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Smartphone Smackdown: Samsung Galaxy S25 vs OnePlus Nord 5
Samsung Galaxy S25
VS
OnePlus Nord 5
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy S25
VS
OnePlus Nord 5
Build Quality
| Device Height | 146.9 mm (5.78 inches) | 163.41 mm (6.43 inches) |
| Device Width | 70.5 mm (2.78 inches) | 77.04 mm (3.03 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.2 mm (0.28 inches) | 8.1 mm (0.32 inches) |
| Device Weight | 162 g (5.71 oz) | 211 g (7.44 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP65 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | Vapor chamber |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Plastic |
| Available Color Options | Black, Silver, Gray, Blue, Green, Pink | White, Gray, Blue |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 91.1% | 90.1% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 4470 MHz | 3000 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (1 + 4 + 3) |
| CPU Architecture | - 6 cores at 3.53 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix M)- 2 cores at 4.32 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix L) | - 3 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A520- 4 cores at 2.8 GHz: Cortex-A720- 1 core at 3 GHz: Cortex-X4 |
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 3 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Hexagon |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 830 | Adreno 735 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1100 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 1536 | 768 |
| Computational Performance | ~3379.2 GFLOPS | ~1689.6 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 5333 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) | Android 15 |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 8.0 | OxygenOS 15 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 09:09 hr | 10:44 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 17:15 hr | 16:17 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 108 hr | 112 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Optical, 3x | Digital |
| Camera Flash | LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (1080p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | 116° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Telephoto: 10 MP 3) Ultrawide: 12 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 8 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 12 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 8192 x 6144 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.0 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 26 mm | 21 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | Samsung S5K3LU | Samsung JN5 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.2" (≈ 0.31 inch) | 1/2.76" (≈ 0.36 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 0.64 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 1 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | No |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS B1(2100),B2(1900),B4(AWS),B5(850),B8(900) | WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19 |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1(2100),B2(1900),B3(1800),B4(AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B8(900),B12(700),B13(700),B14(700),B18(800),B19(800),B20(800),B25(1900),B26(850),B28(700),B29(700),B30(2300),B66(AWS-3),B71(600) | LTE 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | January 2025 | July 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $799 | $549 |
| Sensor List | - Hall-effect sensor - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 88 | 92 |
| Camera Rating | 82* | 77* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 95 | 69 |
| Battery Rating | 74 | 85 |
| Connectivity Rating | 90 | 79 |
| Overall Review Score | 86* | 79* |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25
$799.00 USD
EUR
672.52
INR
72,499.66
NGN
1,078,647.84
JPY
122,503.72
MYR
3,129.12
CNY
5,527.72
ZAR
12,687.00
RUB
61,686.40
GBP
585.67
CHF
615.47
OnePlus Nord 5
$549.00 USD
EUR
462.09
INR
49,815.16
NGN
741,148.52
JPY
84,173.39
MYR
2,150.05
CNY
3,798.15
ZAR
8,717.35
RUB
42,385.27
GBP
402.42
CHF
422.89
