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
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DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE
- Chipset
- Nord 5: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs iPhone Duo: Apple A20 Pro · 7 GPU cores
- Rear 4K recording maximum
- Nord 5: 60 fps vs iPhone Duo: 120 fps
- Maximum refresh rate
- Nord 5: 144 Hz vs iPhone Duo: 120 Hz
- eSIM only
- Nord 5: No vs iPhone Duo: Yes
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iPhone Duo
7.6″ · 120 Hz
256 GB · Night Sky · UK A3720 · dual eSIM · MK2E4QN/ARelease: 23 Oct 2026Full product profile
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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.
iPhone Duo
0.77″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- Nord 5
- 6.83″
- iPhone Duo
- 7.6″
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 Duo
- No telephoto
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
PER-DISPLAY CLAIMS
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- Nord 5
- Not verified
- iPhone Duo
- 31 hours (inner display) · 44 hours (outer display)
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
19 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 4 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsNord 5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
iPhone DuoApple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Rear 4K recording maximum
In Visual factsNord 560 fps
iPhone Duo120 fps
Sources
Nord 5
Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsiPhone Duo
100 and 120 fps are Fusion Main only. Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsKeep rear and front camera capabilities separate. A recording mode, autofocus or stabilisation feature can matter for your use; it does not establish independently tested image quality.
Camera system
Nord 5Main: 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS); Ultra-wide: 8 MP; Front: 50 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
iPhone DuoMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 12 MP (cover), under-display camera (inner); Video: up to 4K 120 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
Nord 56.83-inch Swift AMOLED; 2800 × 1272; up to 144 Hz; 1800 nits peak
iPhone DuoMain: 7.6-inch OLED, 2670 × 1878; Cover: 5.4-inch OLED, 2034 × 1398; both up to 120 Hz, 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
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 specificationsiPhone Duo
Inner 430 ppi, cover 460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh on both displays.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Maximum refresh rate
Nord 5144 Hz
iPhone Duo120 Hz
Sources
Nord 5
Refresh varies with content and supported applications.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsiPhone Duo
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update policy
Nord 5At least 4 Android OS upgrades; security updates until 8 July 2031
iPhone DuoNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 27.1
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 periodsiPhone DuoApple announces iPhone Duo
Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Show 13 more verified differences
Published operating system
Nord 5OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15
iPhone DuoiOS 27.1
Sources
iPhone DuoApple announces iPhone Duo
Launch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.
Battery and charging
Nord 55200 mAh; 80 W wired, 5 W wired reverse
iPhone DuoUp to 31 h video (44 h on cover screen); fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wireless
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 specificationsiPhone Duo
Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 50% in around 20 minutes with a separately sold 60 W-capable or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
eSIM only
Nord 5No
iPhone DuoYes
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Form factor
Nord 5slab
iPhone Duofoldable
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
Nord 550 MP Samsung JN5, f/2.0, autofocus
iPhone DuoOuter: 12 MP Center Stage, f/2.2. Inner: under-display FaceTime camera, f/1.8; resolution not published.
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Claimed peak brightness
Nord 51800 nits
iPhone Duo3000 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 specificationsiPhone Duo
Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
Nord 5450 ppi
iPhone Duo430 ppi
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Screen size
Nord 56.83 in
iPhone Duo7.6 in
Sources
iPhone Duo
Inner display when open; outer display is 5.4 inches.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Dimensions
Nord 5163.41 × 77.04 × 8.1 mm (height × width × depth); Phantom Grey finish
iPhone DuoClosed: 117.8 × 84.1 × 11.3 mm; open: 117.8 × 164.6 × 5.2 mm (height × width × thickness)
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Height (foldable measured folded)
Nord 5163.41 mm
iPhone Duo117.8 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product. The foldable's published figure is its folded body. Folded and open dimensions describe different states; check the separately labelled source figures.
Thickness (foldable measured folded)
Nord 58.1 mm
iPhone Duo11.3 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product. The foldable's published figure is its folded body. Folded and open dimensions describe different states; check the separately labelled source figures.
Weight
In Visual factsNord 5211 g
iPhone Duo254 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.
Width (foldable measured folded)
In Visual factsNord 577.04 mm
iPhone Duo84.1 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product. The foldable's published figure is its folded body. Folded and open dimensions describe different states; check the separately labelled source figures.
Configuration & compatibility details (1)
Regional SIM / network configuration
Nord 5UK model; dual nano-SIM (Dual SIM Dual Active); no eSIM; 5G
iPhone DuoUK model A3720; eSIM only
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 specificationsiPhone Duo
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (84)
Main camera aperture
Nord 51.8 f-number
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
Nord 5
Main rear camera; aperture alone does not determine photo quality.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsiPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
Nord 5Yes
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed video playback
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone Duo31 hours (inner display) · 44 hours (outer display)
Sources
Nord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Duo
Apple UK local-video claim; inner display. The 44-hour outer-display claim is a different mode. Different mode from the 31-hour inner-display claim. Published per display. Neither figure is a like-for-like match for a single-screen phone's claim, so it is not ranked against one.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
UK typical battery capacity
Nord 55200 mAh
iPhone DuoNot 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 specificationsiPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wired charging power
Nord 580 W
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
Nord 5
SUPERVOOC conditions and compatible charger/cable apply.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsiPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bypass charging
Nord 5Yes
iPhone DuoNot 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 restrictionsiPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time to 50% wired charge
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone Duo20 minutes
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Duo
Apple claim with a separately sold 60W-capable adapter.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Declared high-brightness mode
Nord 51400 nits
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
Nord 5
Manufacturer HBM claim; not an independently measured peak or a guarantee for every image.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsiPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Physical RAM
Nord 58 GB
iPhone DuoNot verified
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
Nord 5LPDDR5X
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Storage technology
Nord 5UFS 3.1
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
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 specificationsiPhone Duo
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.
Wireless connectivity
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone DuoWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
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
Nord 5No
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published security-support term
Nord 56 years
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
Nord 5
Six years of security updates from the launch date.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsiPhone Duo
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.
Minimum promised Android OS upgrades
Nord 54 upgrades
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
Nord 5
At least four Android OS upgrades; the preinstalled version is not counted.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsiPhone Duo
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 DuoNot 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 specificationsiPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth version
Nord 55.4
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connections
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone DuoUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
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.
Stylus support
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone DuoApple Pencil (USB-C), announced for later in 2026
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Duo
Apple says support arrives later this year on either display, so it may not be available at launch.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsApple announces iPhone DuoEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Aqua Touch
Nord 5Yes
iPhone DuoNot 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 restrictionsiPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
UK rated battery capacity
Nord 55200 mAh
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Biometric authentication
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone DuoTouch ID in the side button
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
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone DuoApple C2
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Duo
Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3720.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display resolution
Nord 52800 × 1272
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Fingerprint sensor
Nord 5In-display
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
Nord 5
OnePlus does not say whether the in-display sensor is optical or ultrasonic.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsiPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Declared HDR playback formats
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone DuoNot 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 specificationsiPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
Nord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Duo
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
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone DuoIP68
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 specificationsiPhone Duo
Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM and storage configuration
Nord 58 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 256 GB storage
iPhone DuoRAM not published; 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.
Native telephoto reach
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone Duo0×
Sources
Nord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Duo
No dedicated telephoto module; the 2× mode is a crop.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
NFC
Nord 5Yes
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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
Nord 5Yes
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Open thickness
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone Duo5.2 mm
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.
Open width
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone Duo164.6 mm
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.
Optical-quality zoom
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone Duo2×
Sources
Nord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Duo
Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Outer display
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone Duo5.4-inch OLED · 1398 × 2034 · 460 ppi · up to 120 Hz
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.
Panel technology
Nord 5Swift AMOLED
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
Nord 5450 ppi
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Plus Key
Nord 5Yes
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone Duo0
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Duo
The existing capability model counts RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple does not list these four workflows in the complete Duo photo/video specifications.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
Nord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Duo
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
Nord 52031-07-08
iPhone DuoNot 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 periodsiPhone Duo
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 DuoNot 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 restrictionsiPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera — Flash
Nord 5LED
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity — eSIM
Nord 5No
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
Nord 5
Network connectivity may vary with the carrier's network and service deployment.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsiPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
Nord 5
OnePlus lists both configurations; this product is the 8 GB + 256 GB model.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsiPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone Duo26 hours (inner display)
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Duo
Inner display. Published per display. Neither figure is a like-for-like match for a single-screen phone's claim, so it is not ranked against one.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Typical use
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone Duo24 hours
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Duo
Apple typical-use claim based on equal use of the inner and outer displays; distinct from video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
US specification difference
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone DuoUS model A3447 is also eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); its video-playback claims match the UK model.
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
Nord 5USB 2.0 Type-C
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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
Nord 518 W
iPhone DuoNot 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 specificationsiPhone Duo
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 DuoNot 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 specificationsiPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone DuoNot 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
Nord 55 W
iPhone DuoNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoYes
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 charging
Nord 5Not verified
iPhone Duo25 W
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.
4 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs113 specificationsNord 5iPhone Duo
Nord 5iPhone DuoWeightDiffers
211g
Approximately 211 g; the screen protector may add about 3 g. Manufacturing and measurement variation applies.
254g
WidthDiffers
77.04mm
84.1mm
Closed width
ThicknessDiffers
8.1mm
11.3mm
Closed thickness
DimensionsDiffers
163.41 × 77.04 × 8.1 mm (height × width × depth); Phantom Grey finish
Closed: 117.8 × 84.1 × 11.3 mm; open: 117.8 × 164.6 × 5.2 mm (height × width × thickness)
HeightDiffers
163.41 mm
117.8 mm
ColourDiffers
Phantom Grey
Night Sky
Form factorDiffers
slab
foldable
Dimensions — Published measurements
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Height 163.41 mm; width 77.04 mm; thickness 8.1 mm; weight 211 g
Not verified
Open width
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
164.6 mm
Open thickness
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
5.2 mm
Screen sizeDiffers
6.83″
7.6″
Inner display size · Inner display when open; outer display is 5.4 inches.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
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
Published outdoor peak · Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
Pixel densityDiffers
450 ppi
430 ppi
Inner pixel density
Maximum refresh rateDiffers
144Hz
Refresh varies with content and supported applications.
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
Display specificationDiffers
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.
Main: 7.6-inch OLED, 2670 × 1878; Cover: 5.4-inch OLED, 2034 × 1398; both up to 120 Hz, 3000 nits peak (outdoor)Inner 430 ppi, cover 460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh on both displays.
Display resolution
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
2800 × 1272
Not verified
Pixel density
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
450 ppi
Not verified
Display — Parameters
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
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
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
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
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
1400 nitsManufacturer HBM claim; not an independently measured peak or a guarantee for every image.
Not verified
Outer display
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
5.4-inch OLED · 1398 × 2034 · 460 ppi · up to 120 Hz
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
No dedicated lensNo dedicated telephoto module; the 2× mode is a crop.
Rear camera modules
2
Counts the main and ultra-wide rear cameras listed by OnePlus; the LED flash and front camera are not counted.
2
Camera systemDiffers
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×).
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 12 MP (cover), under-display camera (inner); Video: up to 4K 120 fps
Front camerasDiffers
50 MP Samsung JN5, f/2.0, autofocus
Outer: 12 MP Center Stage, f/2.2. Inner: under-display FaceTime camera, f/1.8; resolution not published.
Camera — Main Camera
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
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
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
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
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
LED
Not verified
Camera — Zoom
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
0.6× to 20× digital zoom
Not verified
Camera — Rear video modes
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
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
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
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
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
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
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
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
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Face Unlock, Photo, Video, Portrait, Nightscape Selfie, Panorama Selfie, Dual-view Video, Time-lapse, Slo-mo, Retouch, Screen Flash
Not verified
Main camera aperture
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
1.8 f-numberMain rear camera; aperture alone does not determine photo quality.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Yes
YesSensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main (including its 2× mode); the Ultra Wide lists no OIS.
Rear 4K recording maximumDiffers
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
120 fps100 and 120 fps are Fusion Main only. Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Front 4K recording maximum
60 fpsFront camera only. Nord 5 beautification applies only at 1080p 30 fps or 720p 30 fps.
60 fpsOuter 12 MP Center Stage camera. The inner under-display FaceTime camera records up to 1080p at 60 fps.
Front camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
2×Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
0The existing capability model counts RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple does not list these four workflows in the complete Duo photo/video specifications.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
31 hours (inner display) · 44 hours (outer display)Apple UK local-video claim; inner display. The 44-hour outer-display claim is a different mode. Different mode from the 31-hour inner-display claim. Published per display. Neither figure is a like-for-like match for a single-screen phone's claim, so it is not ranked against one.
Wireless charging
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Yes
Battery and chargingDiffers
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 31 h video (44 h on cover screen); fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 50% in around 20 minutes with a separately sold 60 W-capable or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
UK typical battery capacity
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
5200 mAhUK manufacturer typical capacity: 5200 mAh (19.81 Wh); rated capacity is also 5200 mAh. Single non-removable cell.
Not verified
Wired charging power
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
80 WSUPERVOOC conditions and compatible charger/cable apply.
Not verified
Bypass charging
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
YesCompatible power setup and software are required; no measured temperature or battery-health gain is claimed.
Not verified
Wired reverse charging
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
5 W
Not verified
USB PD charging maximum
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
18 WRequires a compatible power supply and cable; maximum claim is not a sustained charging rate.
Not verified
USB PPS charging maximum
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
55 WRequires a compatible power supply and cable; maximum claim is not a sustained charging rate.
Not verified
UK rated battery capacity
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
5200 mAhRated energy: 19.81 Wh.
Not verified
Claimed streamed video
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
26 hours (inner display)Inner display. Published per display. Neither figure is a like-for-like match for a single-screen phone's claim, so it is not ranked against one.
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
20 minutesApple claim with a separately sold 60W-capable adapter.
MagSafe / Qi2 charging
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
25 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Typical use
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
24 hoursApple typical-use claim based on equal use of the inner and outer displays; distinct from video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
6 yearsPublished security-support term · Six years of security updates from the launch date.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Update policyDiffers
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.
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 27.1
Multimedia — Audio Supported Formats
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Playback: AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE, WMA; recording: WAV, AAC, MP3
Not verified
Multimedia — Video Supported Formats
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Playback: 3GP, MP4, MKV, HEVC, AVI, AVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, FLV, MOV; recording: MP4
Not verified
Multimedia — Image Supported Formats
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Playback: JPEG, PNG, AVIF, WEBP, GIF, BMP, WBMP, HEIF, DNG, ICO; output: JPEG, HEIF
Not verified
Note — Measurement and support conditions
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
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
Launch operating systemDiffers
Sources
OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15
iOS 27.1
Minimum promised Android OS upgrades
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
4 upgradesAt least four Android OS upgrades; the preinstalled version is not counted.
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Apple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
RAM and storage configurationDiffers
8 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 256 GB storageUFS 3.1 storage. Usable storage is lower after system files.
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
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 model A3720; eSIM onlyDual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
RAM
8 GBVirtual RAM expansion is not counted as physical memory.
Not verifiedNot published by Apple.
Panel technology
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Swift AMOLED
Not verified
eSIM onlyDiffers
No
Yes
Apple UK reference price
Not verifiedOnePlus's UK product page did not show a dated price for this configuration.
£1,999Announced 256 GB configuration price; not a current retailer offer.
Performance — Published hardware
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
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
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
No
Not verified
Connectivity — Dual SIM
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Yes (with Dual SIM Dual Active support)
Not verified
Connectivity — LTE/LTE-A
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
4×4 MIMO; up to DL Cat 19 / UL Cat 18 (1600 Mbps / 200 Mbps), depending on carrier support
Not verified
Connectivity — LTE
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
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
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
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
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Bluetooth 5.4; codecs: aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0
Not verified
Connectivity — NFC
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
NFC enabled
Not verified
Connectivity — Positioning
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS
Not verified
Sensors — Sensor inventory
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
In-display fingerprint sensor; accelerometer; M-sensor electronic compass; gyroscope; ambient light sensor; proximity sensor; Sensor Core; infrared blaster
Not verified
Ports — Connections
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
USB 2.0, Type-C; supports standard Type-C earphones; dual nano-SIM slot
Not verified
Buttons — Navigation and shortcuts
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Gesture and on-screen navigation; Plus Key
Not verified
Audio — Speaker features
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Dual stereo speakers; noise cancellation
Not verified
In The Box — Included items
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
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
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
LPDDR5X
Not verified
Storage technology
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
UFS 3.1
Not verified
Wi-Fi support
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
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
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
5.4
Not verified
NFC
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
USB connection
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
USB 2.0 Type-C
Not verified
Plus Key
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
eSIM support
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
No
Not verified
Published security update end date
Sources
iPhone DuoNo 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
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
In-displayOnePlus does not say whether the in-display sensor is optical or ultrasonic.
Not verified
Aqua Touch
Sources
iPhone DuoNo 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 DuoNo source recorded
YesApp and software support apply.
Not verified
Advertised software tools
Sources
iPhone DuoNo 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
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.
IP68Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
Connections
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Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
Wireless connectivity
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Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
Biometric authentication
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
Touch ID in the side button
Pre-orders open
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
iPhone DuoApple announces iPhone Duo
Not verified
2026-10-16
Announced availability
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Nord 5No source recorded
iPhone DuoApple announces iPhone Duo
Not verified
2026-10-23
US specification difference
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Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
US model A3447 is also eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); its video-playback claims match the UK model.
Cellular modem
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
Apple C2Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3720.
Stylus support
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
Apple Pencil (USB-C), announced for later in 2026Apple says support arrives later this year on either display, so it may not be available at launch.
Show unverified (5)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Not verifiedOnePlus lists rear and front recording up to 4K and does not mention 8K, so 8K support is unknown.
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Expandable storage
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iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Not verifiedOnePlus's UK specification has no memory-card entry for the Nord 5, so card support is neither confirmed nor excluded.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Declared HDR playback formats
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iPhone DuoNo source recorded
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
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.
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How we calculate scoresOnePlus 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
Apple iPhone Duo
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight254 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size7.6 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Inner display when open; outer display is 5.4 inches.
ApplePeak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
AppleClaimed video playback31 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple UK local-video claim; inner display. The 44-hour outer-display claim is a different mode.
AppleClaimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Apple claim with a separately sold 60W-capable adapter. 50 divided by 20 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 controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
ApplePixel density430 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
AppleNative telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
No dedicated telephoto module; the 2× mode is a crop.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
AppleRear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list price£1,999.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources4
- Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsApple · accessed 9 Sept 2026
- Apple US iPhone Duo technical specificationsApple · accessed 9 Sept 2026
- Apple UK iPhone Duo, 256 GB, Night SkyApple · accessed 9 Sept 2026
- Apple announces iPhone DuoApple · accessed 9 Sept 2026
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