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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V 32GB) vs OnePlus Nord (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs OnePlus Nord phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare OnePlus Nord X Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V 32GB) 12Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.44"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4115
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord (128GB)

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Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V 32GB)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V 32GB) vs Nord (128GB)} 19 Advantages OnePlus Nord (128GB)
+171 grams (5.99 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front/back
+1440x2560 pixels42%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+515 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs409 PPI
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
2.1GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)39%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+8GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)vs+128GB (106GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.0vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
5.7"vs+6.44"13%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.6" inchesvs+1/2" inches30%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(dual front camera) 32MP + 8MP7 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+4115 mAh37%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

27 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED / Fluid AMOLED
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V 32GB)OnePlus Nord (128GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V 32GB)Nord (128GB)
Other model namesVerizon Galaxy Note5 N920V, Samsung NobleOnePlus NORD 5G AC2001 (128GB + 8GB RAM), OnePlus Z
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungOnePlus
Release date8/21/20158/4/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in)73.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.89 x 6.23 in)
Weight171 grams (5.99 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V 32GB)OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDFluid AMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches6.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI409 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V 32GB)OnePlus Nord (128GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOxygenOS 11

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V 32GB)OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T760 MP8Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 315641 (v8)
Geekbench: 7844 (v4.4), 1953 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V 32GB)OnePlus Nord (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR48GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)
UFS 2.0
128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V 32GB)OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)LTE Cat18
VoLTE
Europe version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedEurope:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 78)
India:
SA/NSA (78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat18
VoLTE
Europe version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V 32GB)OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.3119˚
5MP depth f/2.4
2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps
Sony IMX586 sensor
Sony IMX616 sensor

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V 32GB)OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels(dual front camera)
32 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.5105˚1/4"1.12µm
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length22mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4.1" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.34µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V 32GB)OnePlus Nord (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V 32GB)OnePlus Nord (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V 32GB)OnePlus Nord (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V 32GB)OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh4115 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Not supported
Talk time autonomy22 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V 32GB)OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold Platinum, Silver Titan
• S Pen stylus
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
• S-Voice natural language
• ANT+
• Colors: Blue Marble, Gray Onyx

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920V 32GB)OnePlus Nord (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.16W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.505W/kg (head), 0.588W/kg (body)feature not registered
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