The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a mid-range 5G phone announced on July 8, 2025, alongside the Nord 5. It went on sale the same day in the UK. In Europe, the 8GB + 128GB model costs €349. OnePlus does not sell it in the US.
Design and display
The Nord CE5 has a 6.77-inch AMOLED screen with a 2392 x 1080 resolution and 387 ppi. It refreshes at up to 120Hz and reaches 1,430 nits at peak. The panel supports HDR10+ and 10-bit color. A screen protector comes pre-applied.
The frame and back are plastic. The Marble Mist color has a marble-effect finish, while Black Infinity is a plain dark gray. The phone measures 163.58 x 76.02 x 8.27 mm in Marble Mist and weighs about 199 g. It has an IP65 rating against dust and water jets. A Nexus Blue color is sold in India.
Performance
The phone runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex, a 4 nm chip. Its fastest core is a Cortex-A715 at 3.35 GHz, and the GPU is a Mali-G615 MC6. Global models have 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM with 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. India also gets a 12GB + 256GB version. A hybrid slot accepts microSD cards up to 1TB.
Cameras
The main camera has a 50MP Sony LYT-600 sensor (1/1.95-inch) with an f/1.8 lens and optical stabilization. An 8MP ultrawide covers a 112° view. There is no telephoto lens. The rear cameras record 4K video at up to 60 fps. On the front, a 16MP camera records video at up to 1080p and 60 fps.
Battery and charging
The global and Indian models use a 7,100 mAh battery. In Europe and the UK, the phone ships with a 5,200 mAh battery instead. All versions charge at up to 80W with SUPERVOOC. There is no wireless charging. The Indian box includes an 80W charger, while global boxes do not.
Software and updates
The Nord CE5 launched with OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15. OnePlus promises four Android upgrades and six years of security updates. It has an infrared blaster and Bluetooth 5.4. The global model has NFC, while the Indian spec sheet does not list it. Audio comes from a single bottom speaker, and there is no headphone jack.
Should you buy the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Nord CE5 suits buyers who want a big battery and a 120Hz AMOLED screen. It also keeps microSD support. The update promise is long for its price. On the other hand, it has a plastic body, a mono speaker and no wireless charging. European buyers get a much smaller battery than the global model. The Nord CE6 is its successor.
