OnePlus Nord 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
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Beebom Score
75
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.69", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+5MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6800mAh, 80W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Software | Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
|---|
General
| Colors | Dry Ice, Marble Sands, Phantom Gray | Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 08, 2025 | March 02, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 09, 2025 | March 03, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹31,999 | ₹32,999 |
Display
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.83 inches | 6.69 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1272 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.8:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 450 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1800 nits | 1900 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Weight | 211 grams | 195 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Adreno 710 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 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 | Filter, HDR, Magic Eraser, Night mode, Portrait mode | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | Cinematic mode, Digital Video Zoom up to 20x, Dual Video, gyro-EIS, OIS, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video | gyro-EIS, Slow Motion | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 6 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, AI Camera, AI Eraser, Circle to Search, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Dual Video, Face unlock, Panoramic, Portrait, Screen flash, Time Lapse | Filters, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Capacity | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 80 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:OnePlus Nord 5
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA |
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 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, 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, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
