OnePlus 11R vs OnePlus Nord 5
Compare OnePlus 11R vs OnePlus Nord 5 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs…
OnePlus
11R
$499
2categories won
OnePlus
Nord 5
$449
7categories won
9 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 OnePlus 11R, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the Nord 5. Choose the Nord 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 11R if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Nord 5 takes battery honors offering 6,000 mAh alongside 100W charging.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) and smooth everyday multitasking.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
Nord 5 wins on budget and value at $449 compared to $499.
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.
11R vs Nord 5: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 11R | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.74" | 6.74" |
| Resolution | 1240 x 2772 | 1240 x 2772 |
| Pixel density | 451 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1450 nits | 2600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 11R | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 10800 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 11R | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 11R | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | 11R | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 204 g | 199 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm | 7.9 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back, plastic frame, Asahi Glass AGC front | — |
Software and support
| Specification | 11R | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 4 years | 6 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 11R | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $499 | $449Winner |
OnePlus 11R
The OnePlus 11R revived the true flagship-killer ethos by combining the flagship TSMC Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, Sony IMX890 50MP OIS camera, blazing 100W SuperVOOC fast charging, and signature Alert Slider.
- Display
- 6.74"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
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