OnePlus Nord 5 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $316 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 67/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6300); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,849,271); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 211g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 44
Battery 66
Portability 51
Value for money 76
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6300 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $316 vs $825

  • Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1849271
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 4817
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 211g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 19 points higher (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).

OnePlus Nord 5: The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Nord 5 Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1849271 3569354
Geekbench Single 1930 3310
Geekbench Multi 4817 10070
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1272 2656x1220
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6800 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 211 g 192 g
Price $316 $825
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1272
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 5
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Nord 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
67/100
1849271 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +48.2%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 48.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus Nord 5
$316
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $509. OnePlus Nord 5 is cheaper by $509.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (95/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (81/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (84/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.