OnePlus Nord 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $385 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,848,224); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 5179
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 211g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (66/100 vs 29/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (66/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (97/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1848224 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $385 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 39.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $714. OnePlus Nord 5 was $714 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (73/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (66/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (97/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the OnePlus Nord 5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.