OnePlus Nord CE5 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE5 leads — 44/100 vs 31/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE5 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the OnePlus Nord CE5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the OnePlus Nord CE5 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.2mm).

The OnePlus Nord CE5 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE5
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 66
Design 50
Value for money 83
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 46
Value for money 55
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better value for money (83/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?

  • Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the OnePlus Nord CE5 scores 13 points higher (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 leads (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 leads (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (83/100 vs 55/100).

OnePlus Nord CE5: The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022): The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Nord CE5 Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8350 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 1696968
Geekbench Single 1398
Geekbench Multi 4313
Display 6.7" Fluid AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, ColorOS 15 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 1430 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65
Dimensions 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 203 g
Price $392
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
  • 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE5
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus Nord CE5
$392
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (66/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (83/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The OnePlus Nord CE5 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The OnePlus Nord CE5 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The OnePlus Nord CE5 leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE5 over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.