OnePlus Nord CE5 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $392 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 62/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,696,968).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 by 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE5
Performance 77
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 60
Portability 57
Value for money 62
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
  • Cheaper: $392 vs $825

  • Overall rating 62/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1696968
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 60/100)
  • 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 24 points higher (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 77/100). 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 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (95/100 vs 77/100). 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 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).

OnePlus Nord CE5: The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Nord CE5 Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1696968 3569354
Geekbench Single 3310
Geekbench Multi 10070
Display 6.8" Fluid AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2392 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 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 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, ColorOS 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
Price $392 $825
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
  • 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE5
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Nord CE5 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Nord CE5 MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex
62/100
1696968 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +52.5%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 52.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus Nord CE5
$392
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $433. OnePlus Nord CE5 is cheaper by $433.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (95/100 vs 77/100).

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 60/100).

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 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The OnePlus Nord CE5 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, 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 77/100).

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.