OnePlus Nord 5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs OnePlus Turbo 6
Quick Comparison
OnePlus Nord 5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than OnePlus Turbo 6. OnePlus Turbo 6 has more internal memory than OnePlus Nord 5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)
| Name | OnePlus Nord 5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Turbo 6 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 36999 | Rs. 39999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 08, 2025. The cost of OnePlus Nord 5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 36999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be January 08, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of OnePlus Turbo 6 is Rs. 39999.
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to OnePlus Turbo 6's 6.7 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. OnePlus Turbo 6 has display density of 459 PPI & OnePlus Nord 5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has only 450 PPI display density. OnePlus Nord 5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.8:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus Turbo 6 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
OnePlus Nord 5 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to OnePlus Turbo 6's lower 8 GB RAM. OnePlus Turbo 6 has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than OnePlus Nord 5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) (256 GB).
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to OnePlus Turbo 6's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. OnePlus Nord 5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to OnePlus Turbo 6's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
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| Name | OnePlus Nord 5 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Turbo 6 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Nord 5 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| SAR | 1.11 W/kg (Head) 0.95 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 08, 2025 | January 08, 2026 (Expected) |
| In The Box | OnePlus Nord 5, 80W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter, Type-A to C Cable, Quick Start Guide, Protective Case, Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77 x 163.4 x 8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Phantom Grey, Dry Ice, Marble Sands | Black; other colors |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1272 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1272 x 2800 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.8:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 450 PPI | ~ 459 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.6% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | Adjustible: 800, Full-screen (HBM): 1400, Peak Brightness: 1800 nits | |
| Features | Support sRGB, DCI-P3, 100% DCI-P3, Touch Response (Instantaneous): Up to 3000 Hz, Eye-care Pulse-Width Modulation: 3840 Hz, 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 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | No | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78/n80/n81/n84/n89 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, support aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0 | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, NavIC | Single band: GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, M-sensor Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core, | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Eraser, AI Perfect Shot, AI Reflection Remover, AI Reframe, Dual intelligence, Google Gemini, AI VoiceScribe, AI Translation, AI Call Assistant | AI Eraser 2.0, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Remover, AI Clarity Enhancer, Game Camera, AI Screen Detectors, Splash Touch, Glove Mode |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sensor Size: 1/1.56", 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, Field of View: 84°, Autofocus: Yes 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) Sensor: OV08D10, Sensor size: 1/4", Pixel Size: 1.12 µm, Lens Quantity: 5P, Tri-axis Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes, Focal Length: 15 mm equivalent, Field of View: 116°, Autofocus: Yes, Macro: 3.5 cm | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT-700 CMOS (aka IMX906) | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 0.6-20x Digital Zoom, 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 | Color spectrum sensor, HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Sensor: SAMSUNG ISOCELL JN5, Sensor Size: 1/2.75", Lens Quantity: 5P, Pixel Size: 0.64 µm, Tri-axis Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes, Focal Length: 21 mm equivalent, Autofocus: Yes, Field of View: 90° Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 15 | ColorOS 15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen4 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520 | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.20 GHz & 3xCortex-A720@3.00 GHz& 2xA720 @2.80 GHz, & 2xA720@2.02 GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Adreno 825 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | Playback: JPEG, PNG, AVIF, WEBP, GIF, BMP, WBMP, HEIF, DNG, ICO, Output: JPEG, HEIF | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Playback: AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE, WMA, Recording: WAV, AAC, MP3, HDR10/HDR10+ | MP3, AMR, APE, OGG, FLAC, WAV, MIDI, WMA |
| Video | Playback: 3GP, MP4, MKV, HEVC, AVI, AVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, FLV, MOV, Recording: MP4 | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | Stereo |
| Audio Features | Playback: AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE, WMA Recording: WAV, AAC, MP3 HDR10/HDR10+ | An Immersive Surround Sound Experience |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6800 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W | Yes, 100W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes |
| Video Playback Time | 19 hours | |