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; estimated prices are $316 and $680. 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 1,849,271); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 211g).
OnePlus Nord 5
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $316 vs $680
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 62/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1849271
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 4817
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 211g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 51/100)
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 75/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (91/100 vs 75/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1849271 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1930 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4817 | 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 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $316 | $680 |
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
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
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
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.
Price difference: $364. OnePlus Nord 5 is cheaper by $364.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (91/100 vs 75/100).
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).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).
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 75/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.