Nothing Phone (1) vs OnePlus Nord 5
Compare Nothing Phone (1) vs OnePlus Nord 5 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 4500mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (1)
$469
3categories won
OnePlus
Nord 5
$449
10categories won
5 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Nord 5 takes the overall win
The OnePlus Nord 5 proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (1), outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Phone (1) leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Nord 5. Choose the Nord 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (1) if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Nord 5 takes battery honors offering 6,000 mAh alongside 100W charging.
Nord 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.
Phone (1) wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $469.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Phone (1) vs Nord 5: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (1) | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55" | 6.74" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1240 x 2772Winner |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 2600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (1) | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 |
| Process node | 6 nm | 4 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 605,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 2980 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (1) | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (1) | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 6,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (1) | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193.5 gWinner | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.9 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 front and back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (1) | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 6 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (1) | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $469 | $449 |
Nothing Phone (1)
Carl Pei's groundbreaking debut smartphone, the Nothing Phone (1) introduced the iconic Glyph Interface with 900 individual LEDs, transparent industrial design, symmetrical OLED borders, and wireless charging on a mid-range Qualcomm chip.
- Display
- 6.55"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
OnePlus Nord 5
The OnePlus Nord 5 combines sleek all-metal construction with snappy Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 execution, a dense 6,000 mAh dual-cell battery, and clean OxygenOS 16 with extended 6-year software support.
- Display
- 6.74"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,000mAh