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 Grey YOUR PHONE FACE-OFF
Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026OnePlus Nord 5 vs OnePlus 13
Phantom Grey
WHO EACH ONE SUITS
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 32 MP Source: OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a longer published security-update window: until July 2031 vs January 2031 Source: OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the 13 if…
- you want a larger battery: 6,000 vs 5,200 mAh Source: OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want higher rated wired charging power: 100 vs 80 W Source: OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specifications (opens in a new tab)
OnePlus256 GB
13
6.82″ · LTPO 4.1 ProXDR · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Black Eclipse · UK 5011111074Full 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
Main camera aperture
A variable aperture gives physical control over light and depth of field. It does not establish measured photo quality.
Nord 5
2 g lighter.
Published device weight, without a case.
- Nord 5
- 211g
- 13
- 213g
Schematic balance · not a physical simulation
Nord 5
0.01″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- Nord 5
- 6.83″
- 13
- 6.82″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Camera details matter.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- Nord 5
- Not verified
- 13
- 3×
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- Nord 5
- Not verified
- 13
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
25 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 4 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Main camera aperture
In Visual factsNord 51.8 f-number
131.6 f-number
Sources
Nord 5
Main rear camera; aperture alone does not determine photo quality.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications13
Main (wide) rear camera; aperture alone does not determine photo quality.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsA variable aperture gives physical control over light and depth of field. Aperture alone does not establish photo quality.
Chipset
In Visual factsNord 5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
13Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Front camera autofocus
Nord 5Yes
13No
Sources
Keep 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.
UK typical battery capacity
In Visual factsNord 55200 mAh
136000 mAh
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 specifications13
Typical capacity of the serial dual-cell pack (2 × 3000 mAh); rated 2 × 2920 mAh. Not a measured runtime.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsCapacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.
Wired charging power
Nord 580 W
13100 W
Sources
Nord 5
SUPERVOOC conditions and compatible charger/cable apply.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications13
OnePlus's 1–100% in 36 minutes lab test used the official SUPERVOOC Power Adapter with Smart Rapid Charging Mode turned on.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsCapacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.
Camera system
Nord 5Main: 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS); Ultra-wide: 8 MP; Front: 50 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
13Main: 50 MP (f/1.6, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP 3x optical (f/2.6, OIS); Ultra-wide: 50 MP (f/2.0); Front: 32 MP (f/2.4, fixed focus); Video: up to 8K 30 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 specifications13
Main: Sony LYT-808, 1/1.4", 23 mm equivalent, OIS + EIS, autofocus. Telephoto: Sony LYT-600, 1/1.95", 73 mm equivalent, OIS + EIS, autofocus. Ultra-wide: S5KJN5, 1/2.75", 15 mm equivalent, 120°, EIS, autofocus. Front: Sony IMX615, 1/2.74", fixed focus, 4K at up to 60 fps. Dolby Vision recording at 4K 60/30 fps.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Show 19 more verified differences
Display specification
Nord 56.83-inch Swift AMOLED; 2800 × 1272; up to 144 Hz; 1800 nits peak
136.82-inch LTPO 4.1 ProXDR display; 3168 × 1440; 1–120 Hz; 4500 nits peak
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 specifications13
510 ppi; 19.8:9; 100% Display P3 and 10-bit colour; Ceramic Guard cover glass; 1600 nits in high-brightness mode (HBM). OnePlus does not name the emitter technology (for example AMOLED) on the UK specification page.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Maximum refresh rate
Nord 5144 Hz
13120 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.
Declared high-brightness mode
Nord 51400 nits
131600 nits
Sources
Nord 5
Manufacturer HBM claim; not an independently measured peak or a guarantee for every image.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Physical RAM
In Visual factsNord 58 GB
1312 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 configurationCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Storage technology
Nord 5UFS 3.1
13UFS 4.0
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update policy
Nord 5At least 4 Android OS upgrades; security updates until 8 July 2031
13Security updates until 7 January 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 periods13
End date from OnePlus's UK security-update period list; delivery can vary and chip-supplier patches may lag. The UK pages for the OnePlus 13 state no Android version-upgrade count.
OnePlus UK product security update periodDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Wi-Fi support
Nord 5Wi-Fi 6; 2×2 MIMO; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz up to 160 MHz
13Wi-Fi 7; 2×2 MIMO; 160 MHz at 5 GHz, 320 MHz at 6 GHz
Sources
Nord 5
Router, local regulations and network settings affect availability. OnePlus does not list 6 GHz support.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and charging
Nord 55200 mAh; 80 W wired, 5 W wired reverse
136000 mAh (typical); 100 W wired, 50 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 specifications13
Serial dual-cell battery: typical 2 × 3000 mAh (22.92 Wh), rated 2 × 2920 mAh (22.31 Wh). OnePlus lab tests: 100% in 36 minutes with the official SUPERVOOC adapter and 50% in 34 minutes with the 50 W AIRVOOC magnetic charger, from 1% with the screen off at 25 °C. Only a Type-A to C cable is listed in the box.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
Nord 52800 × 1272
133168 × 1440
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Fingerprint sensor
Nord 5In-display
13Ultrasonic
Sources
Nord 5
OnePlus does not say whether the in-display sensor is optical or ultrasonic.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
Nord 550 MP Samsung JN5, f/2.0, autofocus
1332 MP, f/2.4, fixed focus
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Panel technology
Nord 5Swift AMOLED
13LTPO 4.1 ProXDR
Sources
13
OnePlus names the backplane (LTPO 4.1) and its ProXDR branding, not the emitter technology.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Claimed peak brightness
Nord 51800 nits
134500 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 specifications13
Manufacturer peak claim; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
Nord 5450 ppi
13510 ppi
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
Nord 5450 ppi
13510 ppi
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
Nord 52
133
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 specifications13
Counts the wide, telephoto and ultra-wide rear cameras OnePlus lists; the flash and front camera are not counted.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
Nord 56.83 in
136.82 in
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Published security update end date
Nord 52031-07-08
132031-01-07
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 periods13
Published UK security period; it does not promise monthly patches or Android version upgrades.
OnePlus UK product security update periodCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
USB connection
Nord 5USB 2.0 Type-C
13USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
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
Nord 5163.41 × 77.04 × 8.1 mm (height × width × depth); Phantom Grey finish
13162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm (height × width × depth); Black Eclipse finish
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (4)
Height
Nord 5163.41 mm
13162.9 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Thickness
Nord 58.1 mm
138.5 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
Nord 5211 g
13213 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 specifications13
Black Eclipse / Arctic Dawn: 213 g. Midnight Ocean is listed at 210 g.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
Nord 577.04 mm
1376.5 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (2)
RAM and storage configuration
Nord 58 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 256 GB storage
1312 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 256 GB UFS 4.0 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 configuration13
The UK store also lists a 16 GB + 512 GB Arctic Dawn configuration, which is a separate SKU. Usable storage is lower after system files.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsOnePlus UK OnePlus 13 store configurationsA configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Regional SIM / network configuration
Nord 5UK model; dual nano-SIM (Dual SIM Dual Active); no eSIM; 5G
13UK model; dual nano-SIM plus eSIM; 5G
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 specifications13
UK specification bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/30/32/66/71; LTE TDD 38/39/40/41/48; 5G SA n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n75/n77/n78. eSIM availability depends on the carrier. OnePlus US sells a separate North American model (CPH2655, e.g. 12 GB + 256 GB Ebony Eclipse, SKU 5011111156); its bands and identifiers are not covered by this UK record.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsOnePlus US OnePlus 13 store configurationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (62)
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Nord 5Not verified
13Yes
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
13
OIS is listed for the wide and telephoto cameras; the ultra-wide lists EIS only.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
Nord 5Not verified
13Yes
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
13
Autofocus is listed for the wide, telephoto and ultra-wide cameras.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Nord 5Not verified
13Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
13
The front camera lists electronic image stabilisation only; OnePlus does not state whether it has OIS.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed video playback
Nord 5Not verified
13Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
13
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.
Bypass charging
Nord 5Yes
13Not 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 restrictions13
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
13Not 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 specifications13
The UK specification lists a dual nano-SIM slot and does not mention a memory card slot either way.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
eSIM support
Nord 5No
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
Six years of security updates from the launch date.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications13
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
13Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
At least four Android OS upgrades; the preinstalled version is not counted.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications13
OnePlus's UK specification and feature pages for the OnePlus 13 state no Android version-upgrade commitment.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsOnePlus UK OnePlus 13 feature page and footnotesEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published operating system
Nord 5OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15
13Not verified
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Alert Slider
Nord 5Not verified
13Yes
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
13
Listed under Buttons alongside gesture and on-screen navigation support.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Aqua Touch
Nord 5Yes
13Not 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 restrictions13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer charging test
Nord 5Not verified
131% to 100% in 36 minutes (100 W wired); up to 50% in 34 minutes (50 W wireless)
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
13
OnePlus Test Laboratory, 18 November 2024: ambient and starting phone temperature 25 °C ± 1 °C, screen off, Smart Rapid Charging on. Actual results vary.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 feature page and footnotesEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Declared HDR playback formats
Nord 5Not verified
13Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
Nord 5Not verified
13Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
13
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
13IP68 / IP69
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 specifications13
IEC 60529 laboratory tests: IPX8 in still fresh water 1.5 m for 30 minutes; IPX9 high-temperature spray. Resistance may decrease with wear; liquid damage is not covered by the warranty.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 feature page and footnotesEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Native telephoto reach
Nord 5Not verified
13Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
13
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.
Open Canvas multitasking
Nord 5Yes
13Not verified
Sources
13
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published operating system
Nord 5Not verified
13OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
13
Operating system at launch as listed; OnePlus says it may be updated.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality zoom
Nord 5Not verified
13Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
13
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.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Nord 5Not verified
133×
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.
Plus Key
Nord 5Yes
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
Nord 5Not verified
13Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
13
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.
Sensors
Nord 5Not verified
13Proximity sensor · Ambient light sensor · Color temperature sensor · Compass · Acceleration sensor · Gyroscopes · Ultrasonic fingerprint · Hall sensor · Laser focus sensor · Spectral sensors · Infrared remote control · Barometer
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
13
Complete Sensors list on the OnePlus UK specification page, including the infrared remote control.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsEvidence 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
13Not 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 restrictions13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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)
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
Network connectivity may vary with the carrier's network and service deployment.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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)
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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.
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
Nord 5
OnePlus lists both configurations; this product is the 8 GB + 256 GB model.
OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Not 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 specifications13
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
13Not 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 specifications13
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
13Yes
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
13Not verified
Sources
13
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
13Yes
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.
Wireless charging power
Nord 5Not verified
1350 W
Sources
Nord 5
No source recorded for this side.
13
OnePlus's up-to-50% in 34 minutes lab test used the official OnePlus AIRVOOC 50W Magnetic Charger with Smart Rapid Charging Mode turned on.
OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
9 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs106 specificationsNord 513
Nord 513WeightDiffers
211g
Approximately 211 g; the screen protector may add about 3 g. Manufacturing and measurement variation applies.
213g
Black Eclipse / Arctic Dawn: 213 g. Midnight Ocean is listed at 210 g.
WidthDiffers
77.04mm
76.5mm
ThicknessDiffers
8.1mm
8.5mm
DimensionsDiffers
163.41 × 77.04 × 8.1 mm (height × width × depth); Phantom Grey finish
162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm (height × width × depth); Black Eclipse finishMidnight Ocean is listed at 8.9 mm thick.
HeightDiffers
163.41 mm
162.9 mm
ColourDiffers
Phantom Grey
Black Eclipse
Form factor
slab
slabSingle-screen bar phone; no folding display is listed.
Dimensions — Published measurements
Sources
13No source recorded
Height 163.41 mm; width 77.04 mm; thickness 8.1 mm; weight 211 g
Not verified
Screen sizeDiffers
6.83″
6.82″
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.
4500 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak claim; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Pixel densityDiffers
450 ppi
510 ppi
Maximum refresh rateDiffers
144Hz
Refresh varies with content and supported applications.
120Hz
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.
6.82-inch LTPO 4.1 ProXDR display; 3168 × 1440; 1–120 Hz; 4500 nits peak510 ppi; 19.8:9; 100% Display P3 and 10-bit colour; Ceramic Guard cover glass; 1600 nits in high-brightness mode (HBM). OnePlus does not name the emitter technology (for example AMOLED) on the UK specification page.
Display resolutionDiffers
2800 × 1272
3168 × 1440
Pixel densityDiffers
450 ppi
510 ppi
Display — Parameters
Sources
13No 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
13No 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 modeDiffers
1400 nitsManufacturer HBM claim; not an independently measured peak or a guarantee for every image.
1600 nits
Rear camera modulesDiffers
2
Counts the main and ultra-wide rear cameras listed by OnePlus; the LED flash and front camera are not counted.
3
Counts the wide, telephoto and ultra-wide rear cameras OnePlus lists; the flash and front camera are not counted.
8K video recording
Not verifiedOnePlus lists rear and front recording up to 4K and does not mention 8K, so 8K support is unknown.
YesRear cameras, 8K at 30 fps.
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: 50 MP (f/1.6, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP 3x optical (f/2.6, OIS); Ultra-wide: 50 MP (f/2.0); Front: 32 MP (f/2.4, fixed focus); Video: up to 8K 30 fpsMain: Sony LYT-808, 1/1.4", 23 mm equivalent, OIS + EIS, autofocus. Telephoto: Sony LYT-600, 1/1.95", 73 mm equivalent, OIS + EIS, autofocus. Ultra-wide: S5KJN5, 1/2.75", 15 mm equivalent, 120°, EIS, autofocus. Front: Sony IMX615, 1/2.74", fixed focus, 4K at up to 60 fps. Dolby Vision recording at 4K 60/30 fps.
Front cameraDiffers
50 MP Samsung JN5, f/2.0, autofocus
32 MP, f/2.4, fixed focus
Camera — Main Camera
Sources
13No 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
13No 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
13No source recorded
LED
Not verified
Camera — Zoom
Sources
13No source recorded
0.6× to 20× digital zoom
Not verified
Camera — Rear video modes
Sources
13No 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
13No 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
13No 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
13No 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
13No 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 apertureDiffers
1.8 f-numberMain rear camera; aperture alone does not determine photo quality.
1.6 f-numberMain (wide) rear camera; aperture alone does not determine photo quality.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Yes
YesListed under the Wide Camera (Sony LYT-808).
Rear 4K recording maximum
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
60 fps
Front 4K recording maximum
60 fpsFront camera only. Nord 5 beautification applies only at 1080p 30 fps or 720p 30 fps.
60 fps
Front camera autofocusDiffers
Yes
No
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
3×
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
YesAutofocus is listed for the wide, telephoto and ultra-wide cameras.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
YesOIS is listed for the wide and telephoto cameras; the ultra-wide lists EIS only.
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.
6000 mAh (typical); 100 W wired, 50 W wirelessSerial dual-cell battery: typical 2 × 3000 mAh (22.92 Wh), rated 2 × 2920 mAh (22.31 Wh). OnePlus lab tests: 100% in 36 minutes with the official SUPERVOOC adapter and 50% in 34 minutes with the 50 W AIRVOOC magnetic charger, from 1% with the screen off at 25 °C. Only a Type-A to C cable is listed in the box.
UK typical battery capacityDiffers
5200 mAhUK manufacturer typical capacity: 5200 mAh (19.81 Wh); rated capacity is also 5200 mAh. Single non-removable cell.
6000 mAhTypical capacity of the serial dual-cell pack (2 × 3000 mAh); rated 2 × 2920 mAh. Not a measured runtime.
Wired charging powerDiffers
80 WSUPERVOOC conditions and compatible charger/cable apply.
100 WOnePlus's 1–100% in 36 minutes lab test used the official SUPERVOOC Power Adapter with Smart Rapid Charging Mode turned on.
Bypass charging
Sources
13No source recorded
YesCompatible power setup and software are required; no measured temperature or battery-health gain is claimed.
Not verified
Wired reverse charging
Sources
13No source recorded
5 W
Not verified
USB PD charging maximum
Sources
13No 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
13No 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
13No source recorded
5200 mAhRated energy: 19.81 Wh.
Not verified
Wireless charging power
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
50 WOnePlus's up-to-50% in 34 minutes lab test used the official OnePlus AIRVOOC 50W Magnetic Charger with Smart Rapid Charging Mode turned on.
Manufacturer charging test
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
1% to 100% in 36 minutes (100 W wired); up to 50% in 34 minutes (50 W wireless)OnePlus Test Laboratory, 18 November 2024: ambient and starting phone temperature 25 °C ± 1 °C, screen off, Smart Rapid Charging on. Actual results vary.
Published support term
Sources
13No 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.
Security updates until 7 January 2031End date from OnePlus's UK security-update period list; delivery can vary and chip-supplier patches may lag. The UK pages for the OnePlus 13 state no Android version-upgrade count.
Multimedia — Audio Supported Formats
Sources
13No source recorded
Playback: AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE, WMA; recording: WAV, AAC, MP3
Not verified
Multimedia — Video Supported Formats
Sources
13No source recorded
Playback: 3GP, MP4, MKV, HEVC, AVI, AVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, FLV, MOV; recording: MP4
Not verified
Multimedia — Image Supported Formats
Sources
13No source recorded
Playback: JPEG, PNG, AVIF, WEBP, GIF, BMP, WBMP, HEIF, DNG, ICO; output: JPEG, HEIF
Not verified
Note — Measurement and support conditions
Sources
13No 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
Published operating system
Sources
13No source recorded
OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15
Not verified
Minimum promised Android OS upgrades
4 upgradesAt least four Android OS upgrades; the preinstalled version is not counted.
Not verifiedOnePlus's UK specification and feature pages for the OnePlus 13 state no Android version-upgrade commitment.
ChipsetDiffers
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteQualcomm Oryon CPU up to 4.32 GHz; Adreno 830 GPU.
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
8 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 256 GB storageUFS 3.1 storage. Usable storage is lower after system files.
12 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 256 GB UFS 4.0 storageThe UK store also lists a 16 GB + 512 GB Arctic Dawn configuration, which is a separate SKU. Usable storage is lower after system files.
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; dual nano-SIM plus eSIM; 5GUK specification bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/30/32/66/71; LTE TDD 38/39/40/41/48; 5G SA n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n75/n77/n78. eSIM availability depends on the carrier. OnePlus US sells a separate North American model (CPH2655, e.g. 12 GB + 256 GB Ebony Eclipse, SKU 5011111156); its bands and identifiers are not covered by this UK record.
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
RAMDiffers
8 GBVirtual RAM expansion is not counted as physical memory.
12 GB
Panel technologyDiffers
Swift AMOLED
LTPO 4.1 ProXDROnePlus names the backplane (LTPO 4.1) and its ProXDR branding, not the emitter technology.
eSIM only
No
No
Performance — Published hardware
Sources
13No 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
13No source recorded
No
Not verified
Connectivity — Dual SIM
Sources
13No source recorded
Yes (with Dual SIM Dual Active support)
Not verified
Connectivity — LTE/LTE-A
Sources
13No 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
13No 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
13No 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
13No source recorded
Bluetooth 5.4; codecs: aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0
Not verified
Connectivity — NFC
Sources
13No source recorded
NFC enabled
Not verified
Connectivity — Positioning
Sources
13No source recorded
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS
Not verified
Sensors — Sensor inventory
Sources
13No 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
13No source recorded
USB 2.0, Type-C; supports standard Type-C earphones; dual nano-SIM slot
Not verified
Buttons — Navigation and shortcuts
Sources
13No source recorded
Gesture and on-screen navigation; Plus Key
Not verified
Audio — Speaker features
Sources
13No source recorded
Dual stereo speakers; noise cancellation
Not verified
In The Box — Included items
Sources
13No 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
LPDDR5X
LPDDR5X
Storage technologyDiffers
UFS 3.1
UFS 4.0
Wi-Fi supportDiffers
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.
Wi-Fi 7; 2×2 MIMO; 160 MHz at 5 GHz, 320 MHz at 6 GHz
Bluetooth version
5.4
5.4Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC 5.0.
NFC
Yes
Yes
USB connectionDiffers
USB 2.0 Type-C
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
Plus Key
Sources
13No source recorded
Yes
Not verified
eSIM support
Sources
13No source recorded
No
Not verified
Declared HDR playback formats
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.
Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid
Published security update end dateDiffers
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.
2031-01-07Published UK security period; it does not promise monthly patches or Android version upgrades.
Fingerprint sensorDiffers
In-displayOnePlus does not say whether the in-display sensor is optical or ultrasonic.
Ultrasonic
Aqua Touch
Sources
13No 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
13No source recorded
YesApp and software support apply.
Not verified
Advertised software tools
Sources
13No 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.
IP68 / IP69IEC 60529 laboratory tests: IPX8 in still fresh water 1.5 m for 30 minutes; IPX9 high-temperature spray. Resistance may decrease with wear; liquid damage is not covered by the warranty.
Published operating system
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15Operating system at launch as listed; OnePlus says it may be updated.
Sensors
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Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
Proximity sensor · Ambient light sensor · Color temperature sensor · Compass · Acceleration sensor · Gyroscopes · Ultrasonic fingerprint · Hall sensor · Laser focus sensor · Spectral sensors · Infrared remote control · BarometerComplete Sensors list on the OnePlus UK specification page, including the infrared remote control.
Alert Slider
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
YesListed under Buttons alongside gesture and on-screen navigation support.
Manufacturer shop SKU
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
5011111074
Show unverified (8)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Native telephoto reach
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Memory card support
Not verifiedOnePlus's UK specification has no memory-card entry for the Nord 5, so card support is neither confirmed nor excluded.
Not verifiedThe UK specification lists a dual nano-SIM slot and does not mention a memory card slot either way.
UK manufacturer reference price
Sources
13No source recorded
Not verifiedOnePlus's UK product page did not show a dated price for this configuration.
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Nord 5No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe front camera lists electronic image stabilisation only; OnePlus does not state whether it has OIS.
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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
OnePlus 13
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight213 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Black Eclipse / Arctic Dawn: 213 g. Midnight Ocean is listed at 210 g.
OnePlusWidth76.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Thickness8.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Display size6.82 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Peak brightness4,500 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak claim; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
OnePlusClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
IP ratingIP68 / IP69Manufacturer claim · high confidence
IEC 60529 laboratory tests: IPX8 in still fresh water 1.5 m for 30 minutes; IPX9 high-temperature spray. Resistance may decrease with wear; liquid damage is not covered by the warranty.
OnePlusRAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Pixel density510 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceOnePlus
Native telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Calculated from sources · medium confidence
Counts the wide, telephoto and ultra-wide rear cameras OnePlus lists; the flash and front camera are not counted.
OnePlusManufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources5
- OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 specificationsOnePlus · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 store configurationsOnePlus · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- OnePlus UK OnePlus 13 feature page and footnotesOnePlus · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- OnePlus UK product security update periodOnePlus · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- OnePlus US OnePlus 13 store configurationsOnePlus · accessed 26 Sept 2026
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