OnePlus Nord 5 vs Realme GT 8
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $385 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 67/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,848,224).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Realme GT 8
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 209g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $385
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 13 points higher (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100, Realme GT 8 — 94/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1848224 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 211 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $385 | $350 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 40.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $35. Realme GT 8 was $35 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Realme GT 8?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Realme GT 8?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.