OnePlus Nord CE5 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,696,968); the OnePlus Nord CE5 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
OnePlus Nord CE5
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1696968
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (57/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE5 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1696968 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1430 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared OnePlus Nord CE5 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 63.1% in our overall performance rating.
OnePlus Nord CE5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (99/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (92/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (57/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE5 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.