OnePlus Ace 5 vs OnePlus Nord CE 4
Compare OnePlus Ace 5 vs OnePlus Nord CE 4 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6415mAh vs 5500mAh…
OnePlus
OnePlus Ace 5
$419
12categories won
OnePlus
Nord CE 4
$349
3categories won
6 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Ace 5 takes the overall win
The OnePlus Ace 5 claims the overall win over the OnePlus Nord CE 4, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the OnePlus Ace 5. Choose the OnePlus Ace 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Nord CE 4 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
OnePlus Ace 5 wins on endurance with 6,415 mAh and 80W fast charging.
OnePlus Ace 5 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
Nord CE 4 wins on budget and value at $349 compared to $419.
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.
OnePlus Ace 5 vs Nord CE 4: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2780Winner | 1080 x 2412 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppiWinner | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 1100 nits |
Performance
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,180,000Winner | 820,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 6980Winner | 3150 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GBWinner | 8 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GBWinner | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,415 mAhWinner | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 209 g | 186 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.1 mmWinner | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP54 |
| Build | Metal frame, ceramic and frosted glass back, Crystal Shield Glass front | Polycarbonate frame, marble-textured composite back |
Software and support
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 4 yearsWinner | 2 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | Nord CE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $419 | $349Winner |
OnePlus Ace 5
The OnePlus Ace 5 is an absolute performance flagship killer, pairing Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 silicon with a massive 6,415mAh silicon-carbon battery, a blinding 4,500 nits 8T LTPO display, 80W SuperVOOC fast charging, and the signature three-stage Alert Slider.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,415mAh
OnePlus Nord CE 4
The OnePlus Nord CE 4 delivers flagship-level 100W fast charging and an endurance-crushing 5500 mAh battery to the mainstream mid-tier, powered by Qualcomm efficient Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh