OnePlus Nord 5 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $385 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 67/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6800); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,848,224); the OnePlus Nord 5 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $799
- Better portability (51/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 22 points higher (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1848224 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $385 | $799 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 59.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $414. OnePlus Nord 5 was $414 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 by 22 points (89/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.