OnePlus Nord 5 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $385 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 67/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,848,224); the OnePlus Nord 5 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $986
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (51/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1848224 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $385 | $986 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 63.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $601. OnePlus Nord 5 was $601 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (51/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 by 25 points (92/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.