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.
Head to head
| OnePlus 13R | OnePlus Nord 5 |
|---|
| Price | ₹32,999 | ₹33,999 |
| 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.
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus Nord 5 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, OnePlus 13R is the cheaper option.
Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — see how we research & rate phones.
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.
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