OnePlus Nord 5 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $385 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 67/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,848,224); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $1639
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 5179
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 19 points higher (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 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 18 Fold notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1848224 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $385 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 64.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1254. OnePlus Nord 5 was $1254 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (85/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold 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 18 Fold?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.