OnePlus Nord 5 vs Redmi Note 10S

The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95; estimated prices are $316 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads — 67/100 vs 45/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Nord 5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,849,271 vs 534,895); the Redmi Note 10S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 211g).

The OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 22 points (67/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 44
Battery 66
Portability 51
Value for money 76
Redmi Note 10S
Performance 41
Display 51
Camera 39
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1849271 vs 534895
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1930 vs 673
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4817 vs 1881
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (44/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi Note 10S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 211g
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $316

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Redmi Note 10S, the OnePlus Nord 5 scores 22 points higher (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (68/100 vs 51/100).

OnePlus Nord 5: The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 10S: The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Nord 5 Redmi Note 10S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 MediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu 1849271 534895
Geekbench Single 1930 673
Geekbench Multi 4817 1881
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1272
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP53
Dimensions 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm
Weight 211 g 179 g
Price $316 $250
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera
Redmi Note 10S
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1272
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Redmi Note 10S
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 5
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Redmi Note 10S
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Redmi Note 10S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Nord 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
67/100
1849271 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 10S MediaTek Helio G95
45/100 -245.7%
534895 AnTuTu

OnePlus Nord 5 leads Redmi Note 10S by 245.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus Nord 5
$316
Redmi Note 10S
$250

Price difference: $66. Redmi Note 10S is cheaper by $66.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (75/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (94/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (68/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Redmi Note 10S?

The OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 22 points (67/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Redmi Note 10S?

The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Redmi Note 10S — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Redmi Note 10S?

The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Redmi Note 10S?

The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on performance (75/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Redmi Note 10S?

The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 10S is a better fit for everyday use.