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OnePlus OnePlus Nord CE5
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OnePlus Nord CE5

Released 2025

A UK-market 6.77-inch phone with Dimensity 8350 Apex, a 50 MP main camera with OIS and a 5,200 mAh battery. Both UK storage options have 8 GB RAM, with microSD expansion and 80 W wired charging.

Screen
6.77″
Display
OLED, 120 Hz
Chip
Dimensity 8350 Apex
Memory
8 GB
Storage
128 GB – 256 GB
Main camera
50 MP
Zoom
–
Battery
5,200 mAh
Weight
199 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the display, main camera in good light, everyday performance and battery life, but find the ultra wide camera less detailed. Stuff and Notebookcheck observe heat during demanding use, and Notebookcheck flags low-brightness flicker. Tech Advisor likes the software features but criticises speaker quality, weak haptics and low-light photos.

From stuff.tv, notebookcheck.net and techadvisor.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
6.77″
Resolution
2392 × 1080
Sharpness
388 pixels per inch
Panel
OLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1,430 nits
Display type
AMOLED; 19.9:9 aspect ratio and maker-stated 94.1% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density
387 ppi
Brightness detail
800 nits typical, 1,300 nits high-brightness mode and 1,430 nits peak
Display features
120 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

Chip
Dimensity 8350 Apex
Memory
8 GB
Storage
128 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
GPU
Arm G615 MC6
Storage type
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 camera
50 MP
Ultra wide camera
8 MP
Telephoto camera
None
Optical zoom
None
Front camera
16 MP
Main camera
Sony 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 camera
Sony IMX480, 16 MP, 1.0 µm pixels, f/2.4, 23 mm equivalent, fixed focus and EIS
Zoom
0.6–20× for photos and 0.6–10× for video; longer zoom is digital, with no dedicated telephoto camera
Video recording
4K 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 video
1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps
Camera features
LED 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

Battery
5,200 mAh
Wired charging
Up to 80 W
Wireless charging
None
Battery life detail
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 charging
80 W SUPERVOOC; bypass charging can power the phone directly from the charger; UK box does not include an adapter

Design

Type
Standard
Weight
199 g
Thickness
8.17 mm
Height × width
163.58 × 76.02 mm
Water and dust resistance
IP65
Materials
Polycarbonate back and plastic frame (Stuff); Black Infinity is 8.17 mm thick and Marble Mist is 8.27 mm
Colours
Marble Mist and Black Infinity in the UK
Buttons
Power and volume keys on the right; no Alert Slider or Nord 5 Plus key (Stuff)
Water resistance detail
IP65 dust and water-jet resistance, reported by Stuff and Notebookcheck; not immersion protection
Biometrics
In-display optical fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
Sensors
Proximity, ambient light, electronic compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, optical fingerprint sensor and infrared remote control; rotor vibration motor
Speakers
Single bottom-firing speaker; Ultra Volume Mode
Microphones
Noise cancellation support

Software

Operating system
Android
Software at launch
OxygenOS 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
In the box
Phone, USB-A to USB-C cable, quick guide, safety guide, pre-applied screen protector and SIM ejector

Connectivity

Mobile network
LTE 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
SIM
Dual nano-SIM, or one nano-SIM and one microSD card using the hybrid slot
Wi-Fi
Wi-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
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
USB
USB-C, USB 2.0
Positioning
Single-band GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS; assisted GNSS, WLAN and cellular positioning

Storage options

Storage
128 GB
256 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • MicroSD expansion up to 1 TB
  • Main camera has OIS and records 4K at 60 fps
  • Four Android upgrades and six years of security updates

Cons

  • Single speaker
  • Charger not included in the UK box
  • No wireless charging or dedicated telephoto camera

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageMain cameraZoomBatteryWeightReleased
NothingPhone (3a) Lite
6.77″OLED, 120 HzMediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro8 GB128 GB – 256 GB50 MP–5,000 mAh199 gOct 2025
HonorMagic7 Lite
6.78″OLED, 120 HzSnapdragon 6 Gen 18 GB512 GB108 MP–6,600 mAh189 gJan 2025
SamsungGalaxy A07
6.7″LCD, 90 HzMediaTek Helio G994 GB – 8 GB64 GB – 256 GB50 MP–5,000 mAh184 gAug 2025

Newer model: Nord CE6.

Sources

  1. oneplus.com/uk/nord-ce5/specs
  2. oneplus.com/uk/nord-ce5
  3. oneplus.com/uk/launch/2025-summer-launch-event
  4. stuff.tv/review/oneplus-nord-ce-5-review
  5. notebookcheck.net/OnePlus-Nord-CE5-Smartphone-Review-Elegant-mid-range-phone-wi…

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