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Nord 5 vs Galaxy S26

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

OnePlus256 GB

Nord 5

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

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

75%Spec
match

Phantom Grey

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THE CHOICE IS PERSONAL

Which one
is your one?

Two great phones.
Different things to love.

75Display79

—Camera—

—Battery81

Make it personal How are scores calculated?

Samsung YOUR MATCH

Galaxy S26

6.3 inches. Just 167 grams.

79%Spec
match

Sky Blue

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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESGalaxy S26 takes the lead.

3.5 points ahead across your selected display priorities.

Change what matters

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

Decision confidence: Close decision · 3.5 points apart

The leading product stays the same when each available priority moves one step. This checks the published-spec model, not lab-tested quality.

Camera, Battery scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below; default scores use only shared, verified categories.

OVERVIEW

Compare the facts.

See each difference separately. Select a topic for its sources and conditions.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics

Bar length shows the stated amount. Use your priorities to decide which amount suits you.

SELECTED TOPIC

01 / 06

Pixel density

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

Nord 5450 ppi

Source 1

Galaxy S26409.08 ppi

PPI is calculated from published full-rectangle diagonal and resolution; it is not a separately measured specification.

Source 1 Source 2

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THE DIFFERENCES THAT MATTER

A quick read on the trade-offs.

Every specification

Galaxy S26

44g lighter.

Published device weight, without a case.

Nord 5: 211g
Galaxy S26: 167g

Schematic balance · not a physical simulation

Nord 5

0.53″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Nord 5: 6.83″
Galaxy S26: 6.3″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

Nord 5: Not verified
Galaxy S26: 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
Galaxy S26: Up to 30h

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 6.3″ diagonally. Larger is a preference, not an automatic win.
Preference, not included in the match score.

Sources behind these differences 3

REASONS TO CONSIDER

Galaxy S26

44 g lighter
167 g vs 211 g, before a case. Also 5.34 mm narrower.
Preference, not included in the match score.
An 8K recording option
8K recording is verified on this phone and absent on the other. Resolution alone does not establish video quality.
Verified hardware; Camera is not scored for this pair.

Sources behind these differences 3

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 S26

Display explainedGalaxy S26 leads

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

Galaxy S26: Uses Samsung's 2,600-nit peak, calculated pixel density from 2340×1080 / 6.3 inches and maximum adaptive 120Hz. These are published capabilities, not lab quality measurements.

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YOUR PHONE, YOUR RULES

What matters to you?

Make the comparison fit your life.

DisplayBalanced

CameraNot scored

BatteryNot scored

Any must-haves?

210g or lighterReverse wireless chargingPublished 7-year support

Your matchGalaxy S26

75vs79

Unknown must-haves pause the recommendation.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

Show differences only

All specs64 specifications

Nord 5

Galaxy S26

Weight

211g

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167g

Width

77.04mm

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71.7mm

Thickness

8.1mm

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7.2mm

Screen size

6.83″

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6.3″

Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.

1800 nits

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

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2600 nits

Pixel density

450 ppi

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409.08 ppi

Maximum refresh rate

144Hz

Refresh varies with content and supported applications.

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120Hz

Native telephoto reach

Not verified

3×

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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YesSamsung lists 8K recording at 30fps, distinct from playback capabilities.

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

Not verified

30 hours

Wireless charging

Not verified

Yes

Published support term

Not verifiedUpdate policy

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7 years

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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Not verified

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

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Not verified

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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OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications

Not verified

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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Not verified

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

Not verified

Dimensions

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

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Not verified

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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Not verified

Storage

256 GB

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Not verified

Physical RAM

8 GBVirtual RAM expansion is not counted as physical memory.

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Not verified

Display resolution

2800 × 1272

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Not verified

Panel technology

Swift AMOLED

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Not verified

Pixel density

450 ppi

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Not verified

Height

163.41 mm

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Not verified

Colour

Phantom Grey

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

Not verified

Form factor

slab

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Not verified

UK battery capacity

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

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Not verified

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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Not verified

eSIM only

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Not verified

Memory card support

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

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Not verified

UK manufacturer reference price

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

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Not verified

Dimensions — None

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

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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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OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications

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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OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications

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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OnePlus UK Nord 5 complete technical specifications

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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Not verified

Camera — Flash

LED

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Not verified

Camera — Zoom

0.6-20x digital zoom

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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 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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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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Not verified

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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Not verified

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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Not verified

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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Not verified

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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Exact variants · Manufacturer specificationsView sources

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THE PRICE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

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A great phone. An even better deal. Find the point where the value flips.

Let’s check the fit first

A verified reference price is needed for both phones.

Review your priorities

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

Your selected categories: Display. 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 score75.3 / 100Selected categories: Display.

(75.25 × 1) ÷ 1

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.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.

BatteryNot scored

Comparable battery claim inputs are missing.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Playback and charging conditions.

PerformanceNot scored

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

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Independent benchmarks.

LongevityNot scored

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

Not included in your current weighted score.

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 S26

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Your weighted score78.8 / 100Selected categories: Display.

(78.76 × 1 + 81.38 × 0 + 100.00 × 0) ÷ 1

Display78.8 / 100

Uses Samsung's 2,600-nit peak, calculated pixel density from 2340×1080 / 6.3 inches and maximum adaptive 120Hz. These are published capabilities, not lab quality measurements.

Selected weight: 1.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage

Published peak brightnessSource value: 2600

86.67 × 40% = 34.67

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Samsung Business UK Samsung Newsroom UK

Pixel densitySource value: 409.08

54.54 × 35% = 19.09

PPI is calculated from published full-rectangle diagonal and resolution; it is not a separately measured specification.

Samsung Business UK Samsung Newsroom UK

Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120

100.00 × 25% = 25.00Samsung Business UK Samsung Newsroom UK

Category score = 34.67 + 19.09 + 25.00 = 78.76

CameraNot scored

Native zoom, camera modules and 8K support are verified below. A complete model-specific pro-workflow audit is still missing, so the v1 camera score is withheld rather than assuming unknown features are absent.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Complete verification of the four model-defined pro workflows.

Battery81.4 / 100

Uses Samsung's up-to 30-hour local-video claim and up-to-55%-in-around-30-minutes charging claim. Manufacturer test methods differ across brands.

Not included in your current weighted score.

low confidence · 100% model coverage

Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 30

85.71 × 65% = 55.71

Samsung's internal pre-release estimate uses locally stored 720p video, Bluetooth earphones and default settings over LTE; it is not mixed-use endurance.

Samsung Business UK

Manufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.83

73.33 × 35% = 25.67

Derived from Samsung's up-to-55% in around 30 minutes with a 25W adapter. Not a sustained charging measurement.

Samsung Newsroom UK

Category score = 55.71 + 25.67 = 81.38

PerformanceNot scored

No comparable independently measured CPU/GPU and sustained-performance results are included.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements.

Longevity100.0 / 100

Samsung's seven-year security-update commitment reaches the v1 duration ceiling. This is total support from launch, not support remaining today.

Not included in your current weighted score.

high confidence · 100% model coverage

Published software-support durationSource value: 7

100.00 × 100% = 100.00

Seven years from global launch; not an estimate of physical lifespan.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Business UK

Category score = 100.00 = 100.00

Specifications & verification

Weight167 gmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Business UK Samsung Newsroom UK

Width71.7 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Business UK Samsung Newsroom UK

Thickness7.2 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Business UK Samsung Newsroom UK

Display size6.3 inchesmanufacturer · high confidence

Full-rectangle diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller. The model-specific specification takes precedence over the buying guide's inconsistent S26 6.2-inch table entry.

Samsung Business UK Samsung Newsroom UK

Peak brightness2600 nitsmanufacturer · medium confidence

Manufacturer's FAQ lists 2,600-nit peak for both S26 and S26+; not independently measured.

Samsung Business UK

Claimed video playback30 hoursmanufacturer · medium confidence

Samsung's internal pre-release estimate uses locally stored 720p video, Bluetooth earphones and default settings over LTE; it is not mixed-use endurance.

Samsung Business UK

Claimed charging rate1.8333333333333333% per minutecalculated · low confidence

Derived from Samsung's up-to-55% in around 30 minutes with a 25W adapter. Not a sustained charging measurement.

55 percent divided by approximately 30 minutes.

Samsung Newsroom UK

Published total support7 yearsmanufacturer · high confidence

Seven years of security updates from launch, not seven years remaining from today. Model-specific security support is listed to 28 February 2033.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Business UK

Wireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidence

Samsung publishes WPC-compatible wireless charging.

Samsung Newsroom UK

Reverse wireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidence

Published as Wireless PowerShare; subject to device compatibility and battery-level restrictions.

Samsung Newsroom UK

Headphone jackNomanufacturer · high confidence

The earjack specification is USB Type-C, not a 3.5mm socket.

Samsung Business UK

Expandable storageNomanufacturer · high confidence

Samsung's model comparison marks Micro SD as N/A. Storage capacity is verified against the model-specific specification.

Samsung UK

eSIM onlyNomanufacturer · high confidence

The UK model supports nano-SIM and eSIM combinations.

Samsung Business UK

IP ratingIP68manufacturer · high confidence

Controlled-lab fresh-water claim: up to 1.5m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Business UK

RAM12 GBmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Business UK Samsung Newsroom UK

Native telephoto reach3×manufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Business UK Samsung Newsroom UK

Claimed optical-quality reach2×manufacturer · high confidence

Published Adaptive Pixel mode at 2x. A separate native telephoto lens reaches 3x; this value is the named sensor-crop mode, not maximum optical reach.

Samsung Business UK Samsung Newsroom UK

Rear camera modules3manufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Business UK Samsung Newsroom UK

8K recordingYesmanufacturer · high confidence

Samsung lists 8K recording at 30fps, distinct from playback capabilities.

Samsung Business UK

Reference MSRP£879.00Samsung Newsroom UK

All sources3

Galaxy S26 256GB — SpecificationsSamsung Business UK · accessed 2026-09-04
Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone YetSamsung Newsroom UK · accessed 2026-09-04
Introducing the Latest Galaxy S26 SeriesSamsung UK · accessed 2026-09-04

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