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OnePlus Nord 5 & CE5: Design, Features, and What’s New

OnePlus’s Nord 5 & Nord CE 5 offer blazing-fast performance, stunning displays, massive batteries, and AI-powered features
OnePlus Nord 5 & CE5: Design, Features, and What’s New
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Pardeep Sharma
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Key Takeaways

  • OnePlus Nord 5 offers flagship-like performance with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and advanced cooling.

  • Nord CE 5 delivers massive battery life and strong features at an affordable price.

  • Both models feature OxygenOS 15, AI integration, and long-term software support.

The latest launch of OnePlus Nord 5 and OnePlus Nord CE 5 shows how much the company has improved its devices to offer better performance, design, and features while keeping the prices reasonable. Both models were officially launched on July 8, 2025, and they bring many new upgrades compared to their previous versions.

Design: Modern, Sleek, and Practical

OnePlus Nord 5 Design

OnePlus Nord 5 carries a modern design that reflects simplicity and elegance. The rear panel uses glass, while the frame is made of plastic. This change from a metal frame helps in reducing the phone’s weight and manufacturing cost without sacrificing too much on durability. The camera module is vertically placed, giving the phone a neat and organized look.

The Nord 5 comes in several attractive colors such as "Dry Ice" (pale blue), "Marble Sands," and "Phantom Gray." The minimalist design draws inspiration from Scandinavian aesthetics, which gives it a premium feel despite being a mid-range phone.

OnePlus Nord CE 5 Design

Nord CE 5 follows a similar design language, keeping the appearance consistent with its elder sibling. The model features a two-tone finish with color options like "Marble Mist." Although slightly more affordable, it still offers a polished look that appeals to a wide audience.

Goodbye Alert Slider, Hello Plus Key

Both models no longer have OnePlus’s famous Alert Slider, which was used to switch between silent, vibrate, and ring modes easily. Instead, they introduce a new "Plus Key" — a customizable button that users can program for different functions. This new button allows more flexibility and personalization.

Performance: Power to Handle Anything

OnePlus Nord 5 Performance

Nord 5 is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. This processor is almost at the flagship level, delivering fast and smooth performance whether used for gaming, multitasking, or heavy applications. It comes paired with LPDDR5X RAM, ensuring quick app launches and smooth switching between multiple apps.

One of the standout features is the advanced cooling system. The phone includes a Cryo-Velocity vapor chamber combined with graphene layers. This cooling technology helps keep the phone cool even during extended gaming or video sessions, maintaining stable performance over long periods. Benchmark tests have shown the phone achieving around 1977 points in single-core and 5090 points in multi-core performance tests.

OnePlus Nord CE 5 Performance

Nord CE 5 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 processor. While not as powerful as the Nord 5, this processor offers enough performance for daily tasks, video streaming, social media, and casual gaming. It comes with 8 GB of RAM and storage options of either 128 GB or 256 GB.

Though it lacks the advanced cooling system found in the Nord 5, it handles most tasks efficiently for an average user who doesn’t need top-tier gaming performance.

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Display: Smooth, Bright, and Vibrant

Nord 5 Display

Nord 5 features a large 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2800 x 1272 pixels (approximately 1.5K). The screen supports a 120 Hz refresh rate, making scrolling and animations look very smooth. The high resolution ensures sharp text and vibrant colors, making it ideal for watching videos, playing games, and reading content.

Nord CE 5 Display

Nord CE 5 comes with a slightly smaller 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2392 x 1080 pixels (Full HD+). It also supports a 120 Hz refresh rate, providing a smooth visual experience. Both phones include an in-display fingerprint sensor for security.

Camera: Clearer Shots and Improved Features

Nord 5 Camera

Nord 5 offers a dual-camera setup on the back:

50 MP main camera for sharp and detailed photos.

8 MP ultra-wide camera for capturing wider scenes.

For selfies, the phone offers two variations depending on the market. In India, it has a 16 MP front camera, while in Europe and the US, it offers a 50 MP front camera.

Nord CE 5 Camera

Nord CE 5 mirrors the rear camera setup of the Nord 5, with a 50 MP main camera and an 8 MP ultra-wide lens. The front camera is a 16 MP shooter, good enough for selfies and video calls.

Both models offer several camera features like portrait mode, night mode, AI enhancements, and video stabilization for smoother video recording.

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Battery: Longer Usage and Fast Charging

Nord 5 Battery

The battery size differs slightly based on the region:

In India, the Nord 5 comes with a large 6,600 to 7,000 mAh battery.

In Europe, it includes a 5,200 mAh battery.

Both variants support fast charging, with speeds reaching up to 100W depending on the version. This allows users to charge the phone from nearly empty to full in a short time.

Nord CE 5 Battery

Nord CE 5 also offers impressive battery capacity:

In India, it features a 7,100 mAh battery.

Globally, it has a 5,200 mAh battery.

Both versions support fast charging at 80W, allowing for quick power top-ups even for such large battery sizes. Compared to their predecessors, both phones offer larger battery sizes and faster charging speeds.

Software: Smooth and Smart Experience

Both Nord 5 and Nord CE 5 come pre-installed with OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15. This ensures a clean, fast, and user-friendly interface. OnePlus promises long-term software support, with four major Android updates and six years of security updates.

One new software feature is the Plus Mind AI, which adds intelligent features like smarter battery management, app suggestions, and performance optimizations. The new customizable Plus Key also integrates with AI features for added convenience.

For gamers, the Nord 5 offers enhanced GPU features such as hardware ray tracing and higher frame rates. It can run games like Call of Duty Mobile at 144 frames per second and Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) at 90 frames per second.

Launch Details and Pricing

Both models were launched on July 8, 2025, across India, Europe, and the UK. The Nord CE 5 is expected to remain an India-focused product, while the Nord 5 will be available in multiple global markets.

The estimated pricing:

Nord 5: Around €500 in Europe and £499 in the UK.

Nord CE 5: Around €300 for the base model.

In preparation for these launches, OnePlus also reduced the price of the Nord 4 in India to ₹24,999–₹29,499 to clear existing stock.

Key Differences at a Glance

FeatureNord 5Nord CE 5
ProcessorSnapdragon 8s Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 8350
Display6.83" AMOLED, 1.5K6.77" AMOLED, Full HD+
Battery (India)6,600-7,000 mAh7,100 mAh
ChargingUp to 100W80W
Rear Cameras50MP + 8MP50MP + 8MP
Front Camera50MP or 16MP16MP
Coolingadvanced vapor chamberStandard cooling
SoftwareOxygenOS 15OxygenOS 15
Pricing~€500 / £499~€300

OnePlus Nord 5 and Nord CE 5 represent major improvements in OnePlus's mid-range lineup. The Nord 5 offers nearly flagship-level performance, advanced cooling, and excellent cameras, while the Nord CE 5 focuses on delivering great battery life, decent performance, and solid features at a more affordable price.

Both models continue OnePlus’s tradition of providing strong value for money. The combination of long battery life, fast charging, smooth displays, and software support makes these phones strong contenders in the mid-range segment of 2025.

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