OnePlus Nord CE5 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 62/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5200); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,696,968); the OnePlus Nord CE5 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
OnePlus Nord CE5
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1696968
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE5 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 11 points higher (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE5 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1696968 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1430 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $420 |
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Nord CE5 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 45.6% in our overall performance rating.
OnePlus Nord CE5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (92/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (78/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord CE5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE5 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.