LG Velvet 5G vs OnePlus Nord
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Velvet 5G and the OnePlus Nord, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Velvet 5G | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh | 4,115 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 30W |
| RAM (max) | — | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.8 in | 6.44 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 180 g | 184 g |
| Released | May 2020 | Aug 2020 |
Summary: LG Velvet 5G is ahead on battery, screen size, weight (lower is lighter). OnePlus Nord is ahead on our rating, wired charging, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? LG Velvet 5G and OnePlus Nord are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| LG Velvet 5G | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Type | P-OLED, curved edges | Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.44 inches, 100.6 cm² (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~408 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | — |
| PPI Density | ~395 ppi | — |
| Features | Always-on display, LG Dual Screen support | sRGB, DCI-P3 support, Reading mode, Night mode, Video enhancer |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| LG Velvet 5G | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, OxygenOS 12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) (Note: A 4G variant used Snapdragon 845, and a T-Mobile 5G variant used MediaTek Dimensity 1000C) | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Adreno 620 |
Memory
| LG Velvet 5G | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Internal Storage | 128GB | — |
| RAM | 6GB or 8GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), up to 1TB | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 64GB 6GB RAM (India only), 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, UFS 2.1 |
Main Camera
| LG Velvet 5G | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, CINE aspect ratio video recording, UltraShot HDR, Nightscape, Super macro, Portrait, Pro mode, AI scene detection, RAW image, Filters |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS (Sony IMX586); 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4 (depth); 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro) |
Selfie Camera
| LG Velvet 5G | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Dual | — | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm (Sony IMX616); 8 MP, f/2.5, 105˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | — | HDR, Screen flash, Face retouching, Filters, Ultra wide selfie, Face unlock |
Battery
| LG Velvet 5G | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po, non-removable | Li-Po 4115 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | — |
| Charging | 25W wired fast charging, 9W wireless charging | 30W wired (Warp Charge 30T), 70% in 30 min |
Body
| LG Velvet 5G | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Dimensions | 167.2 x 74.1 x 7.9 mm | 158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm (6.23 x 2.89 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 180 g | 184 g (6.5 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame with metallic coat |
| SIM | Nano-SIM, Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | — |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810G compliant | — |
Comms
| LG Velvet 5G | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX & aptX HD & LDAC & AAC |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a Dual Band), A-GPS, NavIC |
Launch
| LG Velvet 5G | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Announced | May 2020 | 2020, July 21 |
| Status | Discontinued (LG announced shutting down mobile division April 5, 2021) | Available. Released 2020, August 04 |
| Release Date | May 15, 2020 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG Velvet 5G or OnePlus Nord?
LG Velvet 5G — 4,300 mAh for the LG Velvet 5G versus 4,115 mAh for the OnePlus Nord.
Which is lighter, LG Velvet 5G or OnePlus Nord?
LG Velvet 5G — 180 g for the LG Velvet 5G versus 184 g for the OnePlus Nord.
Which is newer, LG Velvet 5G or OnePlus Nord?
OnePlus Nord — May 2020 for the LG Velvet 5G versus Aug 2020 for the OnePlus Nord.
Is the LG Velvet 5G or the OnePlus Nord rated higher?
We rate the LG Velvet 5G 7/10 and the OnePlus Nord 8/10.
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