OnePlus Nord 5 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $385 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 67/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6100); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,995,695 vs 1,848,224).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Xiaomi 15 Pro
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $771
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2995695 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 5179
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 16 points higher (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 80/100; 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 Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1848224 | 2995695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $385 | $771 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 38.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $386. OnePlus Nord 5 was $386 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 5 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.