The present invention provides a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery containing (i) a separator containing a polyolefin porous film, (ii) a porous layer containing a polyvinylidene fluoride-based resin, (iii) a positive electrode plate having a capacitance falling within a certain range, and (iv) a negative electrode plate having a capacitance falling within a certain range, the polyvinylidene fluoride-based resin containing an α-form polyvinylidene fluoride-based resin in an amount of not less than 35.0 mol %.