OnePlus Nord 5 vs Google Pixel 9a
89
Beebom Score
80
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6800mAh, 80W | 5100mAh, 23W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software and Build Quality | Software, Design and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Dry Ice, Marble Sands, Phantom Gray | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 08, 2025 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 09, 2025 | April 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹31,999 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Type | AMOLED | p-OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.83 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1272 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.8:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 450 ppi | 422.2 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1800 nits | 2700 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Weight | 211 grams | 186 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
Main Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual View, Google Lens, HDR, Hi-Res Mode, LED Fash, Long Exposure, Nightscape, panorama, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Slow-Mo, Time-lapse | Best Take, Digital zoom, Dual LED Flash, Long Exposure, Macro Mode, Night mode, panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Portrait mode, Slow-Mo, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | Cinematic mode, Digital Video Zoom up to 20x, Dual Video, gyro-EIS, OIS, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video | Cinematic mode, gyro-EIS, OIS, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, AI Eraser, AI Perfect Shot, AI Reflection Remover, AI Translation, AI Unblur, AI VoiceScribe, AI Writer, Qualcomm AI Engine | AI Assistant, Best Take, Call assist, Circle to Search, Gemini Live, Live Translate, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Portrait Blur/Unblur, Portrait Light |
Selfie Camera
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Dual Video, Face unlock, Panoramic, Portrait, Screen flash, Time Lapse | HdR, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode (long exposure) | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps |
Battery
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Capacity | 6800 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 80 W | 23 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GNSS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
