Honor X9d vs OnePlus Nord 5

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X9d compared with Nord 5
HonorX9dOnePlusNord 5
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2025July 2025
Display
Screen size6.79″6.83″
Resolution2640 × 12002800 × 1272 (better)
Sharpness427 pixels per inch450 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz (better)
Peak brightness6,000 nits (better)1,800 nits
Display typeGlobal 8,300 mAh model; 6.79-inch flat AMOLED, 2640 × 12006.83-inch Swift AMOLED, 1.5K (FHD+), 19.8:9 aspect ratio, 93.6% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density–450 ppi
Brightness detail800 nits typical, 1,800 nits HBM, 6,000 nits peak with corresponding full-screen video (Honor laboratory claim)1,800 nits peak; 1,400 nits full-screen HBM; 800 nits adjustable
Screen protectionAluminosilicate glassCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display featuresAdaptive 120 Hz maximum, DCI-P3, 1.07 billion colours, 3,840 Hz PWM; dynamic dimming and circadian night display60, 90, 120 or 144 Hz; up to 3,000 Hz instantaneous touch response; 3,840 Hz eye-care PWM dimming; 100% DCI-P3; 10-bit (1.07 billion colours); HDR10 and HDR10+; Ultra HDR
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 6 Gen 4Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU1× Cortex-A720 at 2.3 GHz, 3× Cortex-A720 at 2.2 GHz, 4× Cortex-A520 at 1.8 GHz; 4 nm processQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
GPU–Qualcomm Adreno 735
Storage type–UFS 3.1; LPDDR5X RAM with RAM expansion
Cooling3,490 mm² stainless-steel vapour chamber and 29,500 mm² total cooling area (Honor)32,207 mm² heat dissipation area
Cameras
Main camera108 MP (better)50 MP
Ultra wide camera5 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP50 MP (better)
Main camera108 MP, ƒ/1.75, OIS50 MP Sony LYT-700 (IMX906), 1/1.56″ sensor, 1.0 µm pixels, ƒ/1.8, 24 mm equivalent, 84° field of view, 6P lens, tri-axis OIS and EIS, autofocus
Ultra wide camera5 MP, ƒ/2.28 MP OV08D10, 1/4″ sensor, ƒ/2.2, 15 mm equivalent, 116° field of view, 5P lens; macro from 3.5 cm
Front camera16 MP, ƒ/2.4550 MP Samsung ISOCELL JN5, 1/2.75″ sensor, 0.64 µm pixels, ƒ/2.0, 21 mm equivalent, 90° field of view
ZoomUp to 10× digital zoom0.6–20× digital zoom
Video recordingUp to 4K, 3840 × 2160; maker does not specify frame rates4K at 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 fps and 720p 240 fps; time-lapse; cinematic 3840 × 1644 at 30 fps
Front videoMaker describes 1080p recording and separately lists a 2520 × 1080 maximum resolution4K at 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps
Camera featuresMoving Photo, Motion Sensing Capture, Night, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, time lapse, slow motion, Multi-Video, document scanning; AI Eraser, Eyes Open, reflection removal, cutout and upscaleLED flash; AI Reframe; Nightscape; Tilt-shift
Battery and charging
Battery8,300 mAh (better)5,200 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 66 WUp to 80 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailGlobal 8,300 mAh typical, 8,100 mAh rated; maker overview describes silicon-carbon and technical sheet Li-ion polymer; three-day mixed-use claim is Honor laboratory testing, not continuous video5,200 mAh single cell (UK and Europe); over 80% capacity after four years of daily charging (OnePlus)
Wired charging66 W with compatible original charger and cable80 W SUPERVOOC; 18 W PD and 55 W PPS; bypass charging
Charges other devicesReverse wired charging supported; maker lists OTG output of 5 V/1.5 A5 W, wired only
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight193 g (better)211 g
Thickness7.76 mm (better)8.1 mm
Height × width161.9 × 76.1 mm163.41 × 77.04 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP69IP65
Stylus–No
ColoursReddish Brown, Midnight Black, Sunrise Gold, Forest GreenPhantom Grey, Dry Ice, Marble Sands
Buttons–Plus Key
Water resistance detailIP66, IP68 and IP69 to IEC 60529; IP69K to ISO 20653:2023; 2.5 m drop claim is controlled laboratory testing on smooth graniteIP65 (GSMArena)
BiometricsFingerprint unlock and face recognitionIn-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors–Accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core, infrared blaster; X-axis motor
SpeakersStereo, Honor Sound 7.3; additional-volume mode for compatible usesDual stereo speakers
Microphones–Noise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15
AI featuresMagic Portal, writing tools and Gemini LiveAI Search; AI Reframe
In the boxPhone, quick-start guide, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, warranty card and pre-applied protective film; SuperCharge adapter and TPU case depend on marketOnePlus Nord 5, USB-A to USB-C cable, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tray ejector, quick start guide, safety information (no charger)
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–No
Mobile network5G NR, LTE FDD/TDD, WCDMA and GSM5G; 4G LTE with 4×4 MIMO, up to Cat 19 download and Cat 18 upload
SIMDual nano-SIMDual nano-SIM with dual SIM dual active; no eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 and 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz, 80 MHz and 1,024-QAM; hotspot and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz (160 MHz), 2×2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD and aptX AdaptiveBluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
NFCSupportedYes
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0, OTG; digital USB-C headphonesUSB-C, USB 2.0; supports USB-C earphones
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and GalileoGPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS

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