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Nord 5 vs Galaxy A16

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OnePlus256 GB

Nord 5

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

256 GB · 8 GB RAM · Phantom Grey · UK 5011113305

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Phantom Grey

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THE CHOICE IS PERSONAL

Which one
is your one?

Two great phones.
Different things to love.

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Samsung128 GB

Galaxy A16

6.7″ · Super AMOLED

128 GB · Black · UK SM-A165FZKBEUB

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Black

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SPECIFICATIONS-ONLY COMPARISONThe facts are here. A score isn’t—yet.

There isn’t enough shared evidence for a weighted recommendation. Explore the verified differences below.

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Published-spec match · for your selected priorities. Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring

Display, Camera, Battery scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below. We do not fill missing inputs with estimates.

OVERVIEW

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SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics

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Pixel density

Pixels per inch describe display density. This is not an overall display-quality or colour-accuracy score.

Nord 5450 ppi

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Galaxy A16Not verified

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THE DIFFERENCES THAT MATTER

A quick read on the trade-offs.

Every specification

Galaxy A16

11g lighter.

Published device weight, without a case.

Nord 5: 211g
Galaxy A16: 200g

Schematic balance · not a physical simulation

Nord 5

0.13″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Nord 5: 6.83″
Galaxy A16: 6.7″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

Nord 5: Not verified
Galaxy A16: Not verified

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
Galaxy A16: Up to 18h

Shared 40-hour scale · not mixed-use battery life

BEYOND THE TOTAL

Why choose each?

Different strengths. Your call.

REASONS TO CONSIDER

Nord 5

More screen, if you want it
6.83″ vs 6.7″ diagonally. Larger is a preference, not an automatic win.
Preference, not included in the match score.

Sources behind these differences 2

REASONS TO CONSIDER

Galaxy A16

11 g lighter
200 g vs 211 g, before a case.
Preference, not included in the match score.

Sources behind these differences 2

Published facts, not hands-on recommendations. These preferences do not add extra points to the match score; no tested battery gains are inferred.

GO A LITTLE DEEPER

Where each phone shines.

Explore the numbers behind the match.

Nord 5 Galaxy A16

Display explainedNot enough evidence to score

Nord 5: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

Galaxy A16: Required display inputs are incomplete.

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YOUR PHONE, YOUR RULES

What matters to you?

Make the comparison fit your life.

DisplayNot scored

CameraNot scored

BatteryNot scored

Any must-haves?

210g or lighterReverse wireless chargingPublished 7-year support

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Full specifications

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Nord 5

Galaxy A16

Weight

211g

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OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications

200g

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Width

77.04mm

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77.9mm

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Thickness

8.1mm

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7.9mm

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Screen size

6.83″

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6.7″

Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.

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Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.

1800 nitsClaimed peak brightness · HBM is a different measurement and is not substituted for an unpublished peak figure.

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OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications

Not verified

Pixel density

450 ppi

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Maximum refresh rate

144HzRefresh varies with content and supported applications.

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Not verifiedNot stated in the checked manufacturer specification; not treated as zero or absent.

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Native telephoto reach

Not verified

Rear camera modules

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8K video recording

NoThe published native video modes reach 4K; no native 8K mode is listed.

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Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.

Not verified

18 hoursVideo Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

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Wireless charging

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Published support term

Not verifiedUpdate policy

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Not verifiedUpdate policy

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Display specification

Parameters Size: 6.83" (measured diagonally from corner to corner) Resolution: 1.5K (FHD+), 2800 x 1272 Pixel density: 450 ppi Aspect Ratio: 19.8:9 Screen-to-body Ratio: 93.6% Refresh Rate: Up to 144Hz (60/90/120/144Hz) Panel Type: Swift AMOLED with Ultra HDR support Adjustible / Full-screen (HBM) / Peak Brightness: 800 / 1400 / 1800 nits Color: 10-bit (1.07 billion colors) Support sRGB, DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3 Touch Response (Instantaneous): Up to 3000 Hz Eye-care Pulse-Width Modulation: 3840 Hz Sun-amp technology: Yes Protective Material: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i (exclusively co-developed material); Features Nature tone display Eye comfort Bed time mode Screen color mode Color personalization Color vision enhancement Auto brightness Manual brightness Screen color temperature Night Mode Multi-brightness color calibration

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OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications

169.1mm (6.7" full rectangle) / 164.5mm (6.5" rounded corners); Super AMOLED; 1080 x 2340 (FHD+)

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Chipset / published CPU

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

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OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications

Octa-Core; published CPU clock groups: 2.2GHz, 2GHz. Chipset trade name is not stated in this specification.

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RAM and storage configuration

8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage. Operating System: OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android™ 15 CPU: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform GPU: Qualcomm® Adreno™ 735 RAM: 8 / 12GB LPDDR5X with OnePlus RAM-Vitalization RAM Expansion: 4/6/8GB (8GB RAM), 4/8/12GB (12GB RAM) Storage: 256/512GB UFS 3.1 Available configurations: 8GB + 256GB / 12GB + 512GB Heat dissipation area: 32207mm² Battery: 5,200 mAh (Single-cell non-removable) 80W SUPERVOOC Charging / 18W PD（55W PPS） Reverse Charging: 5W (Wired only) Bypass Charging: Yes Haptics: X-axis motor Certification: TÜV SÜD 72-month Fluency Rating A

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128 GB storage; 4 GB RAM

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Camera system

Main Camera Sensor: Sony LYT-700 CMOS (aka IMX906) Sensor Size: 1/1.56" Megapixels: 50 Pixel Size: 1.0 µm Lens Quantity: 6P Tri-axis Optical Image Stabilization: Yes Tri-axis Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes Focal Length: 24 mm equivalent Aperture: ƒ/1.8 Field of View: 84° Autofocus: Yes; Ultra-Wide Sensor: OV08D10 Sensor size: 1/4" Megapixels: 8 Pixel Size: 1.12 µm Lens Quantity: 5P Tri-axis Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes Focal Length: 15 mm equivalent Aperture: ƒ/2.2 Field of View: 116° Autofocus: Yes Macro: 3.5 cm; Flash LED; Zoom 0.6-20x digital zoom; Video 4K video at 60/30 fps 1080p video at 60/30 fps 720p video at 30 fps EIS/OIS video: 4K video at 60/30 fps, 1080p video at 60/30 fps (default), 720p video at 30 fps Slo-mo video at 1080p at 120 fps, 720p at 240 fps Time-lapse at 4K video at 30 fps, 1080p video at 30 fps Digital zoom: Up to 18x Dual-view video at 1080p, 30 fps Video zoom: 4K video at 60/30 fps, 1080p video at 60/30 fps, 720p video at 30 fps Cinematic: 3840x1644 at 30 fps Video Editor; Features 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.; Front Camera Sensor: SAMSUNG ISOCELL JN5 Sensor Size: 1/2.75" Megapixels: 50 Lens Quantity: 5P Pixel Size: 0.64 µm Tri-axis Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes Focal Length: 21 mm equivalent Autofocus: Yes Aperture: ƒ/2.0 Field of View: 90°; Video 4K video at 60/30 fps, 1080p video at 60/30 fps, 720p video at 30 fps (beautification on 1080p 30 fps or 720p 30 fps only) Steady Mode: 1080p video at 60 fps; Features Face Unlock, Photo, Video, Portrait, Nightscape Selfie, Panorama Selfie, Dual-view Video, Time-lapse. Slo-Mo, Retouch, Screen Flash

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OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications

Rear: 50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP; front: 13.0 MP; recording: FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps

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Battery and charging

5200 mAh UK battery capacity; 80 W SUPERVOOC. Operating System: OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android™ 15 CPU: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform GPU: Qualcomm® Adreno™ 735 RAM: 8 / 12GB LPDDR5X with OnePlus RAM-Vitalization RAM Expansion: 4/6/8GB (8GB RAM), 4/8/12GB (12GB RAM) Storage: 256/512GB UFS 3.1 Available configurations: 8GB + 256GB / 12GB + 512GB Heat dissipation area: 32207mm² Battery: 5,200 mAh (Single-cell non-removable) 80W SUPERVOOC Charging / 18W PD（55W PPS） Reverse Charging: 5W (Wired only) Bypass Charging: Yes Haptics: X-axis motor Certification: TÜV SÜD 72-month Fluency Rating A

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OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications

5000 mAh typical capacity; manufacturer video claim up to 18 h. Capacity and playback claims do not establish independently measured endurance.

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Dimensions

163.41 × 77.04 × 8.1 mm (height × width × depth); Phantom Grey finish

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164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (height × width × depth)

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Regional SIM / network configuration

UK configuration. eSIM No; Dual SIM Yes (with Dual SIM Dual Active support); LTE/LTE-A 4×4 MIMO, Supports up to DL Cat 19/UL Cat 18 (1600Mbps/200Mbps), depending on carrier support; LTE GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz 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 *Network connectivity may vary depending on carrier’s network and related service deployment.; Wi-Fi 2x2 MIMO, Support 2.4G/5G 160MHz, Wi-Fi 6, Support WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4, support aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0; NFC NFC enabled; Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS. US carrier compatibility and availability need separate confirmation.

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OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications

UK SM-A165FZKBEUB; Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF); SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD); 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD. Carrier services and US availability need separate confirmation.

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Storage

256 GB

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128 GB

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RAM

8 GBVirtual RAM expansion is not counted as physical memory.

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4 GB

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Main display resolution

2800 × 1272

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1080 x 2340 (FHD+)

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Panel technology

Swift AMOLED

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Super AMOLED

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Pixel density

450 ppi

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Not verified

Height

163.41 mm

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164.4 mm

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Colour

Phantom Grey

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OnePlus UK OnePlus Nord 5 Phantom Grey 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM configuration

Black

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Form factor

slab

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slab

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Typical battery capacity

5200 mAhRegional capacities differ; this value is from the UK technical page.

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5000 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.

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Wired charging power

80 WSUPERVOOC conditions and compatible charger/cable apply.

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Not verified

Front camera

50 MP Samsung JN5, f/2.0, autofocus

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13.0 MP

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eSIM only

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Memory card support

Not verifiedNot stated in the checked manufacturer specification; not treated as zero or absent.

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Yes

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Manufacturer UK reference price

Not verifiedNo dated price for the selected SKU was returned with the checked configuration payload.

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OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications

Not verifiedNo price was returned for this exact configuration in the checked manufacturer catalogue.

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Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbers

Dimensions — None

Height: 163.41 mm Width: 77.04 mm Thickness: 8.1 mm Weight: 211g

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OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications

Not verified

Display — Parameters

Size: 6.83" (measured diagonally from corner to corner) Resolution: 1.5K (FHD+), 2800 x 1272 Pixel density: 450 ppi Aspect Ratio: 19.8:9 Screen-to-body Ratio: 93.6% Refresh Rate: Up to 144Hz (60/90/120/144Hz) Panel Type: Swift AMOLED with Ultra HDR support Adjustible / Full-screen (HBM) / Peak Brightness: 800 / 1400 / 1800 nits Color: 10-bit (1.07 billion colors) Support sRGB, DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3 Touch Response (Instantaneous): Up to 3000 Hz Eye-care Pulse-Width Modulation: 3840 Hz Sun-amp technology: Yes Protective Material: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i (exclusively co-developed material)

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Not verified

Display — Features

Nature tone display Eye comfort Bed time mode Screen color mode Color personalization Color vision enhancement Auto brightness Manual brightness Screen color temperature Night Mode Multi-brightness color calibration

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Not verified

Performance — None

Operating System: OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android™ 15 CPU: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform GPU: Qualcomm® Adreno™ 735 RAM: 8 / 12GB LPDDR5X with OnePlus RAM-Vitalization RAM Expansion: 4/6/8GB (8GB RAM), 4/8/12GB (12GB RAM) Storage: 256/512GB UFS 3.1 Available configurations: 8GB + 256GB / 12GB + 512GB Heat dissipation area: 32207mm² Battery: 5,200 mAh (Single-cell non-removable) 80W SUPERVOOC Charging / 18W PD（55W PPS） Reverse Charging: 5W (Wired only) Bypass Charging: Yes Haptics: X-axis motor Certification: TÜV SÜD 72-month Fluency Rating A

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Not verified

Camera — Main Camera

Sensor: Sony LYT-700 CMOS (aka IMX906) Sensor Size: 1/1.56" Megapixels: 50 Pixel Size: 1.0 µm Lens Quantity: 6P Tri-axis Optical Image Stabilization: Yes Tri-axis Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes Focal Length: 24 mm equivalent Aperture: ƒ/1.8 Field of View: 84° Autofocus: Yes

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Not verified

Camera — Ultra-Wide

Sensor: OV08D10 Sensor size: 1/4" Megapixels: 8 Pixel Size: 1.12 µm Lens Quantity: 5P Tri-axis Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes Focal Length: 15 mm equivalent Aperture: ƒ/2.2 Field of View: 116° Autofocus: Yes Macro: 3.5 cm

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Camera — Flash

LED

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Not verified

Camera — Zoom

0.6-20x digital zoom

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Camera — Video

4K video at 60/30 fps 1080p video at 60/30 fps 720p video at 30 fps EIS/OIS video: 4K video at 60/30 fps, 1080p video at 60/30 fps (default), 720p video at 30 fps Slo-mo video at 1080p at 120 fps, 720p at 240 fps Time-lapse at 4K video at 30 fps, 1080p video at 30 fps Digital zoom: Up to 18x Dual-view video at 1080p, 30 fps Video zoom: 4K video at 60/30 fps, 1080p video at 60/30 fps, 720p video at 30 fps Cinematic: 3840x1644 at 30 fps Video Editor

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OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications

Not verified

Camera — Features

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.

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Camera — Front Camera

Sensor: SAMSUNG ISOCELL JN5 Sensor Size: 1/2.75" Megapixels: 50 Lens Quantity: 5P Pixel Size: 0.64 µm Tri-axis Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes Focal Length: 21 mm equivalent Autofocus: Yes Aperture: ƒ/2.0 Field of View: 90°

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Not verified

Camera — Video

4K video at 60/30 fps, 1080p video at 60/30 fps, 720p video at 30 fps (beautification on 1080p 30 fps or 720p 30 fps only) Steady Mode: 1080p video at 60 fps

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Not verified

Camera — Features

Face Unlock, Photo, Video, Portrait, Nightscape Selfie, Panorama Selfie, Dual-view Video, Time-lapse. Slo-Mo, Retouch, Screen Flash

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Connectivity — eSIM

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Not verified

Connectivity — Dual SIM

Yes (with Dual SIM Dual Active support)

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Not verified

Connectivity — LTE/LTE-A

4×4 MIMO, Supports up to DL Cat 19/UL Cat 18 (1600Mbps/200Mbps), depending on carrier support

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Not verified

Connectivity — LTE

GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz 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 *Network connectivity may vary depending on carrier’s network and related service deployment.

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Not verified

Connectivity — Wi-Fi

2x2 MIMO, Support 2.4G/5G 160MHz, Wi-Fi 6, Support WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax

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Not verified

Connectivity — Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.4, support aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0

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Not verified

Connectivity — NFC

NFC enabled

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Not verified

Connectivity — Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS

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Not verified

Sensors — None

In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer M-sensor Electronic Compass Gyroscope Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Sensor Core Infrared blaster

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Not verified

Ports — None

USB 2.0, Type-C Support standard Type-C earphone Dual nano-SIM slot

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Not verified

Buttons — None

Gestures and on-screen navigation support Plus Key

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Audio — None

Dual Stereo Speakers Noise cancellation support

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Not verified

Multimedia — Audio Supported Formats

Playback: AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE, WMA Recording: WAV, AAC, MP3 HDR10/HDR10+

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Multimedia — Video Supported Formats

Playback: 3GP, MP4, MKV, HEVC, AVI, AVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, FLV, MOV Recording: MP4

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Not verified

Multimedia — Image Supported Formats

Playback: JPEG, PNG, AVIF, WEBP, GIF, BMP, WBMP, HEIF, DNG, ICO Output: JPEG, HEIF

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Not verified

In The Box — None

OnePlus Nord 5 Type-A to C Cable Quick Start Guide Safety Information Screen Protector (pre-applied) SIM Tray Ejector

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Not verified

Note — None

1. Relevant product parameter descriptions have been addressed on the corresponding pages and will not be repeated here. For details, please refer to the specific instructions on each page. 2. The weight of the phone is about 211g, and the weight of the screen protector may add an additional 3g. The size and weight of the mobile phone may vary according to configuration, manufacturing process and measurement method. 3. Due to the mobile phone system file occupying space (including Android system and pre-installed apps), the available memory capacity is less than this value. Storage capacity will vary based on software version and may vary from device to device. 4. Photo pixels of different camera modes may vary, please refer to the actual situation. Video pixels of different shooting modes may also vary, please refer to the actual situation. 5. The battery of OnePlus Nord 5 adopts a single-cell design, with a typical capacity of 5200 mAh; typical energy: 19.81Wh. The rated capacity is 5200 mAh; rated energy: 19.81Wh. The battery is non-removable. 6. Product pictures and content on the page are for illustrative purposes only. The actual results (including but not limited to appearance, color, size) and the screen display content (including but limited to background, UI, and picture) may vary; 7. At least four generations of android OS upgrades and six years of security updates from the launch date. 8. Numbers are theoretical, obtained under a controlled test environment (see each specific description) and provided by the supplier or the OnePlus laboratory. Actual performance may vary due to individual product differences, software versions, use conditions and environmental factors.Please refer to the actual experience. 9. Due to the real-time changes in product batches and supply factors, in order to provide accurate information on product information, specifications, and product characteristics, OnePlus may adjust and revise the text descriptions, picture effects, and other content on the above pages in real time to match the reality of the product performance, specifications, index, parts and other information; in the event that page modifications and adjustments are necessary, no special notice will be given.

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3.5 mm headphone jack

Not verified

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USB connection

Not verified

USB Type-C; USB 2.0

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Wireless connectivity

Not verified

802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80; Bluetooth v5.3

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Colour Depth (Main Display)

Not verified

16M

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Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)

Not verified

50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP

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Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)

Not verified

F1.8 , F2.2 , F2.4

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Rear Camera - Auto Focus

Not verified

Yes

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Rear Camera - OIS

Not verified

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Rear Camera Zoom

Not verified

Digital Zoom up to 10x

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Front Camera - Resolution

Not verified

13.0 MP

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Front Camera - F Number

Not verified

F2.0

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Front Camera - Auto Focus

Not verified

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Front Camera - OIS

Not verified

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Rear Camera - Flash

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Yes

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Samsung UK Galaxy A16 technical specifications — SM-A165FZKBEUB

Front Camera - Flash

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Video Recording Resolution

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FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps

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Slow Motion

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120fps @HD

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Available Storage (GB)

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108.3

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External Storage Support

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MicroSD (Up to 1.5TB)

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Number of SIM

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Dual-SIM

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SIM size

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Nano-SIM (4FF)

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SIM Slot Type

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SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)

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Infra

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2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD

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2G GSM

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GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900

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3G UMTS

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B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900)

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4G FDD LTE

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B1(2100), B3(1800), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B20(800), B28(700)

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4G TDD LTE

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B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)

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USB Interface

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USB Type-C

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USB Version

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USB 2.0

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Location Technology

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GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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Earjack

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USB Type-C

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MHL

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Wi-Fi

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802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80

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Wi-Fi Direct

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Yes

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Bluetooth Version

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Bluetooth v5.3

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NFC

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Yes

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PC Sync.

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Smart Switch (PC version)

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Android

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Form Factor

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Touchscreen Bar

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Sensors

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Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing

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Removable

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Energy Efficiency Class

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Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles

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1200

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Stereo Support

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Video Playing Resolution

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FHD (1920 x 1080)@60fps

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Samsung DeX Support

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SmartThings Support

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Yes

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Mobile TV

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Good comparisons start with good sources.5 cited sources for this pair. Every number has a story.See the evidence

Your selected categories: none. Scores reflect published capabilities, not hands-on testing. Manufacturer battery claims can use different test conditions. Verified specifications remain visible even where a category cannot be scored.

How we calculate scores

OnePlus Nord 5

256 GB · checked 10 Sept 2026

Your weighted scoreNot availableSelected categories: None.

Comparable evidence is missing in one or more selected categories.

Display75.3 / 100

Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

Selected weight: 1.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage

Published peak brightnessSource value: 1800

60.00 × 40% = 24.00

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

OnePlus

Pixel densitySource value: 450

75.00 × 35% = 26.25

Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.

OnePlus

Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 144

100.00 × 25% = 25.00OnePlus

Category score = 24.00 + 26.25 + 25.00 = 75.25

CameraNot scored

Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.

Selected weight: 1.

Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.

BatteryNot scored

Comparable battery claim inputs are missing.

Selected weight: 1.

Missing: Playback and charging conditions.

PerformanceNot scored

Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.

Selected weight: 1.

Missing: Independent benchmarks.

LongevityNot scored

The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.

Selected weight: 1.

Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.

Specifications & verification

Weight211 gmanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus

Width77.04 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus

Thickness8.1 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus

Display size6.83 inchesmanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus

Peak brightness1800 nitsmanufacturer · high confidence

HBM is a different measurement and is not substituted for an unpublished peak figure.

OnePlus

Claimed video playbackNot verified

not published

Claimed charging rateNot verified

not published

Published total supportNot verified

not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

not published

Headphone jackNot verified

not published

Expandable storageNot verified

not published

OnePlus

eSIM onlyNomanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus

IP ratingNot verified

not published

RAM8 GBmanufacturer · high confidence

Virtual RAM expansion is not counted as physical memory.

OnePlus

Pixel density450 ppimanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus

Maximum refresh rate144 Hzmanufacturer · high confidence

Refresh varies with content and supported applications.

OnePlus

Native telephoto reachNot verified

not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

not published

Rear camera modules2manufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus

8K recordingNomanufacturer · high confidence

The published native video modes reach 4K; no native 8K mode is listed.

OnePlus

Reference MSRPNot verified

All sources2

OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specificationsOnePlus · accessed 2026-09-10
OnePlus UK OnePlus Nord 5 Phantom Grey 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM configurationOnePlus · accessed 2026-09-10

Samsung Galaxy A16

128 GB · checked 10 Sept 2026

Your weighted scoreNot availableSelected categories: None.

Comparable evidence is missing in one or more selected categories.

DisplayNot scored

Required display inputs are incomplete.

Selected weight: 1.

Missing: Comparable display specifications.

CameraNot scored

Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.

Selected weight: 1.

Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.

BatteryNot scored

Comparable battery claim inputs are missing.

Selected weight: 1.

Missing: Playback and charging conditions.

PerformanceNot scored

Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.

Selected weight: 1.

Missing: Independent benchmarks.

LongevityNot scored

The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.

Selected weight: 1.

Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.

Specifications & verification

Weight200 gmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung

Width77.9 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung

Thickness7.9 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung

Display size6.7 inchesmanufacturer · high confidence

Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.

Samsung

Peak brightnessNot verified

not published

Claimed video playback18 hoursmanufacturer · high confidence

Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung

Claimed charging rateNot verified

not published

Published total supportNot verified

not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

not published

Headphone jackNomanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung

Expandable storageYesmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung

eSIM onlyNomanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung

IP ratingNot verified

not published

RAM4 GBmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung

Pixel densityNot verified

not published

Maximum refresh rateNot verified

not published

Samsung

Native telephoto reachNot verified

not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

not published

Rear camera modules3manufacturer · high confidenceSamsung

8K recordingNomanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung

Reference MSRPNot verified

All sources3

Samsung UK Galaxy A16 technical specifications — SM-A165FZKBEUBSamsung · accessed 2026-09-10
Samsung UK Galaxy A16 product pageSamsung · accessed 2026-09-10
Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 2026-09-10

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11g lighter.

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11 g lighter

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