OnePlus Nord 5 vs OnePlus Open
Compare OnePlus Nord 5 vs OnePlus Open side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 50MP vs 48MP camera, 6000mAh vs 4805mAh…
OnePlus
Nord 5
$449
6categories won
OnePlus
Open
$1,699
6categories won
6 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Nord 5 takes the overall win
The OnePlus Nord 5 claims the overall win over the OnePlus Open, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Open leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Nord 5. Choose the Nord 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Open if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Nord 5 wins on endurance with 6,000 mAh and 100W fast charging.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 and smooth everyday multitasking.
Open takes photography with 48MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.
Nord 5 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $449 vs $1699.
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.
Nord 5 vs Open: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Nord 5 | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.74" | 7.82" |
| Resolution | 1240 x 2772 | 2268 x 2440Winner |
| Pixel density | — | 426 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 2800 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Nord 5 | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | — | 1,590,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 5280 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Nord 5 | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MPWinner | 48 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | — | 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Nord 5 | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAhWinner | 4,805 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Nord 5 | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 gWinner | 239 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 5.8 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IPX4 |
| Build | — | Proprietary cobalt-molybdenum alloy frame, carbon fiber support, Ceramic Guard outer glass, matte glass or vegan leather back |
Software and support
| Specification | Nord 5 | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 13 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 6 yearsWinner | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Nord 5 | Open |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $449Winner | $1,699 |
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
OnePlus Open
The OnePlus Open disrupted the foldable smartphone arena with a virtually invisible display crease, featherlight 239g chassis, groundbreaking Sony LYTIA Pixel Stacked sensor, 3x periscope telephoto, and game-changing Open Canvas multi-tasking.
- Display
- 7.82"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Main camera
- 48MP
- Battery
- 4,805mAh