The OnePlus Nord CE 5 nails the basics with smooth performance, clean UI, good battery life, and a vibrant display. While it’s not a major upgrade, it holds its ground in daily use. However, the cameras and audio setup leave room for improvement, especially at this price point.

Pros

Excellent Battery Life
Good Everyday Performance
144 FPS Gaming
Clean Software

Cons

No Stereo Speakers
Display Could Be Brighter Outdoors

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OnePlus Nord CE5 Highlights

The OnePlus Nord CE 5 has a 7.2 out of 10 Digit rating for delivering strong battery life, dependable performance, and a clean OxygenOS experience under ₹25,000. Its 7100mAh battery easily lasts over a day, and the Dimensity 8350 Apex chip ensures smooth gaming and daily use. Cameras and speakers feel average, but overall, it’s a balanced, long-lasting mid-ranger.

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OnePlus Nord CE5 Specifications

Performance

Display

Camera

Battery

Performance

2.86/5

Processor Name	Mediatek Dimensity 8350
Max Clock Speed (Big Core)	3.35 GHz
Max Clock Speed (Small Core)	2.2 GHz
Processor Cores (Big)	1
Processor Cores (Small)	7
Internal Storage	256 GB
Expandable Storage	No
RAM	12 GB

Test Results

Cpu Throttling Test 20 Threads 15 Mins

OnePlus Nord CE570

Xiaomi Redmi 1789

OnePlus Nord 685

*Group: 20-45k Mobiles

Pcmark Work 20

OnePlus Nord CE513,484

Xiaomi Redmi 179,575

OnePlus Nord 612,432

*Group: 20-45k Mobiles

Geekbench 5 Single Core

OnePlus Nord CE51,315

Xiaomi Redmi 17835

OnePlus Nord 62,087

*Group: 20-45k Mobiles

Antutu 80

OnePlus Nord CE514,16,275

Xiaomi Redmi 177,33,057

OnePlus Nord 624,35,837

*Group: 20-45k Mobiles

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

OnePlus Nord CE53,962

Xiaomi Redmi 171,491

OnePlus Nord 66,689

*Group: 20-45k Mobiles

3dmark Wildlife Extreme

OnePlus Nord CE53,045

Xiaomi Redmi 17405

OnePlus Nord 64,622

*Group: 20-45k Mobiles

Gfx Bench Aztec Ruins High Tier

OnePlus Nord CE53,848

Xiaomi Redmi 174,770

OnePlus Nord 63,877

*Group: 20-45k Mobiles

Gfx Bench Car Chase

OnePlus Nord CE53,549

Xiaomi Redmi 175,513

OnePlus Nord 63,589

*Group: 20-45k Mobiles

Gfx Bench Manhattan 31

OnePlus Nord CE53,724

Xiaomi Redmi 173,096

OnePlus Nord 63,760

*Group: 20-45k Mobiles

Display

4.20/5

Screen Size	6.77 inches
Display PPI	387
Display Type	Fluid AMOLED
HDR Support	Yes
Resolution	1080×2392 px
Refresh Rate	120 Hz

Test Results

Screen Quality Viewing Angles

OnePlus Nord CE55

Xiaomi Redmi 174

OnePlus Nord 65

*Group: 20-45k Mobiles

Screen Quality Luminancemax

OnePlus Nord CE51,740

Xiaomi Redmi 17825

OnePlus Nord 62,770

*Group: 20-45k Mobiles

Screen Quality Sunlight Visibility

OnePlus Nord CE54

Xiaomi Redmi 174

OnePlus Nord 65

*Group: 20-45k Mobiles

Screen Quality Luminancemin

OnePlus Nord CE51

Xiaomi Redmi 171

OnePlus Nord 61

*Group: 20-45k Mobiles

Screen Quality Colour Accuracy

OnePlus Nord CE55

Xiaomi Redmi 174

OnePlus Nord 65

*Group: 20-45k Mobiles

Camera

4.05/5

Front Camera (Resolution)	16 MP, f/2.4, 23mm (wide), 1/3.0″, 1.0µm
Rear Camera (Resolution - Highest)	“50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95″”, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″”, 1.12µm”
Number of Front Cameras	1
Type of Secondary Rear Camera	Ultra-Wide
Stabilisation	No
Primary Camera Aperture	1.8
Front Facing Aperture	2.4
Max Video Resolution	1080 x 2392

Test Results

Selfie Camera

OnePlus Nord CE585

Xiaomi Redmi 1770

OnePlus Nord 682

*Group: 20-45k Mobiles

Rear Camera

OnePlus Nord CE588

Xiaomi Redmi 1770

OnePlus Nord 685

*Group: 20-45k Mobiles

Battery

3.68/5

Battery rating (mAh)	5200
Fast Charging	Yes
Fast Charging Wattage	80
Wireless Charging	No
Reverse Wireless Charging	No
Charging Type Port (MicroUSB/Type-C)	USB Type-C 2.0
Fingerprint sensor	No
G Status (5G/4G/3G)	5G, 4G, 3G, 2G
OS Version	Android 15

Test Results

Pcmark Battery Life

OnePlus Nord CE51,020

Xiaomi Redmi 171,638

OnePlus Nord 62,006

*Group: 20-45k Mobiles

Charging 0 100

OnePlus Nord CE563

Xiaomi Redmi 1770

OnePlus Nord 6103

*Group: 20-45k Mobiles

15 Minutes Of Cod Mobile

OnePlus Nord CE55

Xiaomi Redmi 174

OnePlus Nord 64

*Group: 20-45k Mobiles

Video Streaming Netflix 30 Mins

OnePlus Nord CE55

Xiaomi Redmi 174

OnePlus Nord 64

*Group: 20-45k Mobiles

Gps Navigation For 1 Hour

OnePlus Nord CE52

Xiaomi Redmi 175

OnePlus Nord 65

*Group: 20-45k Mobiles

How OnePlus Nord CE5 Benchmark against Similar Phones

Display

OnePlus Nord CE54.2

iQOO Neo 114.68

Vivo X200 Ultra4.03

realme Narzo 70 Turbo3.37

Infinix Note 50X 8GB RAM-8 GB 128 GB2.11

Performance

OnePlus Nord CE52.86

realme Narzo 70 Turbo3.81

iQOO Neo 113.29

Infinix Note 50X 8GB RAM-8 GB 128 GB3.25

Vivo X200 Ultra3.15

Camera

OnePlus Nord CE54.05

Vivo X200 Ultra3.21

iQOO Neo 113.11

realme Narzo 70 Turbo3.09

Infinix Note 50X 8GB RAM-8 GB 128 GB2.21

Battery

OnePlus Nord CE53.68

Vivo X200 Ultra4.48

Infinix Note 50X 8GB RAM-8 GB 128 GB3.5

realme Narzo 70 Turbo3.44

iQOO Neo 113.33

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