OnePlus Nord 5 vs Vivo X300
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Vivo X300 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $385 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 leads — 82/100 vs 67/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X300 is faster in AnTuTu (3,330,801 vs 1,848,224).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Vivo X300
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $499
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X300 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3330801 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 5179
- Lighter: 206g vs 211g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Vivo X300, the Vivo X300 scores 15 points higher (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 leads (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100, Vivo X300 — 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 X300 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Vivo X300 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1848224 | 3330801 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 150.6×71.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $385 | $499 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300
- Main: 50MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X300
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Vivo X300, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 44.5% 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 X300 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (94/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Vivo X300?
The Vivo X300 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 X300?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X300 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Vivo X300?
The Vivo X300 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Vivo X300?
The Vivo X300 leads on performance (94/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Vivo X300?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.