OnePlus Nord 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $316 and $279. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads — 67/100 vs 64/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the OnePlus Nord 5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,849,271 vs 1,436,963).
OnePlus Nord 5
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Higher AnTuTu: 1849271 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 1930 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4817 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 209g vs 211g
- Cheaper: $279 vs $316
- Better camera (63/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the OnePlus Nord 5 scores 3 points higher (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100.
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1849271 | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1930 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4817 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 209 g | |
| Price | $316 | $279 |
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 5 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 28.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $37. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is cheaper by $37.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (63/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100.
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The OnePlus Nord 5 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on camera score (63/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on performance (75/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.