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iPhone 16 Pro vs OnePlus Nord 5

iPhone 16 Pro and OnePlus Nord 5 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

iPhone 16 Pro

6.5/10

No price yet

OnePlus Nord 5

6.5/10

No price yet

Best for

  • GamingOnePlus Nord 5
  • Keeping it for yearsiPhone 16 Pro

Head to head

  • Performance
    8.2
    7.6

    iPhone 16 Pro has the faster chip: Apple A18 Pro against Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.

  • Gaming
    6.8
    7.6

    OnePlus Nord 5 has the stronger graphics for games. iPhone 16 Pro is fast in short bursts but its thin body limits how long it can hold that speed.

  • Display
    3.6
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  • Camera
    3.0
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  • Durability
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    3.9
  • Longevity
    8.1
    7.3

    iPhone 16 Pro should get software updates for about 3.9 more years, against about 2.8 for OnePlus Nord 5.

  • Storage
    9.4
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  • Connectivity
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    5.9
  • Size and weight
    7.3
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  • Extras
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    3.8
All specifications
iPhone 16 Pro
OnePlus Nord 5
General
Condition
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Available. Released 2025, July 08
Model
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CPH2709, CPH2707
Operating System
iOS 18
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Performance
CPU
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Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm)
GPU
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Adreno 735
Processor
Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)
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Display
Brightness
1000
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Display Type
OLED
1330 nits max brightness (measured)
Refresh Rate
120
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Resolution
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1272 x 2800 pixels (~450 ppi density)
Screen Protection
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Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Screen Size
6.3
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Camera
Megapixels
48
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Video Resolution
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4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Battery and power
Charging Port
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80W wired, 33W PPS, 18W PD, 100% in just 54 min 5W reverse wired Bypass charging
Charging Wattage
25
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Memory
RAM
8
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Storage
Storage Capacity
1000
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Connectivity
2G
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900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
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GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
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HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - International
5G Bands
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1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
Bluetooth
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5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
Infrared Port
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Yes
NFC
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Yes
Network Technology
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HSPA, LTE, 5G
Sound
Loudspeaker
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-25.3 LUFS (Very good)
Ports
Headphone Jack
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No
USB Type
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USB Type-C 2.0
Build and size
Build
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Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back, plastic frame
Dimensions
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6.83 inches, 113.3 cm 2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Thickness
8.3
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Weight
199
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Features
FM Radio
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No
Questions people ask

Which is better, iPhone 16 Pro or OnePlus Nord 5?

iPhone 16 Pro and OnePlus Nord 5 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. iPhone 16 Pro wins on performance and longevity; OnePlus Nord 5 wins on gaming.

Which is faster, iPhone 16 Pro or OnePlus Nord 5?

iPhone 16 Pro has the faster chip: Apple A18 Pro against Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.

Which is better for gaming, iPhone 16 Pro or OnePlus Nord 5?

OnePlus Nord 5 has the stronger graphics for games. iPhone 16 Pro is fast in short bursts but its thin body limits how long it can hold that speed.

Which will last more years, iPhone 16 Pro or OnePlus Nord 5?

iPhone 16 Pro should get software updates for about 3.9 more years, against about 2.8 for OnePlus Nord 5.

Which is better for keeping it for years, iPhone 16 Pro or OnePlus Nord 5?

iPhone 16 Pro scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, iPhone 16 Pro or OnePlus Nord 5?

OnePlus Nord 5 is the newer of the two, released July 2025.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.