Skip to comparison
versus.deals
Menu
Browse versus.deals
YOUR PHONE FACE-OFF

OnePlus Nord 5 vs Apple iPhone 17

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026
OnePlus256 GB

Nord 5

6.83″ · Swift AMOLED · 144 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

256 GB · 8 GB RAM · Phantom Grey · UK 5011113305Full product profile
OnePlus Nord 5 in Phantom Grey, official product viewPhantom Grey
PricesCheck retailers
UK
Search Amazon UKSearch eBay UK
US
Search Amazon USSearch eBay US

Search links open retailer results.

UK: no verified listing yet · checked daily

US: no verified listing yet · checked daily

As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.

Affiliate links

We may earn a commission. Search results can include other models; check the exact variant and final price with the retailer.

WHO EACH ONE SUITS

Choose the Nord 5 if…

Choose the iPhone 17 if…

Preferences from sourced specifications that differ, not a verdict.
See the 15 verified differences
Apple256 GB

iPhone 17

120Hz ProMotion. A 6.3-inch everyday iPhone.

256 GB · Lavender · UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
iPhone 17 in Lavender, front and rearLavender
PricesCheck retailers
UK
Search Amazon UKSearch eBay UK
US
Search Amazon USSearch eBay US

Search links open retailer results.

UK list price from Apple, checked 3 Sept 2026 · not a live offer: £899.00Apple source — manufacturer reference price, opens in a new tab

UK: no verified listing yet · checked daily

US: no verified listing yet · checked daily

As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.

Affiliate links

We may earn a commission. Search results can include other models; check the exact variant and final price with the retailer.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Chipset

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

Nord 5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Source 1
iPhone 17Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine

The exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.

Source 1
Explore the full specifications
Nord 5

0.53″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Nord 5
6.83″
iPhone 17
6.3″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

Nord 5
Not verified
iPhone 17
No telephoto

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

Nord 5
Not verified
iPhone 17
Up to 30h

Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

15 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Camera system

Nord 5Main: 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS); Ultra-wide: 8 MP; Front: 50 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
iPhone 1748 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Sources
Nord 5

Main: Sony LYT-700 (IMX906) sensor with autofocus. Ultra-wide: OV08D10, f/2.2, autofocus. Front: Samsung ISOCELL JN5, f/2.0, autofocus, records 4K at 60 fps. OnePlus lists no telephoto lens; zoom is digital (0.6× to 20×).

OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications
iPhone 17

Two physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

Nord 56.83-inch Swift AMOLED; 2800 × 1272; up to 144 Hz; 1800 nits peak
iPhone 176.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz
Sources
Nord 5

1400 nits full-screen high-brightness mode (HBM) and 800 nits adjustable brightness. 450 ppi; Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. The active refresh rate depends on content and app support.

OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications
iPhone 17

Nominal diagonal, resolution and adaptive maximum are kept together; this is not measured motion quality.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery and charging

Nord 55200 mAh; 80 W wired, 5 W wired reverse
iPhone 17Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W
Sources
Nord 5

Typical and rated capacity 5200 mAh (19.81 Wh), single non-removable cell. 80 W SUPERVOOC or 18 W PD (55 W PPS) with a compatible charger and cable; bypass charging is supported. Capacity is not a measured battery-life result.

OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications
iPhone 17

Playback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Show 9 more verified differences
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Small physical differences (1)
Configuration & compatibility details (2)

RAM and storage configuration

Nord 58 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 256 GB storage
iPhone 17256 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 17

The maintained configuration is a listed capacity; storage is not RAM.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.

Regional SIM / network configuration

Nord 5UK model; dual nano-SIM (Dual SIM Dual Active); no eSIM; 5G
iPhone 17UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Sources
Nord 5

UK specification. LTE 4×4 MIMO up to DL Cat 19 (1600 Mbps) / UL Cat 18 (200 Mbps), depending on carrier support. Bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66; LTE TDD 38/39/40/41/42; 5G NR n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n75/n77/n78. Network connectivity varies with the carrier's network and service deployment. US carrier compatibility and availability are not covered.

OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications
iPhone 17

UK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (106)

Rear-system optical stabilisation

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Positive system flag is scoped to Fusion Main, not every rear lens.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear camera autofocus

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Continuous autofocus video is explicitly listed; no focus-speed score is inferred.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front camera optical stabilisation

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Ultra-stabilised video and auto image stabilisation do not establish an optical mechanism.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 1730 fps
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Mode-specific 4K maximum, not ordinary rear recording.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed video playback

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 1730 hours
Sources
Nord 5

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

UK typical battery capacity

Nord 55200 mAh
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

UK manufacturer typical capacity: 5200 mAh (19.81 Wh); rated capacity is also 5200 mAh. Single non-removable cell.

OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications
iPhone 17

Lithium-ion construction is listed without mAh. Playback duration does not establish capacity.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bypass charging

Nord 5Yes
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

Compatible power setup and software are required; no measured temperature or battery-health gain is claimed.

OnePlus UK Nord 5 features and test restrictions
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Time to around 50% wired charge

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 1720 minutes
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Declared high-brightness mode

Nord 51400 nits
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

Manufacturer HBM claim; not an independently measured peak or a guarantee for every image.

OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Memory card support

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17No
Sources
Nord 5

OnePlus's UK specification has no memory-card entry for the Nord 5, so card support is neither confirmed nor excluded.

OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications
iPhone 17

Fixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.

iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless connectivity

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Update policy

Nord 5At least 4 Android OS upgrades; security updates until 8 July 2031
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

Security schedule is model-specific; regional timing and patch availability can vary. Android upgrade counts and security coverage are different commitments.

OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsOnePlus UK model-specific security update periods
iPhone 17

The retained page names iOS 26 but does not promise a future upgrade count or support end date.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Minimum promised Android OS upgrades

Nord 54 upgrades
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

At least four Android OS upgrades; the preinstalled version is not counted.

OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wi-Fi support

Nord 5Wi-Fi 6; 2×2 MIMO; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz up to 160 MHz
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

Router, local regulations and network settings affect availability. OnePlus does not list 6 GHz support.

OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB connector and data transfer

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Connector and data maximum are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced, and USB 3 support is not inferred.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Action mode recording

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Resolution, rate and mode are kept together.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Always-on display

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Expressly named in the exact model specification.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Apple Intelligence

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Named support with language/region restrictions, Siri AI iOS 27 English beta and server-use limits; not successor-exclusive software.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Aqua Touch

Nord 5Yes
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

Manufacturer touch-input feature; it does not indicate waterproofing, and accuracy gains have not been independently tested.

OnePlus UK Nord 5 features and test restrictions
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio Mix

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Named support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published audio playback

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

No audio-duration maximum is given in the checked power section.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

UK rated battery capacity

Nord 55200 mAh
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Device unlock

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Face ID
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

TrueDepth-based facial recognition; wording differences do not create a separate unlock method.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cellular modem model

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The mobile section names N1 and UWB, but does not identify the cellular modem.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Body and cover materials

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass back
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Crash Detection

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Support is named, without a detection-accuracy or rescue guarantee.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

DisplayPort video output

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 1730 fps
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Simultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dynamic Island

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Expressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Fingerprint sensor

Nord 5In-display
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

OnePlus does not say whether the in-display sensor is optical or ultrasonic.

OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

GPU capabilities

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

These named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Declared HDR playback formats

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

OnePlus lists 'HDR10/HDR10+' inside its audio-format row rather than as a display or video playback feature, so the supported HDR playback formats are unclear. The display is described as Swift AMOLED with Ultra HDR support.

OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDR peak brightness

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 171600 nits
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Explicit HDR maximum, not outdoor peak.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone jack

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17No
Sources
Nord 5

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included accessories

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Actual box list; does not promise retailer bundles or a separately sold adapter.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ingress protection

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17IP68
Sources
Nord 5

OnePlus's UK specification and feature pages give no IP dust or water rating for the Nord 5, so its rating is unknown rather than confirmed as unrated.

OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications
iPhone 17

Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Log recording

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

No named log-capture format is established by this inventory.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Macro photography

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

48 MP macro photography is expressly named.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Macro video recording

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Macro video, including slo-mo and time-lapse, is expressly listed.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MagSafe support

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

MagSafe charging and the magnetic alignment system are explicitly listed.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published minimum brightness

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 171 nits
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Published minimum, not measured low-light comfort.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Native telephoto reach

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 170×
Sources
Nord 5

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Open Canvas multitasking

Nord 5Yes
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

App and software support apply.

OnePlus UK Nord 5 features and test restrictions
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality zoom

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 172×
Sources
Nord 5

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ProRes recording

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Qi2 charging maximum

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 1725 W
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Separately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display diagonal before rounded corners

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 176.27 in
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Standard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support. USB-C accessory power is different.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Emergency SOS via satellite

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Support is named; service and connection limitations remain.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published security update end date

Nord 52031-07-08
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

Published security period; delivery can vary by region/model and chip-supplier patch availability. This does not promise monthly updates or Android version upgrades.

OnePlus UK model-specific security update periods
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Advertised software tools

Nord 5AI translation, image editing, Mind Space and on-device AI Search
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

Some functions depend on region, installed software, internet access and an account. Check AI output. AI Search is English-only at launch and searches the first 1,000 saved files and notes, up to 30,000 characters in each.

OnePlus UK Nord 5 features and test restrictions
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio — Speaker features

Nord 5Dual stereo speakers; noise cancellation
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Buttons — Navigation and shortcuts

Nord 5Gesture and on-screen navigation; Plus Key
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Front Camera

Nord 5Samsung ISOCELL JN5 sensor; sensor size 1/2.75"; 50 MP; 5P lens; 0.64 µm pixels; tri-axis electronic image stabilisation; 21 mm equivalent; autofocus; f/2.0; 90° field of view
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Front shooting modes

Nord 5Face Unlock, Photo, Video, Portrait, Nightscape Selfie, Panorama Selfie, Dual-view Video, Time-lapse, Slo-mo, Retouch, Screen Flash
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Front video modes

Nord 54K at 60/30 fps, 1080p at 60/30 fps, 720p at 30 fps (beautification only at 1080p 30 fps or 720p 30 fps); steady mode: 1080p at 60 fps
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Main Camera

Nord 5Sony LYT-700 CMOS (aka IMX906); sensor size 1/1.56"; 50 MP; 1.0 µm pixels; 6P lens; tri-axis optical image stabilisation; tri-axis electronic image stabilisation; 24 mm equivalent; f/1.8; 84° field of view; autofocus
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Rear shooting modes

Nord 5Photo, Video, Portrait, Nightscape, Pro Mode, Panorama, Cinematic, Slo-mo, Long Exposure, Dual-view Video, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Hi-Res Mode, Tilt-shift, Google Lens
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Rear video modes

Nord 54K at 60/30 fps; 1080p at 60/30 fps; 720p at 30 fps; EIS/OIS video: 4K at 60/30 fps, 1080p at 60/30 fps (default), 720p at 30 fps; slow motion: 1080p at 120 fps, 720p at 240 fps; time-lapse: 4K and 1080p at 30 fps; digital zoom up to 18×; dual-view video: 1080p at 30 fps; video zoom: 4K at 60/30 fps, 1080p at 60/30 fps, 720p at 30 fps; cinematic: 3840 × 1644 at 30 fps; video editor
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Ultra-Wide

Nord 5OV08D10 sensor; sensor size 1/4"; 8 MP; 1.12 µm pixels; 5P lens; tri-axis electronic image stabilisation; 15 mm equivalent; f/2.2; 116° field of view; autofocus; macro from 3.5 cm
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Zoom

Nord 50.6× to 20× digital zoom
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — Bluetooth

Nord 5Bluetooth 5.4; codecs: aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — Dual SIM

Nord 5Yes (with Dual SIM Dual Active support)
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — LTE

Nord 5GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA: bands 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66; LTE TDD: bands 38/39/40/41/42; 5G NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n75/n77/n78
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

Network connectivity may vary with the carrier's network and service deployment.

OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — LTE/LTE-A

Nord 54×4 MIMO; up to DL Cat 19 / UL Cat 18 (1600 Mbps / 200 Mbps), depending on carrier support
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — NFC

Nord 5NFC enabled
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — Positioning

Nord 5GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — Wi-Fi

Nord 52×2 MIMO; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 160 MHz; Wi-Fi 6; 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dimensions — Published measurements

Nord 5Height 163.41 mm; width 77.04 mm; thickness 8.1 mm; weight 211 g
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display — Features

Nord 5Nature tone display; Eye comfort; Bed time mode; Screen colour mode; Colour personalisation; Colour vision enhancement; Auto brightness; Manual brightness; Screen colour temperature; Night mode; Multi-brightness colour calibration
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display — Parameters

Nord 56.83 inches (measured diagonally from corner to corner); 1.5K (FHD+), 2800 × 1272; 450 ppi; aspect ratio 19.8:9; screen-to-body ratio 93.6%; refresh rate up to 144 Hz (60/90/120/144 Hz); Swift AMOLED with Ultra HDR support; brightness 800 nits adjustable, 1400 nits full-screen (HBM), 1800 nits peak; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); sRGB and DCI-P3 support, 100% DCI-P3; touch response (instantaneous) up to 3000 Hz; eye-care PWM dimming 3840 Hz; Sun-amp technology; Corning Gorilla Glass 7i (exclusively co-developed material)
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

In The Box — Included items

Nord 5OnePlus Nord 5; Type-A to C cable; quick start guide; safety information; screen protector (pre-applied); SIM tray ejector
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Multimedia — Audio Supported Formats

Nord 5Playback: AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE, WMA; recording: WAV, AAC, MP3
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Multimedia — Image Supported Formats

Nord 5Playback: JPEG, PNG, AVIF, WEBP, GIF, BMP, WBMP, HEIF, DNG, ICO; output: JPEG, HEIF
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Multimedia — Video Supported Formats

Nord 5Playback: 3GP, MP4, MKV, HEVC, AVI, AVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, FLV, MOV; recording: MP4
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Note — Measurement and support conditions

Nord 5Approximate handset weight 211 g; protector may add 3 g. Usable memory is lower than nominal capacity. Camera pixel counts vary by mode. UK single-cell battery: typical/rated 5200 mAh and 19.81 Wh; non-removable. At least four Android upgrades and six years of security from launch. Supplier/OnePlus laboratory claims vary with configuration, software, measurements and usage; images are illustrative and specifications may be revised.
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Performance — Published hardware

Nord 5OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15; CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform; GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 735; RAM: 8 / 12 GB LPDDR5X with OnePlus RAM-Vitalization; RAM expansion: 4/6/8 GB (8 GB RAM), 4/8/12 GB (12 GB RAM); storage: 256/512 GB UFS 3.1; configurations: 8 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB; heat dissipation area: 32207 mm²; battery: 5200 mAh (single-cell, non-removable); charging: 80 W SUPERVOOC, 18 W PD (55 W PPS); reverse charging: 5 W (wired only); bypass charging: yes; haptics: X-axis motor; certification: TÜV SÜD 72-month Fluency Rating A
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

OnePlus lists both configurations; this product is the 8 GB + 256 GB model.

OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ports — Connections

Nord 5USB 2.0, Type-C; supports standard Type-C earphones; dual nano-SIM slot
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sensors — Sensor inventory

Nord 5In-display fingerprint sensor; accelerometer; M-sensor electronic compass; gyroscope; ambient light sensor; proximity sensor; Sensor Core; infrared blaster
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial video recording

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 171080p at 30 fps
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Mode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published streamed video playback

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 1727 hours
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Separate streamed-video up-to claim.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Typical maximum brightness

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 171000 nits
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Explicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

US model distinction

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17US A3258 · eSIM only
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The model index explicitly identifies the US model and its lack of a SIM tray. UK battery and mass claims are not relabelled US.

Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB PD charging maximum

Nord 518 W
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

Requires a compatible power supply and cable; maximum claim is not a sustained charging rate.

OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB PPS charging maximum

Nord 555 W
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Nord 5

Requires a compatible power supply and cable; maximum claim is not a sustained charging rate.

OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless charging

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Nord 5

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

MagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless networking chip

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 17Apple N1
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MagSafe charging maximum

Nord 5Not verified
iPhone 1725 W
Sources
Nord 5

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Up to 25 W with compatible MagSafe equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher; not average charging power.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

8 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs135 specificationsNord 5iPhone 17
WeightDiffers
Sources
211g
Approximately 211 g; the screen protector may add about 3 g. Manufacturing and measurement variation applies.
177g
Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.
WidthDiffers
Sources
77.04mm
71.5mm
Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
8.1mm
7.95mm
Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
163.41 × 77.04 × 8.1 mm (height × width × depth); Phantom Grey finish
149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (height × width × depth)Individually labelled dimensions were reordered explicitly to height × width × depth.
HeightDiffers
Sources
163.41 mm
149.6 mmLabelled height in millimetres.
ColourDiffers
Sources
Phantom Grey
LavenderLavender is a listed finish and the existing maintained image selection; it is not a stock claim.
Form factor
Sources
slab
slabThe physical rigid single-display model description identifies the form.
Dimensions — Published measurements
Sources
Height 163.41 mm; width 77.04 mm; thickness 8.1 mm; weight 211 g
Not verified
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.83″
6.3″
Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
1800 nits
Claimed peak brightness · OnePlus lists 1800 nits peak, 1400 nits full-screen high-brightness mode (HBM) and 800 nits adjustable brightness.
3000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.
Pixel densityDiffers
Sources
450 ppi
460 ppi
Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.
Maximum refresh rateDiffers
Sources
144Hz
Refresh varies with content and supported applications.
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.83-inch Swift AMOLED; 2800 × 1272; up to 144 Hz; 1800 nits peak1400 nits full-screen high-brightness mode (HBM) and 800 nits adjustable brightness. 450 ppi; Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. The active refresh rate depends on content and app support.
6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 HzNominal diagonal, resolution and adaptive maximum are kept together; this is not measured motion quality.
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2800 × 1272
2622 × 1206Directly published pixel dimensions.
Pixel density
Sources
450 ppi
Not verified
Display — Parameters
Sources
6.83 inches (measured diagonally from corner to corner); 1.5K (FHD+), 2800 × 1272; 450 ppi; aspect ratio 19.8:9; screen-to-body ratio 93.6%; refresh rate up to 144 Hz (60/90/120/144 Hz); Swift AMOLED with Ultra HDR support; brightness 800 nits adjustable, 1400 nits full-screen (HBM), 1800 nits peak; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); sRGB and DCI-P3 support, 100% DCI-P3; touch response (instantaneous) up to 3000 Hz; eye-care PWM dimming 3840 Hz; Sun-amp technology; Corning Gorilla Glass 7i (exclusively co-developed material)
Not verified
Display — Features
Sources
Nature tone display; Eye comfort; Bed time mode; Screen colour mode; Colour personalisation; Colour vision enhancement; Auto brightness; Manual brightness; Screen colour temperature; Night mode; Multi-brightness colour calibration
Not verified
Declared high-brightness mode
Sources
1400 nitsManufacturer HBM claim; not an independently measured peak or a guarantee for every image.
Not verified
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
6.27 inStandard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.
Always-on display
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
YesExpressly named in the exact model specification.
Dynamic Island
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
YesExpressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.
HDR peak brightness
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
1600 nitsExplicit HDR maximum, not outdoor peak.
Typical maximum brightness
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
1000 nitsExplicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.
Published minimum brightness
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
1 nitsPublished minimum, not measured low-light comfort.
DisplayPort video output
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
YesThe USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.
Rear camera modules
Sources
2
Counts the main and ultra-wide rear cameras listed by OnePlus; the LED flash and front camera are not counted.
2
Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
Main: 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS); Ultra-wide: 8 MP; Front: 50 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fpsMain: Sony LYT-700 (IMX906) sensor with autofocus. Ultra-wide: OV08D10, f/2.2, autofocus. Front: Samsung ISOCELL JN5, f/2.0, autofocus, records 4K at 60 fps. OnePlus lists no telephoto lens; zoom is digital (0.6× to 20×).
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensorTwo physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
50 MP Samsung JN5, f/2.0, autofocus
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocusFront-camera optics and autofocus are read separately from the rear system.
Camera — Main Camera
Sources
Sony LYT-700 CMOS (aka IMX906); sensor size 1/1.56"; 50 MP; 1.0 µm pixels; 6P lens; tri-axis optical image stabilisation; tri-axis electronic image stabilisation; 24 mm equivalent; f/1.8; 84° field of view; autofocus
Not verified
Camera — Ultra-Wide
Sources
OV08D10 sensor; sensor size 1/4"; 8 MP; 1.12 µm pixels; 5P lens; tri-axis electronic image stabilisation; 15 mm equivalent; f/2.2; 116° field of view; autofocus; macro from 3.5 cm
Not verified
Camera — Flash
Sources
LED
Not verified
Camera — Zoom
Sources
0.6× to 20× digital zoom
Not verified
Camera — Rear video modes
Sources
4K at 60/30 fps; 1080p at 60/30 fps; 720p at 30 fps; EIS/OIS video: 4K at 60/30 fps, 1080p at 60/30 fps (default), 720p at 30 fps; slow motion: 1080p at 120 fps, 720p at 240 fps; time-lapse: 4K and 1080p at 30 fps; digital zoom up to 18×; dual-view video: 1080p at 30 fps; video zoom: 4K at 60/30 fps, 1080p at 60/30 fps, 720p at 30 fps; cinematic: 3840 × 1644 at 30 fps; video editor
Not verified
Camera — Rear shooting modes
Sources
Photo, Video, Portrait, Nightscape, Pro Mode, Panorama, Cinematic, Slo-mo, Long Exposure, Dual-view Video, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Hi-Res Mode, Tilt-shift, Google Lens
Not verified
Camera — Front Camera
Sources
Samsung ISOCELL JN5 sensor; sensor size 1/2.75"; 50 MP; 5P lens; 0.64 µm pixels; tri-axis electronic image stabilisation; 21 mm equivalent; autofocus; f/2.0; 90° field of view
Not verified
Camera — Front video modes
Sources
4K at 60/30 fps, 1080p at 60/30 fps, 720p at 30 fps (beautification only at 1080p 30 fps or 720p 30 fps); steady mode: 1080p at 60 fps
Not verified
Camera — Front shooting modes
Sources
Face Unlock, Photo, Video, Portrait, Nightscape Selfie, Panorama Selfie, Dual-view Video, Time-lapse, Slo-mo, Retouch, Screen Flash
Not verified
Main-camera aperture controlDiffers
Sources
1.8 f-numberMain rear camera; aperture alone does not determine photo quality.
Fixed f/1.6One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Yes
YesSensor-shift OIS is explicitly attached to Fusion Main.
Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
60 fpsOrdinary rear 4K recording maximum, separate from Cinematic, Action and simultaneous capture.
Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
60 fpsFront camera only. Nord 5 beautification applies only at 1080p 30 fps or 720p 30 fps.
60 fpsFront-camera maximum is independently listed.
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
YesAutofocus with Focus Pixels is explicitly listed.
Optical-quality reach
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
2×The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
YesPositive system flag is scoped to Fusion Main, not every rear lens.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
YesContinuous autofocus video is explicitly listed; no focus-speed score is inferred.
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
30 fpsMode-specific 4K maximum, not ordinary rear recording.
Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
30 fpsSimultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.
Audio Mix
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
YesNamed support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.
Camera Control
Sources
Not verified
YesPhysical control expressly identified; no absence is inferred on another phone.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
30 hoursPublished video playback · Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.
Wireless charging
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
YesMagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
5200 mAh; 80 W wired, 5 W wired reverseTypical and rated capacity 5200 mAh (19.81 Wh), single non-removable cell. 80 W SUPERVOOC or 18 W PD (55 W PPS) with a compatible charger and cable; bypass charging is supported. Capacity is not a measured battery-life result.
Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WPlayback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.
Battery capacity
Sources
5200 mAhUK manufacturer typical capacity: 5200 mAh (19.81 Wh); rated capacity is also 5200 mAh. Single non-removable cell.
Not verifiedLithium-ion construction is listed without mAh. Playback duration does not establish capacity.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
80 WSUPERVOOC conditions and compatible charger/cable apply.
Not verified40 W is the adapter requirement in a charge-time test; it is not published maximum handset input.
Bypass charging
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
YesCompatible power setup and software are required; no measured temperature or battery-health gain is claimed.
Not verified
Wired reverse charging
Sources
5 W
Not verified
USB PD charging maximum
Sources
18 WRequires a compatible power supply and cable; maximum claim is not a sustained charging rate.
Not verified
USB PPS charging maximum
Sources
55 WRequires a compatible power supply and cable; maximum claim is not a sustained charging rate.
Not verified
UK rated battery capacity
Sources
5200 mAhRated energy: 19.81 Wh.
Not verified
Published streamed video playback
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
27 hoursSeparate streamed-video up-to claim.
Time to around 50% wired charge
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
20 minutesThe stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time.
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
25 WUp to 25 W with compatible MagSafe equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher; not average charging power.
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
25 WSeparately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.
MagSafe support
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
YesMagSafe charging and the magnetic alignment system are explicitly listed.
Published support term
Sources
6 yearsPublished security-support term · Six years of security updates from the launch date.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Update support
Sources
At least 4 Android OS upgrades; security updates until 8 July 2031Security schedule is model-specific; regional timing and patch availability can vary. Android upgrade counts and security coverage are different commitments.
Not verifiedThe retained page names iOS 26 but does not promise a future upgrade count or support end date.
Multimedia — Audio Supported Formats
Sources
Playback: AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE, WMA; recording: WAV, AAC, MP3
Not verified
Multimedia — Video Supported Formats
Sources
Playback: 3GP, MP4, MKV, HEVC, AVI, AVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, FLV, MOV; recording: MP4
Not verified
Multimedia — Image Supported Formats
Sources
Playback: JPEG, PNG, AVIF, WEBP, GIF, BMP, WBMP, HEIF, DNG, ICO; output: JPEG, HEIF
Not verified
Note — Measurement and support conditions
Sources
Approximate handset weight 211 g; protector may add 3 g. Usable memory is lower than nominal capacity. Camera pixel counts vary by mode. UK single-cell battery: typical/rated 5200 mAh and 19.81 Wh; non-removable. At least four Android upgrades and six years of security from launch. Supplier/OnePlus laboratory claims vary with configuration, software, measurements and usage; images are illustrative and specifications may be revised.
Not verified
Operating system listed in the retained pageDiffers
Sources
OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15
iOS 26This is the technical page wording, not a claim that iOS 26 is currently the newest compatible release. The later AI footnote separately mentions iOS 27.
Minimum promised Android OS upgrades
Sources
4 upgradesAt least four Android OS upgrades; the preinstalled version is not counted.
Not verified
Apple Intelligence
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
YesNamed support with language/region restrictions, Siri AI iOS 27 English beta and server-use limits; not successor-exclusive software.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural EngineThe exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
8 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 256 GB storageUFS 3.1 storage. Usable storage is lower after system files.
256 GB storageThe maintained configuration is a listed capacity; storage is not RAM.
Compared regional modelConfiguration
Sources
UK model; dual nano-SIM (Dual SIM Dual Active); no eSIM; 5GUK specification. LTE 4×4 MIMO up to DL Cat 19 (1600 Mbps) / UL Cat 18 (200 Mbps), depending on carrier support. Bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66; LTE TDD 38/39/40/41/42; 5G NR n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n75/n77/n78. Network connectivity varies with the carrier's network and service deployment. US carrier compatibility and availability are not covered.
UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.
Storage capacity
Sources
256 GB
256 GBA listed internal storage option; free space varies with software and settings.
RAM capacity
Sources
8 GBVirtual RAM expansion is not counted as physical memory.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not publish RAM capacity in this specification.
Panel technologyDiffers
Sources
Swift AMOLED
OLEDExplicit technology, without inferring measured contrast or motion.
eSIM only (UK configuration)
Sources
No
NoThe UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.
Expandable storage
Sources
Not verifiedOnePlus's UK specification has no memory-card entry for the Nord 5, so card support is neither confirmed nor excluded.
NoFixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.
Performance — Published hardware
Sources
OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15; CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform; GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 735; RAM: 8 / 12 GB LPDDR5X with OnePlus RAM-Vitalization; RAM expansion: 4/6/8 GB (8 GB RAM), 4/8/12 GB (12 GB RAM); storage: 256/512 GB UFS 3.1; configurations: 8 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB; heat dissipation area: 32207 mm²; battery: 5200 mAh (single-cell, non-removable); charging: 80 W SUPERVOOC, 18 W PD (55 W PPS); reverse charging: 5 W (wired only); bypass charging: yes; haptics: X-axis motor; certification: TÜV SÜD 72-month Fluency Rating AOnePlus lists both configurations; this product is the 8 GB + 256 GB model.
Not verified
Connectivity — eSIM
Sources
No
Not verified
Connectivity — Dual SIM
Sources
Yes (with Dual SIM Dual Active support)
Not verified
Connectivity — LTE/LTE-A
Sources
4×4 MIMO; up to DL Cat 19 / UL Cat 18 (1600 Mbps / 200 Mbps), depending on carrier support
Not verified
Connectivity — LTE
Sources
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA: bands 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66; LTE TDD: bands 38/39/40/41/42; 5G NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n75/n77/n78Network connectivity may vary with the carrier's network and service deployment.
Not verified
Connectivity — Wi-Fi
Sources
2×2 MIMO; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 160 MHz; Wi-Fi 6; 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Not verified
Connectivity — Bluetooth
Sources
Bluetooth 5.4; codecs: aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0
Not verified
Connectivity — NFC
Sources
NFC enabled
Not verified
Connectivity — Positioning
Sources
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS
Not verified
Sensors — Sensor inventory
Sources
In-display fingerprint sensor; accelerometer; M-sensor electronic compass; gyroscope; ambient light sensor; proximity sensor; Sensor Core; infrared blaster
Not verified
Ports — Connections
Sources
USB 2.0, Type-C; supports standard Type-C earphones; dual nano-SIM slot
Not verified
Buttons — Navigation and shortcuts
Sources
Gesture and on-screen navigation; Plus Key
Not verified
Audio — Speaker features
Sources
Dual stereo speakers; noise cancellation
Not verified
In The Box — Included items
Sources
OnePlus Nord 5; Type-A to C cable; quick start guide; safety information; screen protector (pre-applied); SIM tray ejector
Not verified
Physical RAM type
Sources
LPDDR5X
Not verified
Storage technology
Sources
UFS 3.1
Not verified
Wi-Fi support
Sources
Wi-Fi 6; 2×2 MIMO; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz up to 160 MHzRouter, local regulations and network settings affect availability. OnePlus does not list 6 GHz support.
Not verified
Bluetooth version
Sources
5.4
Not verified
NFC
Sources
Yes
Not verified
USB connection
Sources
USB 2.0 Type-C
Not verified
Plus Key
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Yes
Not verified
eSIM support
Sources
No
Not verified
Published security update end date
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
2031-07-08Published security period; delivery can vary by region/model and chip-supplier patch availability. This does not promise monthly updates or Android version upgrades.
Not verified
Fingerprint sensor
Sources
In-displayOnePlus does not say whether the in-display sensor is optical or ultrasonic.
Not verified
Aqua Touch
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
YesManufacturer touch-input feature; it does not indicate waterproofing, and accuracy gains have not been independently tested.
Not verified
Open Canvas multitasking
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
YesApp and software support apply.
Not verified
Advertised software tools
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
AI translation, image editing, Mind Space and on-device AI SearchSome functions depend on region, installed software, internet access and an account. Check AI output. AI Search is English-only at launch and searches the first 1,000 saved files and notes, up to 30,000 characters in each.
Not verified
Ingress protection claim
Sources
Not verifiedOnePlus's UK specification and feature pages give no IP dust or water rating for the Nord 5, so its rating is unknown rather than confirmed as unrated.
IP68Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.
Headphone jack
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoApple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
GPU capabilities
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracingThese named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.
Body and cover materials
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass backThe glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.
US model distinction
Sources
Not verified
US A3258 · eSIM onlyThe model index explicitly identifies the US model and its lack of a SIM tray. UK battery and mass claims are not relabelled US.
Action mode recording
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fpsResolution, rate and mode are kept together.
Spatial video recording
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
1080p at 30 fpsMode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.
Macro photography
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
Yes48 MP macro photography is expressly named.
Macro video recording
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
YesMacro video, including slo-mo and time-lapse, is expressly listed.
USB connector and data transfer
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sConnector and data maximum are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced, and USB 3 support is not inferred.
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.
Wireless networking chip
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
Apple N1N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.
Device unlock
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
Face IDTrueDepth-based facial recognition; wording differences do not create a separate unlock method.
Included accessories
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentationActual box list; does not promise retailer bundles or a separately sold adapter.
Action button
Sources
Not verified
YesPhysical button expressly identified.
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
YesSupport is named; service and connection limitations remain.
Crash Detection
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
YesSupport is named, without a detection-accuracy or rescue guarantee.
Show unverified (9)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verifiedOnePlus lists rear and front recording up to 4K and does not mention 8K, so 8K support is unknown.
Not verified8K recording · Omission of 8K is not an explicit non-support statement.
UK manufacturer reference price
Sources
Not verifiedOnePlus's UK product page did not show a dated price for this configuration.
Not verified
Declared HDR playback formats
Sources
Not verifiedOnePlus lists 'HDR10/HDR10+' inside its audio-format row rather than as a display or video playback feature, so the supported HDR playback formats are unclear. The display is described as Swift AMOLED with Ultra HDR support.
Not verified
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedThe checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support. USB-C accessory power is different.
Published audio playback
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedNo audio-duration maximum is given in the checked power section.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedUltra-stabilised video and auto image stabilisation do not establish an optical mechanism.
Cellular modem model
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe mobile section names N1 and UWB, but does not identify the cellular modem.
ProRes recording
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.
Log recording
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedNo named log-capture format is established by this inventory.
Exact variants · Manufacturer specificationsView sources
A LITTLE PERSPECTIVE. A BETTER DECISION.

Decision tools

NO LOGOS. JUST YOU.

Would you choose it blind?

Forget the brand for a moment. Which set of specs feels more like you?

Pick a phone. Then meet your match.

Manufacturer specifications verified for both phones. Your choice doesn’t change the comparison above.

Good comparisons start with good sources.9 cited sources for this pair. Every number has a story.See the evidence

Important verified differences fall outside the scoring model, so no score is shown. Manufacturer battery claims can use different test conditions. Verified specifications remain visible even where a category cannot be scored.

How we calculate scores

OnePlus Nord 5

256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight211 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Approximately 211 g; the screen protector may add about 3 g. Manufacturing and measurement variation applies.

OnePlus
Width77.04 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Thickness8.1 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Display size6.83 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Peak brightness1,800 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

OnePlus lists 1800 nits peak, 1400 nits full-screen high-brightness mode (HBM) and 800 nits adjustable brightness.

OnePlus
Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total support6 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Six years of security updates from the launch date.

OnePlus
Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

OnePlus
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
IP ratingNot verified

Not published

OnePlus
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidence

Virtual RAM expansion is not counted as physical memory.

OnePlusOnePlus
Pixel density450 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Maximum refresh rate144 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Refresh varies with content and supported applications.

OnePlus
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules2Calculated from sources · medium confidence

Counts the main and ultra-wide rear cameras listed by OnePlus; the LED flash and front camera are not counted.

OnePlus
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

OnePlus
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources4
  1. OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsOnePlus · accessed 11 Sept 2026
  2. OnePlus UK OnePlus Nord 5 Phantom Grey 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM configurationOnePlus · accessed 11 Sept 2026
  3. OnePlus UK Nord 5 features and test restrictionsOnePlus · accessed 13 Sept 2026
  4. OnePlus UK model-specific security update periodsOnePlus · accessed 11 Sept 2026

Apple iPhone 17

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight177 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.

Apple
Width71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.

Apple
Thickness7.95 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.

Apple
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.

Apple
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.

Apple
Claimed video playback30 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.

Apple
Claimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

The stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Apple Newsroom UK
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

MagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.

Apple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Headphone jackNoCalculated from sources · high confidence

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

Apple UK
Expandable storageNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence

Fixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.

Apple UK
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

The UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.

AppleApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence

Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.

Apple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Calculated from sources · medium confidence

The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.

AppleApple
Claimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.

Apple
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.

AppleApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list price£899.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple UK
All sources6
  1. iPhone 17 — Technical SpecificationsApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  2. Apple debuts iPhone 17Apple Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  3. Buy iPhone 17 256GB LavenderApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  4. iPhone - Battery Test InformationApple · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  5. iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  6. Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
A CLEARER CHOICE

Share this comparison

The verified differences and their sources, in one link.