OnePlus Nord 5 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $385 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,849,271).
OnePlus Nord 5
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $892
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1849271
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4817
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 5 — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1849271 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1930 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4817 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $385 | $892 |
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 53.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $507. OnePlus Nord 5 was $507 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.