Apple256 GB
iPhone Air
6.5″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
256 GB · Space Black · UK A3517 · dual eSIM · MG2L4QN/AFull product profile
Space Black YOUR PHONE FACE-OFF
Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026Apple iPhone Air vs OnePlus Nord 5
Space Black
WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone Air if…
- you want a lighter phone: 165 g vs 211 g Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a thinner body: 5.64 vs 8.1 mm Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.5″ screen Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the Nord 5 if…
- you want a higher maximum refresh rate: 144 vs 120 Hz Source: OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 50 vs 18 MP Source: OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want the larger 6.83″ screen Source: OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you need a physical SIM slot; the other is eSIM-only Source: OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
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
Phantom GreyAs 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 5
0.33″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone Air
- 6.5″
- Nord 5
- 6.83″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Camera details matter.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- iPhone Air
- No telephoto
- Nord 5
- Not verified
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- iPhone Air
- Up to 27h
- Nord 5
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
17 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone AirApple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Nord 5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Camera system
iPhone AirMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Nord 5Main: 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS); Ultra-wide: 8 MP; Front: 50 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
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 specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone Air6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Nord 56.83-inch Swift AMOLED; 2800 × 1272; up to 144 Hz; 1800 nits peak
Sources
iPhone Air
460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsNord 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 specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Maximum refresh rate
iPhone Air120 Hz
Nord 5144 Hz
Sources
Nord 5
Refresh varies with content and supported applications.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update policy
iPhone AirNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Nord 5At least 4 Android OS upgrades; security updates until 8 July 2031
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 periodsDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Listed operating system
iPhone AiriOS 26
Nord 5OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15
Sources
Launch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.
Show 11 more verified differences
Battery and charging
iPhone AirUp to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wireless
Nord 55200 mAh; 80 W wired, 5 W wired reverse
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsNord 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 specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
iPhone Air2736 × 1260
Nord 52800 × 1272
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
eSIM only
iPhone AirYes
Nord 5No
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
iPhone Air18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Nord 550 MP Samsung JN5, f/2.0, autofocus
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Panel technology
iPhone AirOLED
Nord 5Swift AMOLED
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Published outdoor peak
iPhone Air3000 nits
Nord 51800 nits
Sources
Nord 5
OnePlus lists 1800 nits peak, 1400 nits full-screen high-brightness mode (HBM) and 800 nits adjustable brightness.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
iPhone Air460 ppi
Nord 5450 ppi
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
iPhone Air1
Nord 52
Sources
Nord 5
Counts the main and ultra-wide rear cameras listed by OnePlus; the LED flash and front camera are not counted.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
iPhone Air6.5 in
Nord 56.83 in
Sources
iPhone Air
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Thickness
iPhone Air5.64 mm
Nord 58.1 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone Air165 g
Nord 5211 g
Sources
Nord 5
Approximately 211 g; the screen protector may add about 3 g. Manufacturing and measurement variation applies.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
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.
Dimensions
iPhone Air156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
Nord 5163.41 × 77.04 × 8.1 mm (height × width × depth); Phantom Grey finish
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (2)
Height
iPhone Air156.2 mm
Nord 5163.41 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsiPhone Air74.7 mm
Nord 577.04 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (1)
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone AirUK model A3517; eSIM only
Nord 5UK model; dual nano-SIM (Dual SIM Dual Active); no eSIM; 5G
Sources
iPhone Air
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsNord 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 specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (75)
Main camera aperture
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 51.8 f-number
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Main rear camera; aperture alone does not determine photo quality.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed local video playback
iPhone Air27 hours
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsNord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
UK typical battery capacity
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 55200 mAh
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wired charging power
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 580 W
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
SUPERVOOC conditions and compatible charger/cable apply.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bypass charging
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
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 restrictionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time to 50% wired charge
iPhone Air30 minutes
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsNord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Declared high-brightness mode
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 51400 nits
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Manufacturer HBM claim; not an independently measured peak or a guarantee for every image.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 58 GB
Sources
Nord 5
Virtual RAM expansion is not counted as physical memory.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsOnePlus UK OnePlus Nord 5 Phantom Grey 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM configurationEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Physical RAM type
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5LPDDR5X
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Storage technology
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5UFS 3.1
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone AirWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
eSIM support
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5No
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 56 years
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Six years of security updates from the launch date.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Minimum promised Android OS upgrades
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 54 upgrades
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
At least four Android OS upgrades; the preinstalled version is not counted.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi support
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5Wi-Fi 6; 2×2 MIMO; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz up to 160 MHz
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Router, local regulations and network settings affect availability. OnePlus does not list 6 GHz support.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth version
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 55.4
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB connection
iPhone AirUSB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Aqua Touch
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
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 restrictionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
UK rated battery capacity
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 55200 mAh
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Device unlock
iPhone AirFace ID
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular modem
iPhone AirApple C1X
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsNord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Fingerprint sensor
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5In-display
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
OnePlus does not say whether the in-display sensor is optical or ultrasonic.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Declared HDR playback formats
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ingress protection
iPhone AirIP68
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsNord 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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone AirRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Nord 58 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 256 GB storage
Sources
Nord 5
UFS 3.1 storage. Usable storage is lower after system files.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsOnePlus UK OnePlus Nord 5 Phantom Grey 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM configurationOne source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
Dedicated telephoto reach
iPhone Air0×
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsNord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
NFC
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Open Canvas multitasking
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality crop reach
iPhone Air2×
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsNord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5450 ppi
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Plus Key
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5Yes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published professional camera workflows
iPhone Air0
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsNord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published security update end date
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 52031-07-08
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
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 periodsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Advertised software tools
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5AI translation, image editing, Mind Space and on-device AI Search
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
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 restrictionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio — Speaker features
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5Dual stereo speakers; noise cancellation
Sources
iPhone Air
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5Gesture and on-screen navigation; Plus Key
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Flash
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5LED
Sources
iPhone Air
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
iPhone AirNot verified
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
Sources
iPhone Air
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5Face Unlock, Photo, Video, Portrait, Nightscape Selfie, Panorama Selfie, Dual-view Video, Time-lapse, Slo-mo, Retouch, Screen Flash
Sources
iPhone Air
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
iPhone AirNot verified
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
Sources
iPhone Air
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
iPhone AirNot verified
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
Sources
iPhone Air
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
iPhone AirNot verified
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
Sources
iPhone Air
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
iPhone AirNot verified
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
Sources
iPhone Air
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
iPhone AirNot verified
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
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Zoom
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 50.6× to 20× digital zoom
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — Bluetooth
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5Bluetooth 5.4; codecs: aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0
Sources
iPhone Air
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5Yes (with Dual SIM Dual Active support)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — eSIM
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5No
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — LTE
iPhone AirNot verified
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
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Network connectivity may vary with the carrier's network and service deployment.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — LTE/LTE-A
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 54×4 MIMO; up to DL Cat 19 / UL Cat 18 (1600 Mbps / 200 Mbps), depending on carrier support
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — NFC
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5NFC enabled
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — Positioning
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS
Sources
iPhone Air
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 52×2 MIMO; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 160 MHz; Wi-Fi 6; 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Sources
iPhone Air
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5Height 163.41 mm; width 77.04 mm; thickness 8.1 mm; weight 211 g
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Features
iPhone AirNot verified
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
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Parameters
iPhone AirNot verified
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)
Sources
iPhone Air
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5OnePlus Nord 5; Type-A to C cable; quick start guide; safety information; screen protector (pre-applied); SIM tray ejector
Sources
iPhone Air
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5Playback: AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE, WMA; recording: WAV, AAC, MP3
Sources
iPhone Air
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5Playback: JPEG, PNG, AVIF, WEBP, GIF, BMP, WBMP, HEIF, DNG, ICO; output: JPEG, HEIF
Sources
iPhone Air
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5Playback: 3GP, MP4, MKV, HEVC, AVI, AVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, FLV, MOV; recording: MP4
Sources
iPhone Air
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
iPhone AirNot verified
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.
Sources
iPhone Air
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
iPhone AirNot verified
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
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
OnePlus lists both configurations; this product is the 8 GB + 256 GB model.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ports — Connections
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5USB 2.0, Type-C; supports standard Type-C earphones; dual nano-SIM slot
Sources
iPhone Air
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
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5In-display fingerprint sensor; accelerometer; M-sensor electronic compass; gyroscope; ambient light sensor; proximity sensor; Sensor Core; infrared blaster
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed streamed video
iPhone Air22 hours
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB connection
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5USB 2.0 Type-C
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB PD charging maximum
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 518 W
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Requires a compatible power supply and cable; maximum claim is not a sustained charging rate.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB PPS charging maximum
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 555 W
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Nord 5
Requires a compatible power supply and cable; maximum claim is not a sustained charging rate.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
OnePlus lists rear and front recording up to 4K and does not mention 8K, so 8K support is unknown.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wired reverse charging
iPhone AirNot verified
Nord 55 W
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
iPhone AirYes
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe / Qi2 power
iPhone Air20 W
Nord 5Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
6 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs104 specificationsiPhone AirNord 5
iPhone AirNord 5WeightDiffers
165g
211g
Approximately 211 g; the screen protector may add about 3 g. Manufacturing and measurement variation applies.
WidthDiffers
74.7mm
77.04mm
ThicknessDiffers
5.64mm
8.1mm
DimensionsDiffers
156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
163.41 × 77.04 × 8.1 mm (height × width × depth); Phantom Grey finish
HeightDiffers
156.2 mm
163.41 mm
Form factor
slab
slab
ColourDiffers
Space Black
Phantom Grey
Dimensions — Published measurements
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Height 163.41 mm; width 77.04 mm; thickness 8.1 mm; weight 211 g
Screen sizeDiffers
6.5″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
6.83″
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Outdoor peak claim.
1800 nits
Claimed peak brightness · OnePlus lists 1800 nits peak, 1400 nits full-screen high-brightness mode (HBM) and 800 nits adjustable brightness.
Pixel densityDiffers
460 ppi
450 ppi
Maximum refresh rateDiffers
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion.
144Hz
Refresh varies with content and supported applications.
Display specificationDiffers
6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
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.
Display resolutionDiffers
2736 × 1260
2800 × 1272
Pixel density
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
450 ppi
Display — Parameters
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
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)
Display — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
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
Declared high-brightness mode
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1400 nitsManufacturer HBM claim; not an independently measured peak or a guarantee for every image.
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
1
2
Counts the main and ultra-wide rear cameras listed by OnePlus; the LED flash and front camera are not counted.
Camera systemDiffers
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
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×).
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
2×Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front cameraDiffers
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
50 MP Samsung JN5, f/2.0, autofocus
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
0Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
YesSensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
Yes
Rear 4K recording maximum
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Front 4K recording maximum
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
60 fpsFront camera only. Nord 5 beautification applies only at 1080p 30 fps or 720p 30 fps.
Front camera autofocus
Yes
Yes
Camera — Main Camera
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
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
Camera — Ultra-Wide
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
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
Camera — Flash
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
LED
Camera — Zoom
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
0.6× to 20× digital zoom
Camera — Rear video modes
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
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
Camera — Rear shooting modes
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
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
Camera — Front Camera
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
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
Camera — Front video modes
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
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
Camera — Front shooting modes
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Face Unlock, Photo, Video, Portrait, Nightscape Selfie, Panorama Selfie, Dual-view Video, Time-lapse, Slo-mo, Retouch, Screen Flash
Main camera aperture
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1.8 f-numberMain rear camera; aperture alone does not determine photo quality.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
27 hoursClaimed local video playback · Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wireless charging
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Yes
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Up to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
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.
Claimed streamed video
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
22 hoursApple UK up-to claim.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
30 minutesApple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Not verified
MagSafe / Qi2 power
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
20 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Not verified
UK typical battery capacity
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
5200 mAhUK manufacturer typical capacity: 5200 mAh (19.81 Wh); rated capacity is also 5200 mAh. Single non-removable cell.
Wired charging power
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
80 WSUPERVOOC conditions and compatible charger/cable apply.
Bypass charging
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesCompatible power setup and software are required; no measured temperature or battery-health gain is claimed.
Wired reverse charging
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
5 W
USB PD charging maximum
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
18 WRequires a compatible power supply and cable; maximum claim is not a sustained charging rate.
USB PPS charging maximum
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
55 WRequires a compatible power supply and cable; maximum claim is not a sustained charging rate.
UK rated battery capacity
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
5200 mAhRated energy: 19.81 Wh.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
6 yearsPublished security-support term · Six years of security updates from the launch date.
Update policyDiffers
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
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.
Published operating systemDiffers
iOS 26
OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15
Multimedia — Audio Supported Formats
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Playback: AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE, WMA; recording: WAV, AAC, MP3
Multimedia — Video Supported Formats
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Playback: 3GP, MP4, MKV, HEVC, AVI, AVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, FLV, MOV; recording: MP4
Multimedia — Image Supported Formats
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Playback: JPEG, PNG, AVIF, WEBP, GIF, BMP, WBMP, HEIF, DNG, ICO; output: JPEG, HEIF
Note — Measurement and support conditions
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
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.
Minimum promised Android OS upgrades
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
4 upgradesAt least four Android OS upgrades; the preinstalled version is not counted.
ChipsetDiffers
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
RAM and storage configurationDiffers
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
8 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 256 GB storageUFS 3.1 storage. Usable storage is lower after system files.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
UK model A3517; eSIM onlyDual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
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.
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
Physical RAM
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
8 GBVirtual RAM expansion is not counted as physical memory.
Panel technologyDiffers
OLED
Swift AMOLED
eSIM onlyDiffers
Yes
No
Ingress protection
IP68Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
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.
USB connection
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
USB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Not verified
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Not verified
Device unlock
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Face ID
Not verified
UK manufacturer reference price
£1,099Apple UK price for the 256 GB model in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Not verifiedOnePlus's UK product page did not show a dated price for this configuration.
Cellular modem
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Apple C1XListed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Not verified
Performance — Published hardware
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
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.
Connectivity — eSIM
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Connectivity — Dual SIM
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes (with Dual SIM Dual Active support)
Connectivity — LTE/LTE-A
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
4×4 MIMO; up to DL Cat 19 / UL Cat 18 (1600 Mbps / 200 Mbps), depending on carrier support
Connectivity — LTE
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
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.
Connectivity — Wi-Fi
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
2×2 MIMO; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 160 MHz; Wi-Fi 6; 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Connectivity — Bluetooth
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth 5.4; codecs: aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0
Connectivity — NFC
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
NFC enabled
Connectivity — Positioning
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS
Sensors — Sensor inventory
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
In-display fingerprint sensor; accelerometer; M-sensor electronic compass; gyroscope; ambient light sensor; proximity sensor; Sensor Core; infrared blaster
Ports — Connections
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
USB 2.0, Type-C; supports standard Type-C earphones; dual nano-SIM slot
Buttons — Navigation and shortcuts
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Gesture and on-screen navigation; Plus Key
Audio — Speaker features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Dual stereo speakers; noise cancellation
In The Box — Included items
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
OnePlus Nord 5; Type-A to C cable; quick start guide; safety information; screen protector (pre-applied); SIM tray ejector
Physical RAM type
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
LPDDR5X
Storage technology
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
UFS 3.1
Wi-Fi support
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
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.
Bluetooth version
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
5.4
NFC
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
USB connection
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
USB 2.0 Type-C
Plus Key
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
eSIM support
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Published security update end date
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
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.
Fingerprint sensor
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
In-displayOnePlus does not say whether the in-display sensor is optical or ultrasonic.
Aqua Touch
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesManufacturer touch-input feature; it does not indicate waterproofing, and accuracy gains have not been independently tested.
Open Canvas multitasking
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesApp and software support apply.
Advertised software tools
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
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.
Show unverified (5)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verifiedOnePlus lists rear and front recording up to 4K and does not mention 8K, so 8K support is unknown.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Memory card support
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedOnePlus's UK specification has no memory-card entry for the Nord 5, so card support is neither confirmed nor excluded.
Declared HDR playback formats
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
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.
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?
Manufacturer specifications verified for both phones. Your choice doesn’t change the comparison above.
Good comparisons start with good sources.7 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 scoresApple iPhone Air
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight165 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width74.7 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness5.64 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.5 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
AppleClaimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
AppleRear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list price£1,099.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources3
- Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Apple UK iPhone Air configurationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- iPhone Air exact UK configurationApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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.
OnePlusWidth77.04 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.
OnePlusClaimed 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.
OnePlusWireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidence
Virtual RAM expansion is not counted as physical memory.
OnePlusOnePlusPixel density450 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Maximum refresh rate144 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Refresh varies with content and supported applications.
OnePlusNative 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.
OnePlusManufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources4
- OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsOnePlus · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- OnePlus UK OnePlus Nord 5 Phantom Grey 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM configurationOnePlus · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- OnePlus UK Nord 5 features and test restrictionsOnePlus · accessed 13 Sept 2026
- OnePlus UK model-specific security update periodsOnePlus · accessed 11 Sept 2026
A CLEARER CHOICE
Share this comparison
The verified differences and their sources, in one link.