OnePlus Nord 5 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $385 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 67/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6800); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,848,224).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $840
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 22 points higher (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1848224 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $385 | $840 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $455. OnePlus Nord 5 was $455 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.