OnePlus Nord 5 5G vs Xiaomi 17: Which One Should You Buy?
Xiaomi 17 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
OnePlus Nord 5 5G
Xiaomi 17
Xiaomi 17 wins 6 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsXiaomi 178796
- Camerafrom specsTie8282
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieXiaomi 1788100
- BatteryXiaomi 1758100
- DisplayXiaomi 176390
- ConnectivityXiaomi 1765100
- SecurityXiaomi 1757100
- ValueNot enough data
- Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery7,000 mAh vs 6,800 mAh
- Xiaomi 17 charges faster100W vs 80W
- OnePlus Nord 5 5G has the bigger screen6.83" vs 6.3"
- Xiaomi 17 is lighter191 g vs 211 g
- Xiaomi 17 has a sharper selfie camera50 MP vs 32 MP
- Xiaomi 17 has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.4
- Xiaomi 17 has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
- Xiaomi 17 is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP65
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Xiaomi 17 wins — BeastScore 90.0/100
After comparing all the specs, Xiaomi 17 is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 90.0 vs top rival 89.0 and Larger battery capacity: 7,000 mAh (+200 mAh more).
Significantly larger display: 6.83" vs max 6.3" for media & multitasking
Higher overall BeastScore: 90.0 vs top rival 89.0 · Larger battery capacity: 7,000 mAh (+200 mAh more)
Common questions
Which is better: OnePlus Nord 5 5G or Xiaomi 17?
Xiaomi 17 leads with an overall BeastScore of 90.0/100 compared to OnePlus Nord 5 5G (89.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 90.0 vs top rival 89.0 and Larger battery capacity: 7,000 mAh (+200 mAh more).
What are the main battery and display differences between OnePlus Nord 5 5G and Xiaomi 17?
OnePlus Nord 5 5G has a 6.83-inch display and 6800 mAh battery. Xiaomi 17 has a 6.3-inch display and 7000 mAh battery.
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