OnePlus Nord 5 vs realme 16 5G
43.1Performance25.3
66.8Display71.1
49.8Camera37.9
78Battery75.6
70.7Features57.3
8 spec wins — OnePlus Nord 53 spec wins — realme 16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
OnePlus Nord 5 wins this phone face-off, 58.9 to 50.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and features (+13). realme 16 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OnePlus Nord 5
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 25
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 38
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 57
- 156% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,221 vs 2,040
- 151% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,025 vs 807
Reasons to pick the realme 16 5G
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 67
- 133% higher Peak brightness: 4,200 nits vs 1,800 nits
- 13% lower weight: 183 g vs 211 g
Display
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+4% | 6.57 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1080x2372 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi+13% | 397 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 4,200 nits+133% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.6 %+1% | 93 % |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,025+151%Top 34% | 807Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,221+156%Top 35% | 2,040Bottom 20% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 98 %Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,800 mAh | 7,000 mAh+3% |
| Wired charging | 80 W+33% | 60 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g | 183 g+13% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |