OnePlus Nord 5 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $385 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 67/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,848,224).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $499
- Better portability (51/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 15 points higher (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1848224 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 211 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $385 | $499 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 60.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $114. OnePlus Nord 5 was $114 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (65/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 5 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.