OnePlus Nord CE5 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Apex, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $295 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE5 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6300); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,696,968).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE5
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6300 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $295 vs $825
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1696968
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 4313
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 68/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord CE5 — 62/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; 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 17 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE5 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 8350 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1696968 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1430 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $295 | $825 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE5 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 52.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $530. OnePlus Nord CE5 was $530 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (95/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (84/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE5 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.