The OnePlus Nord CE 5 is the mid-range phone that ticks all the boxes in terms of power and style, but without breaking the bank. As an extension of the Nord series, “CE” stands for Core Edition, and the whole idea is that you’re getting core features and a clean OnePlus experience without having to pay flagship prices.
If you’re after a 5G phone that feels and looks premium, while working quickly with all of your everyday tasks, then the OnePlus Nord CE 5 is an alluring pick.
Sleek, Comfortable Design
The Nord CE 5 by OnePlus has been ergonomically crafted with a slim profile and weight that’s easy to hold and carry. It is only 7.9mm thick and weighs approximately 170g, and is likely to be one of the most comfortable 5G phones in the price range.
Its back panel has a matte finish and a gentle gradient on it, with triple vertical camera grilles. The three beautiful colors of Charcoal Ink, Blue Void and Silver Ray are eye-catching for young customers and style-consciouss.
Though the frame is plastic, the Nord CE 5 feels solid and has a premium in-hand feel.
Vivid AMOLED Display
The OnePlus Nord CE 5 has a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, so you’ll see bright colors, true blacks, and smooth transitions. It’s a Corning Gorilla Glass display that is also compatible with HDR10 so that your favorite Netflix or YouTube app will have better content quality.
Whether you’re watching videos, surfing the web or working, it provides a great experience. I also love the premium feel of the under-display fingerprint sensor.
Smoother than 5G, We Mean Great performance, good network
Under the hood, the OnePlus Nord CE 5 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC, based on an 8nm process. The handset is paired with 6GB, 8GB or 12GB of RAM depending on the variant, and 128GB or 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage.
Performance-wise, the Snapdragon 750G is famed for offering an impressive harmony of performance and battery life. It easily handles:
- Everyday tasks like browsing, calling, whatssapping
- Popular gaming titles such as BGMI, COD Mobile and Asphalt 9
- Utilizing multiple apps with no delays in response
- Crucially, it is Dual-Mode 5G (SA/NSA) with dynamic spectrum sharing, ensuring that it is also suitably capable for India’s burgeoning 5G ecosystem.
Triple Camera Setup
The OnePlus Nord CE 5 includes a triple rear camera system with a 64MP (f/1.79) primary shooter. It accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP monochrome sensor.
Camera features include:
- Nightscape mode
- AI scene enhancement
- Portrait and Pro modes
- 4K video recording at 30fps
At the front, there’s a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor that clicks sharp selfies and accurately renders skin tones, and the background blur makes it the perfect camera for Instagram and video calls.
Up to 11 hours of battery life with rapid recharging
It is backed by a 4500mAh battery, which delivers good battery life, about a day’s standby in moderate-to-heavy usage. Whether it is streaming or gaming, calling or texting, the battery holds up quite well.
The star of the show here is the Warp Charge 30T Plus, which juices the phone from 0 to 70% in 30 minutes. It’s one of the quickest charging solutions available in this price bracket.
OxygenOS Experience
The Nord CE 5 is powered by OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11, with the promise of updates to future versions. OnePlus’s UI is revered for its clean, bloatware-free menus that have helpful customization sprinkled throughout.
You will find a close to stock Android feel, with fast updates, as well as monthly security patches.
Pricing and Variants
The OnePlus Nord CE 5 comes in three versions:
- 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage – ₹22,999 Similarly to the Flagship Killer Of 2020, the flagship CPU’s variant is the most heavily spec’d for less than 25K.
- 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage – Rs. 24,999
- Replace 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage – ₹27,999
And at that price, it is one of the most competitive 5G phone price for a flagship-grade experience in India.
Final Verdict
If you’re looking for a smartphone with a great mix of performance and price,, but the OnePlus Nord CE 5 hits the sweet spot. It’s also just a great deal, with a clean design, dependable camera, fast charging, AMOLED screen and 5G support.
If you are in the market for a top-notch mid-range smartphone under ₹30,000, the Nord CE 5 is a safe bet–there is no compromise on the speed, style and future-readiness fronts.