OnePlus Nord CE5 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 62/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,696,968); the OnePlus Nord CE5 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).
OnePlus Nord CE5
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 199g vs 224g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1696968
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 25 points higher (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (57/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE5 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1696968 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1430 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared OnePlus Nord CE5 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 57.0% in our overall performance rating.
OnePlus Nord CE5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (98/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (83/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (57/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 by 25 points (87/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE5 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.