OnePlus Nord CE5 vs Xiaomi 14
The OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Apex, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $295 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE5 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4610); the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 1,696,968).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE5
Xiaomi 14
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4610 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $295 vs $599
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 1696968
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 4313
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 193g vs 199g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE5 vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 35/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord CE5 — 62/100, Xiaomi 14 — 64/100; 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 14 is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Xiaomi 14 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE5 | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 8350 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1696968 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1430 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $295 | $599 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE5 and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 28.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $304. OnePlus Nord CE5 was $304 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (71/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Xiaomi 14 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord CE5 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Xiaomi 14?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE5 over the Xiaomi 14?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.