OnePlus Nord 5 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
43.1Performance79.1
66.8Display69.1
49.8Camera73.2
78Battery79
70.7Features78.7
7 spec wins — OnePlus Nord 510 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 58.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and camera (+23). 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
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 26% higher capacity: 6,800 mAh vs 5,410 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 13% lower thickness: 8.1 mm vs 9.4 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 79 vs 43
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 50
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 71
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 330% higher Optical zoom: 4.3 x vs 1 x
Display
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+1% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi | 522 ppi+16% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 3,200 nits+78% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.6 %+4% | 90 % |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,650,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,025Top 34% | 3,050+51%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,221Top 35% | 9,600+84%Top 11% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 4.3 x+330% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,800 mAh+26% | 5,410 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 90 W+13% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 80 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g+7% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+13% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |