OnePlus Nord 5 vs RedMagic 9S Pro
43.1Performance56.6
66.8Display57.1
49.8Camera51.5
78Battery75.1
70.7Features86.7
8 spec wins — OnePlus Nord 56 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 58.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and performance (+14). OnePlus Nord 5 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 display score: 67 vs 57
- 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 13% higher Pixel density: 450 ppi vs 400 ppi
- 13% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 1,600 nits
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 71
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 36% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,097 vs 5,221
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
Display
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.8 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1116x2480 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi+13% | 400 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits+13% | 1,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.6 % | 93.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,025Top 34% | 2,277+12%Top 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,221Top 35% | 7,097+36%Top 22% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+213% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,800 mAh+5% | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g+8% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+9% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | RedMagic 9S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |