OnePlus Nord 5 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $385 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 67/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 1,848,224).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $599
- Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 19 points higher (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1848224 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $385 | $599 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 50.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $214. OnePlus Nord 5 was $214 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (94/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.