OnePlus Nord 5 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
43.1Performance64.4
66.8Display69.8
49.8Camera83.6
78Battery92
70.7Features86.7
5 spec wins — OnePlus Nord 59 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 58.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+34) and performance (+21). 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
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 10% lower weight: 211 g vs 235 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 70 vs 67
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 50
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 78
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 71
Display
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi+8% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 4,000 nits+122% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.6 %+2% | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,025Top 34% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,221Top 35% | — |
| 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 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 3.2 x+220% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,800 mAh | 8,500 mAh+25% |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 100 W+25% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g+10% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+4% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |