OnePlus Nord vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The OnePlus Nord (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord leads — 44/100 vs 40/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord has the bigger battery (4115 mAh vs 4000); the OnePlus Nord is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes OnePlus Nord better?
- Bigger battery: 4115 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Lighter: 184g vs 190g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (27/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the OnePlus Nord scores 4 points higher (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord is a bit better (27/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (67/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4115 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×73.3×8.2 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord
- 4115 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
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ZTE Blade X1 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord is a bit better (27/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (67/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The OnePlus Nord edges out the ZTE Blade X1 5G by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The OnePlus Nord has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The OnePlus Nord leads on camera score (39/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the OnePlus Nord (67/100 vs 52/100).