OnePlus Nord 5 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $385 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 67/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 1,848,224).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $899
- Overall rating 67/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 15 points higher (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1848224 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 211 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $385 | $899 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 41.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $514. OnePlus Nord 5 was $514 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (93/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (63/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro 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 Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.