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OnePlus Nord CE3 5G vs OnePlus OnePlus Nord CE5

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OnePlusNord CE3 5GOnePlusOnePlus Nord CE5
Overview
ReleasedAugust 20232025
Display
Screen size6.7″6.77″
Resolution2412 × 10802392 × 1080
Sharpness394 pixels per inch388 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–1,430 nits
Display typeFluid AMOLED; 20.1:9 aspect ratio; 93.4% stated screen-to-body ratioAMOLED; 19.9:9 aspect ratio and maker-stated 94.1% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density394 ppi387 ppi
Brightness detailDigit measured 948 nits outdoors with automatic brightness; this is a review measurement, not a maker peak rating800 nits typical, 1,300 nits high-brightness mode and 1,430 nits peak
Display features60, 90 and 120 Hz modes; up to 240 Hz touch response; sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit colour and HDR10+; up to 2,160 Hz PWM below 90 nits and DC dimming above 90 nits; maker advertises Netflix and Prime HDR, but FoneArena and Digit found Netflix HDR unavailable during their reviews120 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
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 782GDimensity 8350 Apex
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 782G; up to 2.7 GHz, according to the maker overviewMediaTek 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
GPUAdreno 642LArm G615 MC6
Storage typeLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; India configurations of 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB; no UK configuration asserted8 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.
Cooling4,129.8 mm² vapour chamberCryoVelocity 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 camera16 MP16 MP
Main cameraSony IMX890, 50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56-inch sensor, 24 mm equivalent focal length, six-element lens and 1.0 µm pixels; PDAF, OIS and EISSony 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 cameraSony IMX355, 8 MP, f/2.2, 112° field of view, 1.12 µm pixels and fixed focusOmniVision 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 camera16 MP, f/2.4, 24 mm equivalent focal length, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EISSony IMX480, 16 MP, 1.0 µm pixels, f/2.4, 23 mm equivalent, fixed focus and EIS
Zoom0.6× to 20× digital zoom; no optical telephoto lens0.6–20× for photos and 0.6–10× for video; longer zoom is digital, with no dedicated telephoto camera
Video recording4K at 30 fps; 1080p and 720p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 fps or 720p 240 fps; Ultra Steady at 1080p 60 fps; 1080p 30 fps time-lapse and video editor4K 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 video1080p or 720p at 30 fps, including Steady Mode1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP macro camera with 4 cm shooting distance; all-pixel omnidirectional PDAF and contrast autofocus; LED flash; TurboRAW, ICE 2.0, Nightscape, Portrait, Dual-view Video, HDR, panorama, text scanning, Extra HD and Pro ModeLED 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
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 80 WUp to 80 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailNon-removable dual-cell battery, two 2,500 mAh cells and 5,000 mAh equivalent capacity; maker states at least 80% capacity after 1,600 charging cycles under laboratory conditions5,200 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; maker measured 1–61% in 15 minutes at 25°C with the screen off; 11 temperature sensors and a dedicated charging chip80 W SUPERVOOC; bypass charging can power the phone directly from the charger; UK box does not include an adapter
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight184 g199 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.17 mm
Height × width162.7 × 75.5 mm163.58 × 76.02 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP65
MaterialsPlastic rear, confirmed by FoneArena and DigitPolycarbonate back and plastic frame (Stuff); Black Infinity is 8.17 mm thick and Marble Mist is 8.27 mm
ColoursAqua Surge and Gray ShimmerMarble Mist and Black Infinity in the UK
ButtonsVolume and power keys on the right; infrared remote transmitter; no Alert Slider, confirmed by DigitPower and volume keys on the right; no Alert Slider or Nord 5 Plus key (Stuff)
Water resistance detailIP54 dust and splash resistance reported by FoneArena and Digit; not specified in the maker pages readIP65 dust and water-jet resistance, reported by Stuff and Notebookcheck; not immersion protection
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlockIn-display optical fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core and temperature; infrared blaster; X-axis linear vibration motorProximity, ambient light, electronic compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, optical fingerprint sensor and infrared remote control; rotor vibration motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos and wired and wireless Hi-Res AudioSingle bottom-firing speaker; Ultra Volume Mode
MicrophonesNoise cancellation supportNoise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15
Software updatesMaker promised at least two Android generations and three years of security updates from launch; the original security support period has elapsedAt 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
In the boxPhone, 80 W SUPERVOOC adapter, USB 2.0 Type-C cable, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, welcome letter, quick guide, brand sticker, Red Cable Club card and safety guidePhone, USB-A to USB-C cable, quick guide, safety guide, pre-applied screen protector and SIM ejector
Connectivity
Mobile networkIndia bands; 5G SA n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n40/n41/n78 and NSA n1/n3/n41/n77/n78; LTE 4×4 MIMO, Cat 15 download up to 800 Mbit/s and Cat 13 upload up to 150 Mbit/s, subject to carrier supportLTE 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
SIMHybrid slot for two nano-SIMs or one nano-SIM and a microSD card up to 1 TBDual nano-SIM, or one nano-SIM and one microSD card using the hybrid slot
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHz bandsWi-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 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC, AAC and SBCBluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; Type-C earphones supported; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by FoneArenaUSB-C, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSSSingle-band GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS; assisted GNSS, WLAN and cellular positioning

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