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OnePlus Nord 5

OnePlus Nord 5
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Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
4 nm
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6800 mAh
80W
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6.83"
1272 x 2800 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30/60fps
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Specs
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
4 nm
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5000 mAh
45W
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6.8"
1440 x 3088 pixels
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200 MP
8K@24/30fps
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Specs
1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4
4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720
3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520
1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710
3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 512GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 1024GB (UFS 4.0)
Sony LYT-700, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, upto 20x Digital Zoom
8 MP
OmniVision OV08D10, f/2.2, 15mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
10 MP
f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
10 MP
f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
1080p@960fps
SAMSUNG ISOCELL JN5, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, AF
f/2.2, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF
1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
11 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n8, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78
15 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78
In this performance comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) performs better than the OnePlus Nord 5 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Both phones offer the same 4 years of OS update support. For security updates, OnePlus Nord 5 offers 6 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra's 5 years.
Both OnePlus Nord 5 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, OnePlus Nord 5 offers a higher 144 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. OnePlus Nord 5 also boasts a brighter screen with 1800 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
OnePlus Nord 5 comes with a larger 6800 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. OnePlus Nord 5 also supports faster wired charging at 80W, compared to 45W on Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra supports wireless charging at 15W, while OnePlus Nord 5 lacks this feature.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
- OnePlus Nord 5 – Check price here
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra – Check price here
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.