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Comprehensive Analysis: OnePlus Nord CE5 vs OnePlus Nord 5 – Which Comes Out on Top?
OnePlus Nord CE5
VS
OnePlus Nord 5
Specifications
OnePlus Nord CE5
VS
OnePlus Nord 5
Build Quality
| Device Height | 163.58 mm (6.44 inches) | 163.41 mm (6.43 inches) |
| Device Width | 76.02 mm (2.99 inches) | 77.04 mm (3.03 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.17 mm (0.32 inches) | 8.1 mm (0.32 inches) |
| Device Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 211 g (7.44 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP65 | IP65 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Plastic | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Plastic | Plastic |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Blue | White, Gray, Blue |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 89.3% | 90.1% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 3350 MHz | 3000 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) | 8 (1 + 4 + 3) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A510- 3 cores at 3.2 GHz: Cortex-A715- 1 core at 3.35 GHz: Cortex-A715 | - 3 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A520- 4 cores at 2.8 GHz: Cortex-A720- 1 core at 3 GHz: Cortex-X4 |
| Level 3 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | MediaTek APU 780 | Hexagon |
| Graphics Processor | Mali-G615 MP6 | Adreno 735 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1400 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 768 | 768 |
| Computational Performance | ~2150.4 GFLOPS | ~1689.6 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | MicroSD | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Read-Only Memory | OxygenOS 15 | OxygenOS 15 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 09:47 hr | 10:44 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 16:06 hr | 16:17 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 99 hr | 112 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Digital | Digital |
| Camera Flash | LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 960 FPS (720p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 112° | 116° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 8 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 8 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 16 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 8192 x 6144 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.4 | f/2.0 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 23 mm | 21 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | Sony IMX480 | Samsung JN5 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.0" (≈ 0.33 inch) | 1/2.76" (≈ 0.36 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1 micron | 0.64 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | No | No |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz | GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz |
| 3G Network Support | WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 | WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19 |
| 4G Network Support | LTE 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/66 | LTE 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Mono | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | No | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | July 2025 | July 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $299 | $549 |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 89 | 92 |
| Camera Rating | 74* | 77* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 63 | 69 |
| Battery Rating | 80 | 85 |
| Connectivity Rating | 74 | 79 |
| Overall Review Score | 74* | 79* |
Phone Price Comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
$299.00 USD
EUR
251.37
INR
27,087.82
NGN
404,726.88
JPY
46,234.97
MYR
1,173.19
CNY
2,068.69
ZAR
4,767.14
RUB
23,111.15
GBP
218.99
CHF
229.48
OnePlus Nord 5
$549.00 USD
EUR
461.54
INR
49,736.49
NGN
743,127.28
JPY
84,892.97
MYR
2,154.11
CNY
3,798.37
ZAR
8,753.04
RUB
42,434.85
GBP
402.09
CHF
421.36
