OnePlus Nord CE5 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII: Which One Should You Buy?
Sony Xperia 1 VII edges ahead with a BeastScore of 85.2/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
OnePlus Nord CE5 5G
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Sony Xperia 1 VII wins 4 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedSony Xperia 1 VII8690
- CameraSony Xperia 1 VII8091
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryTie8686
- DisplayOnePlus Nord CE5 5G8986
- ConnectivitySony Xperia 1 VII6590
- SecuritySony Xperia 1 VII57100
- ValueOnePlus Nord CE5 5G8555
- OnePlus Nord CE5 5G has the bigger battery5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- OnePlus Nord CE5 5G charges faster80W vs 30W
- OnePlus Nord CE5 5G has the bigger screen6.77" vs 6.5"
- Sony Xperia 1 VII is lighter192 g vs 199 g
- Sony Xperia 1 VII has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite vs Dimensity 8350 Apex
- Sony Xperia 1 VII is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP65
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Sony Xperia 1 VII wins — BeastScore 85.2/100
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is the better pick for most people thanks to its lighter body (192 g vs 199 g) and faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Dimensity 8350 Apex). The OnePlus Nord CE5 5G is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh).
Larger battery: 5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh · Faster wired charging: 80W vs 30W
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Common questions
Which is better: OnePlus Nord CE5 5G or Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is the better pick for most people thanks to its lighter body (192 g vs 199 g) and faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Dimensity 8350 Apex). The OnePlus Nord CE5 5G is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). BeastScore: OnePlus Nord CE5 5G 84.8/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII 85.2/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between OnePlus Nord CE5 5G and Sony Xperia 1 VII?
OnePlus Nord CE5 5G has a 6.77-inch display and 5200 mAh battery. Sony Xperia 1 VII has a 6.5-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
How do OnePlus Nord CE5 5G and Sony Xperia 1 VII compare for speed?
OnePlus Nord CE5 5G scores 86/100 for performance; Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 90/100.
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