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OnePlus Nord 5 vs OnePlus OnePlus Nord CE5

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OnePlusNord 5OnePlusOnePlus Nord CE5
Overview
ReleasedJuly 20252025
Display
Screen size6.83″6.77″
Resolution2800 × 12722392 × 1080
Sharpness450 pixels per inch388 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits1,430 nits
Display type6.83-inch Swift AMOLED, 1.5K (FHD+), 19.8:9 aspect ratio, 93.6% screen-to-body ratioAMOLED; 19.9:9 aspect ratio and maker-stated 94.1% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density450 ppi387 ppi
Brightness detail1,800 nits peak; 1,400 nits full-screen HBM; 800 nits adjustable800 nits typical, 1,300 nits high-brightness mode and 1,430 nits peak
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7i–
Display features60, 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 HDR120 Hz refresh; 120 Hz touch response by default, up to 300 Hz with OTA support; sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit colour and HDR10+; Netflix and Amazon Prime Video HD/HDR certification; Aqua Touch for wet-finger operation; eye comfort, night, bedtime and dark modes
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8s Gen 3Dimensity 8350 Apex
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex; one Arm Cortex-A715 at 3.35 GHz, three Cortex-A715 at 3.2 GHz and four Cortex-A510 at 2.2 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno 735Arm G615 MC6
Storage typeUFS 3.1; LPDDR5X RAM with RAM expansion8 GB LPDDR5X at 4,266 MHz and 128/256 GB UFS 3.1 in the UK; virtual RAM expansion of 4/6/8 GB uses storage. Some reviews describe a 12 GB option from other regions; the maker's UK configurations both have 8 GB.
Cooling32,207 mm² heat dissipation areaCryoVelocity graphene vapour chamber with 7,041 mm² cooling area; HyperBoost Game Engine and Championship Mode
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera50 MP16 MP
Main camera50 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, autofocusSony LYT-600, 50 MP, 1/1.95-inch sensor, 0.8 µm pixels, f/1.8, 26 mm equivalent, 79° field of view, phase and contrast autofocus, OIS and EIS
Ultra wide camera8 MP OV08D10, 1/4″ sensor, ƒ/2.2, 15 mm equivalent, 116° field of view, 5P lens; macro from 3.5 cmOmniVision OV08D10, 8 MP, 1/4-inch sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, f/2.2, 16 mm equivalent, 112° field of view and fixed focus
Front camera50 MP Samsung ISOCELL JN5, 1/2.75″ sensor, 0.64 µm pixels, ƒ/2.0, 21 mm equivalent, 90° field of viewSony IMX480, 16 MP, 1.0 µm pixels, f/2.4, 23 mm equivalent, fixed focus and EIS
Zoom0.6–20× digital zoom0.6–20× for photos and 0.6–10× for video; longer zoom is digital, with no dedicated telephoto camera
Video recording4K 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 fps4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, 720p at 30 fps; EIS/OIS support; slow motion at 720p 240/960 fps or 1080p 120/480 fps; time-lapse at 1080p 30 fps
Front video4K at 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresLED flash; AI Reframe; Nightscape; Tilt-shiftLED flash; portrait, night, Pro, panorama, slow motion, dual-view video, time-lapse, high-resolution scan and tilt-shift; RAW HDR algorithm and Ultra HDR Motion Photos; AI Eraser, Perfect Shot, Reflection Remover, Reframe and Unblur, subject to service and usage limits
Battery and charging
Battery5,200 mAh5,200 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 80 WUp to 80 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,200 mAh single cell (UK and Europe); over 80% capacity after four years of daily charging (OnePlus)5,200 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery in the UK; the India-market 7,100 mAh battery is a regional difference noted by both reviews. Maker claims at least 80% capacity after four years of daily use under its test conditions.
Wired charging80 W SUPERVOOC; 18 W PD and 55 W PPS; bypass charging80 W SUPERVOOC; bypass charging can power the phone directly from the charger; UK box does not include an adapter
Charges other devices5 W, wired only–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingNo–
Mobile network5G; 4G LTE with 4×4 MIMO, up to Cat 19 download and Cat 18 uploadLTE 4×4 MIMO on bands 1/3/4/7/38/40/41/66, 2×2 on other bands subject to carrier; UK LTE bands include 20/28, and 5G includes n20/n28/n78
SIMDual nano-SIM with dual SIM dual active; no eSIMDual nano-SIM, or one nano-SIM and one microSD card using the hybrid slot
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz (160 MHz), 2×2 MIMOWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 and 5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and up to 160 MHz channels; WLAN display and tethering
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and LHDC 5.0Bluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; supports USB-C earphonesUSB-C, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSSSingle-band GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS; assisted GNSS, WLAN and cellular positioning
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight211 g199 g
Thickness8.1 mm8.17 mm
Height × width163.41 × 77.04 mm163.58 × 76.02 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP65IP65
Materials–Polycarbonate back and plastic frame (Stuff); Black Infinity is 8.17 mm thick and Marble Mist is 8.27 mm
StylusNo–
ColoursPhantom Grey, Dry Ice, Marble SandsMarble Mist and Black Infinity in the UK
ButtonsPlus KeyPower and volume keys on the right; no Alert Slider or Nord 5 Plus key (Stuff)
Water resistance detailIP65 (GSMArena)IP65 dust and water-jet resistance, reported by Stuff and Notebookcheck; not immersion protection
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint sensorIn-display optical fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core, infrared blaster; X-axis motorProximity, ambient light, electronic compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, optical fingerprint sensor and infrared remote control; rotor vibration motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakersSingle bottom-firing speaker; Ultra Volume Mode
MicrophonesNoise cancellation supportNoise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15
Software updates–At least four Android generations and six years of security updates from launch, stated by the maker; TÜV SÜD 72-month fluency rating A is a separate laboratory certification
AI featuresAI Search; AI Reframe–
In the boxOnePlus Nord 5, USB-A to USB-C cable, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tray ejector, quick start guide, safety information (no charger)Phone, USB-A to USB-C cable, quick guide, safety guide, pre-applied screen protector and SIM ejector

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