OnePlus Nord 5 vs OnePlus 9R
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Beebom Score
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.55", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/50MP | 48MP+16MP+5MP+2MP/16MP | ||
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | ||
| Display | 6.83", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.55", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/50MP | 48MP+16MP+5MP+2MP/16MP | ||
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software, Gaming and Main Camera | Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software, Gaming and Main Camera | Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Dry Ice, Marble Sands, Phantom Gray | Carbon Black, Lake Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 08, 2025 | March 23, 2021 | ||
| Availability | July 09, 2025 | April 15, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹31,999 | ₹39,999 | ||
| Colors | Dry Ice, Marble Sands, Phantom Gray | Carbon Black, Lake Blue | ||
| Launch | July 08, 2025 | March 23, 2021 | ||
| Availability | July 09, 2025 | April 15, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹31,999 | ₹39,999 |
Display
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.83 inches | 6.55 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1272 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.8:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 450 ppi | 402 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1800 nits | 1100 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.83 inches | 6.55 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1272 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.8:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 450 ppi | 402 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1800 nits | 1100 nits |
Body
Winner:OnePlus 9R
| Weight | 211 grams | 189 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.1 | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass 5 | |||
| IP rating | No Rating | |||
| Weight | 211 grams | 189 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.1 | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass 5 | |||
| IP rating | No Rating |
Processor
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 870 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Adreno 650 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | OxygenOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 3 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 870 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Adreno 650 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | OxygenOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 3 year |
Main Camera
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 16 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Fash, Panorama | Night Mode, Panorama, RAW Image, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Video Nightscape, Video Portrait | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 16 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Fash, Panorama | Night Mode, Panorama, RAW Image, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Video Nightscape, Video Portrait | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Selfie Camera
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Face Unlock, Panorama, Portrait | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 16 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Face Unlock, Panorama, Portrait | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Capacity | 6800 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 80 w | 65 w | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Capacity | 6800 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 80 w | 65 w | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G | 5G, GSM, LTE (FDD, MIMO), TDD, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM) | ||
| Network | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G | 5G, GSM, LTE (FDD, MIMO), TDD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo (E1+E5a Dual Band), GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo (E1+E5a Dual Band), GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Eraser, AI Translation, AI Unblur, AI Writer | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | AI Eraser, AI Translation, AI Unblur, AI Writer | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
