OnePlus OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G vs OnePlus OnePlus Nord CE5

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OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G compared with OnePlus Nord CE5
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Overview
ReleasedJune 20242025
Display
Screen size6.67″6.77″
Resolution2400 × 1080 (better)2392 × 1080
Sharpness395 pixels per inch (better)388 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,100 nits (better)1,430 nits
Display typeAMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratioAMOLED; 19.9:9 aspect ratio and maker-stated 94.1% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density394 ppi387 ppi
Brightness detail1,200 nits HBM; 2,100 nits peak800 nits typical, 1,300 nits high-brightness mode and 1,430 nits peak
Display features120 Hz; 100% sRGB and Display P3; 480 Hz PWM dimming; Amazon Prime Video HD and Netflix HD120 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 695 5GDimensity 8350 Apex
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU–MediaTek 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 619Arm G615 MC6
Storage typeLPDDR4X RAM; UFS 2.2 storage; UK configuration 8 GB + 256 GB. Hybrid microSD slot accepts cards up to 2 TB instead of the second SIM.8 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.
Cooling–CryoVelocity graphene vapour chamber with 7,041 mm² cooling area; HyperBoost Game Engine and Championship Mode
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main cameraSony LYT-600, 50 MP, 1/1.95-inch sensor, 0.8 µm pixels, f/1.8, 25 mm equivalent, 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 camera–OmniVision 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, fixed focusSony IMX480, 16 MP, 1.0 µm pixels, f/2.4, 23 mm equivalent, fixed focus and EIS
Zoom1–10× digital zoom; no telephoto camera0.6–20× for photos and 0.6–10× for video; longer zoom is digital, with no dedicated telephoto camera
Video recording1080p or 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 720p 120 fps; dual-view video at 720p 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 video1080p or 720p at 30 fps1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 depth-assist camera; two rear LED lights; Pro, Night, portrait, panorama and text scannerLED 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
Battery5,110 mAh5,200 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 18.6 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 80 WUp to 80 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailUK single-cell battery is 5,110 mAh typical (19.83 Wh), 4,990 mAh rated (19.37 Wh); Battery Health Engine. The Indian version's 5,500 mAh figure does not apply to the UK model. Maker's 18.6-hour claim is YouTube playback over Wi-Fi under default settings.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; maker claims 1–100% in 50 minutes at 25°C ±1°C. Charger sold separately in the UK; maker warns charging may be limited to 55 W in 110 V areas.80 W SUPERVOOC; bypass charging can power the phone directly from the charger; UK box does not include an adapter
Charges other devices5 W wired reverse charging with OTG Connection enabled–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight191 g (better)199 g
Thickness8.1 mm (better)8.17 mm
Height × width162.9 × 75.6 mm163.58 × 76.02 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP54IP65
Materials–Polycarbonate back and plastic frame (Stuff); Black Infinity is 8.17 mm thick and Marble Mist is 8.27 mm
ColoursMega Blue and Super Silver (UK); Ultra Orange is an Indian colour optionMarble Mist and Black Infinity in the UK
ButtonsPower and volume keys on right; gestures and on-screen navigationPower and volume keys on the right; no Alert Slider or Nord 5 Plus key (Stuff)
Water resistance detailIP54, stated in the exact UK overview footnote 7IP65 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
SensorsGeomagnetic, proximity, accelerometer, gravity sensor, gyroscope and pedometerProximity, ambient light, electronic compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, optical fingerprint sensor and infrared remote control; rotor vibration motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakers; 300% Ultra Volume ModeSingle bottom-firing speaker; Ultra Volume Mode
MicrophonesNoise cancellation supportNoise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 14.0 based on Android 14OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15
Software updatesAt least two Android OS upgrades and three years of security updates from launchAt 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, USB-A to USB-C cable, quick guide, welcome letter, safety guide, pre-applied screen protector and SIM ejector; no chargerPhone, USB-A to USB-C cable, quick guide, safety guide, pre-applied screen protector and SIM ejector
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NR; LTE with 4×4 MIMO, up to Cat 12 download and Cat 13 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
SIMHybrid dual nano-SIM or one nano-SIM plus one microSD cardDual nano-SIM, or one nano-SIM and one microSD card using the hybrid slot
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5; 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-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 5.1; SBC, AAC, aptX HD and LDACBluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone jackUSB-C, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS L1, BeiDou B1I, GLONASS G1, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1Single-band GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS; assisted GNSS, WLAN and cellular positioning

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