Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Nord 6
Battery capacity (7,500 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
Nord 5
AnTuTu benchmark (1,512,943 pts)
WinsDisplay
Nord 5
Screen size (6.83")
WinsWeight
Nord 6
Total weight (210g)
WinsValue
Nord 5
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.1/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Nord 5 | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.83" | 6.78" | |
| 1,272 × 2,800 | 1,272 × 2,772 | |
| Swift AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| 144Hz | 165Hz | |
| 1,800 nits | 3,600 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Dual | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| 1,512,943 | — | |
| 5,112 | — | |
| 3,399 | — | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,800 mAh | 7,500 mAh | |
| 80W | 80W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 211g | 210g | |
| 8.1mm | 8.5mm | |
| glass front, plastic back and frame | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | |
| not specified | No official IP rating | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
OnePlus Nord 5
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
OnePlus Nord 6
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
OnePlus Nord 6
Highest resolution main camera.