OnePlus 13R vs OnePlus Nord 5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the OnePlus 13R and the OnePlus Nord 5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| OnePlus 13R | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 6,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80W | 80W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.78 in | 6.83 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 206 g | 211 g |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Jul 2025 |
Summary: OnePlus 13R is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). OnePlus Nord 5 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, refresh rate.
Display
| OnePlus 13R | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO 4.1 AMOLED, 120Hz ProXDR Display, 10-bit Color Depth, 100% Display P3 | Swift AMOLED, 144Hz, Ultra HDR, 1800 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.83 inches |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi density) | 1.5K (2800 x 1272 pixels), 450 ppi |
| Brightness | 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (Peak) | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Features | Aqua Touch 2.0, Glove Mode | 10-bit color, sRGB, DCI-P3, 3840 Hz PWM Dimming, Aqua Touch |
Platform
| OnePlus 13R | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (specific configuration not detailed in snippets) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Qualcomm Adreno 735 |
Memory
| OnePlus 13R | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB LPDDR5X | 8GB, 12GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB UFS 4.0 | 256GB, 512GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| OnePlus 13R | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.0, 47mm (telephoto), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom, EIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm, EIS | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI features (AI Detail Boost, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Eraser, AI Eraser) | Dual AI (AI Perfect Shot, AI Unblur), LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps (details may vary) |
| Modules | — | Dual |
| Primary | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, Sony LYT-700 sensor, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree FOV |
Selfie Camera
| OnePlus 13R | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm, EIS, fixed focus | — |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Dual AI, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps, 1080p@30/60fps (details may vary) |
| Modules | — | Single |
| Primary | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, Samsung ISOCELL JN5 sensor |
Battery
| OnePlus 13R | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 6000 mAh, non-removable | 6800 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 80W wired, 1-100% in ~30 min (advertised) | 80W SuperVOOC wired, 5W reverse wired, Bypass Charging |
Body
| OnePlus 13R | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 161.72 x 75.8 x 8 mm | 8.1 mm thickness |
| Weight | 206 g | 211g |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 7i), glass back (Corning Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame | Glass front, plastic frame, glass back (rumored) |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | — |
| IP Rating | IP65 dust/water resistant | — |
| Colors | — | Marbled, Gray (rumored) |
Comms
| OnePlus 13R | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 | 5.4 (expected) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Other | BeaconLink | — |
| Radio | — | No |
| IR Blaster | — | Yes |
Launch
| OnePlus 13R | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, January | 2025, July 08 |
| Status | Released 2025, January 07 | Available. Released 2025, July 08 |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15.0 | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, OnePlus 13R or OnePlus Nord 5?
OnePlus Nord 5 — 6,000 mAh for the OnePlus 13R versus 6,800 mAh for the OnePlus Nord 5.
Which has the smoother screen, OnePlus 13R or OnePlus Nord 5?
OnePlus Nord 5 — 120 Hz for the OnePlus 13R versus 144 Hz for the OnePlus Nord 5.
Which is lighter, OnePlus 13R or OnePlus Nord 5?
OnePlus 13R — 206 g for the OnePlus 13R versus 211 g for the OnePlus Nord 5.
Which is newer, OnePlus 13R or OnePlus Nord 5?
OnePlus Nord 5 — Jan 2025 for the OnePlus 13R versus Jul 2025 for the OnePlus Nord 5.
Is the OnePlus 13R or the OnePlus Nord 5 rated higher?
We rate the OnePlus 13R 8/10 and the OnePlus Nord 5 9/10.