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Mint
6 days ago
- Mint
OnePlus Nord 5: A solid mid-range phone held back by two missteps
I'd like to rephrase the famous phrase 'two steps forward, one step back" to 'many steps forward, two crucial steps back." That sums up OnePlus' latest mid-range beast, the Nord 5 ( ₹29,999). OnePlus has had a remarkable few years, launching powerful flagships like the OnePlus 12 and 13 series. Meanwhile, the Nord lineup has built a reputation for delivering solid value—often challenging even OnePlus' own cut-down flagships like the 13R. The Nord 2, 3 and 4 were all standout mid-range phones. With the Nord 4, OnePlus introduced a bold new all-metal design. With the Nord 5, however, they've reversed course—ditching the unique design and ceding some ground on specs to rivals like the Poco F7. These are the two crucial steps back that slightly mar an otherwise excellent device. Design: Safe, but still premium While the Nord 5 loses the all-metal construction of the Nord 4, its new glass-back design doesn't feel any less premium. It comes with a matte finish and in-glass pattern in the Marble Sands colourway. If you prefer a cleaner look, there are also Dry Ice (Blue) and Phantom Grey (Black) options. It's comfortable in the hand, but its 8.1mm thickness and 211g weight are noticeable—thanks to a massive 6,800mAh battery inside. Still, it fits well and feels like a performance-focused device. If you're coming from the OnePlus 13s, the size increase is apparent. But once again, OnePlus has ensured that 'battery anxiety" is a thing of the past. Unless you're heavily gaming, the Nord 5 easily lasts through the next day. A display made for bingeing The 6.83-inch flat 1.5K Swift AMOLED display (144Hz refresh rate, 1800 nits peak brightness) with slim bezels and Gorilla Glass 7i is perfect for content consumption. I watched Wimbledon, Tour de France, and several cricket matches, and the screen consistently delivered excellent colour reproduction and sharpness. Gaming benefits from the added real estate and 120fps support in titles like BGMI and Call of Duty: Mobile. The stereo speakers (with a down-firing main driver) get decently loud with minimal distortion—great for casual YouTube viewing, though not immersive enough for movie nights. New to the Nord 5 is the Plus Key—OnePlus' answer to Apple's Action Button—which adds a layer of customisation. However, I do miss the classic alert slider. OnePlus also adds its AI Mind Space (note-taking, screenshot search, and more), which feels more like a filler feature than a must-have. Biometrics—under-display fingerprint and face unlock—work quickly and reliably. Camera performance The Nord 5 sports a dual-camera setup: a 50MP Sony LYT-700 primary sensor and a basic 8MP ultra-wide, alongside a 50MP Samsung JN5 selfie shooter. The primary sensor (same as on the OnePlus 13R) is excellent in daylight, offering vivid, detailed images with accurate skin tones. It competes well with devices like the Nothing Phone 3(a) Pro and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro. Unfortunately, the ultra-wide camera is a letdown. It lacks detail, especially in dynamic range, and doesn't complement the primary sensor well. Surprisingly, the 50MP selfie shooter is the real standout. With mechanical autofocus and a physically larger sensor than most in this price range, it shines even in low-light conditions. Nord 5 vs Nord CE 5 The Nord CE 5, in contrast, feels like a compromise. I've never understood OnePlus' CE lineup—it cuts too many corners for the savings it offers. Let's look at a few comparisons: u Display: The Nord 5 offers a 6.83-inch AMOLED (144Hz) vs. the Nord CE 5's 6.77-inch AMOLED (120Hz). u Chipset: The Nord 5 has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a flagship-grade chip. The CE 5 settles for the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex—capable, but clearly inferior. u Storage: Nord 5 goes up to 512GB UFS 3.1; CE 5 caps at 256GB. u Camera: Nord 5's main and selfie cameras outperform the CE 5's 50MP LYT-600 and 16MP selfie shooter, which produced flat, unimpressive photos. u Battery: The CE 5 does pull ahead slightly with a 7,100mAh cell versus Nord 5's 6,800mAh—but both perform admirably in real-world use. Verdict The Nord 5 may have lost its iconic all-metal identity and trails behind some rivals on raw specs, but it still leads the pack in software experience, battery life, camera performance (barring ultra-wide), and display quality. Yes, the Poco F7 is catching up—especially for gaming—but the Nord 5 is still one of the easiest smartphones to recommend in the ₹30K price range. Just make sure to get the 12GB/512GB variant. Avoid the CE 5 unless your budget is truly inflexible and you're committed to staying within the OnePlus ecosystem.
India Today
23-07-2025
- India Today
OnePlus Pad Lite tablet with 11-inch screen and 9340mAh battery launched in India, price is less than Rs 15,000
OnePlus is following its flagship Pad 3 tablet launch with a more affordable entry-level option called the Pad Lite. Launching in India today and set to go on sale starting in August, the OnePlus Pad lite features a big screen, a massive battery, and optional cellular connectivity at a starting price of Rs 14,999. More specifically, the OnePlus Pad Lite comes in a choice of 6GB and 8GB RAM with 128GB storage by default. The 6GB/128GB Pad Lite is priced at Rs 14,999. It is only available with Wi-Fi. The top-end 8GB RAM and 128GB Pad Lite with 4G LTE will set you back by Rs 15,999. For a limited period, you can get it for less – Rs 12,999 and Rs 14,999 – with instant bank discount and special launch offers. General availability is pegged for August 1. advertisementThe Pad Lite packs some serious fire-power artillery for its price. The spec-sheet screams noteworthy. The design is a throwback to the original OnePlus Pad and Pad 2 models replete with an all-metal unibody and horizontally aligned rear camera which is to say that it is also very sleek and premium. It measures 7.39mm and weighs 530g. OnePlus is offering the Pad Lite in only one colour though, called aero blue, with a matte sandblast finish. Flip over to the front and you'll find an 11-inch LCD display with a 1.2K resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The panel supports 10-bit colour depth and can top 500nits, OnePlus says, while delivering an 85.3 percent of screen-to-body ratio suggesting slim bezels. The tablet boasts a productivity-focused 16:10 aspect of which, the OnePlus Pad Lite comes powered by the MediaTek Helio G100 processor and a 9,340mAh battery rated for 80 hours of music playback or 11 hours of video streaming and 54 days of standby time. It can fast charge at up to 33W with the bundled charger. The Pad Lite has two 5-megapixel cameras, one on the front and another on the back. It has a quad speaker setup based on OnePlus' 'self-developed Omnibearing Sound Field technology' and supports Hi-Res Audio playback. Running the show is OxygenOS 15.0.1 based on Android 15. Features that stand out include Screen Mirroring, Clipboard Sharing and Shared Gallery for more connected and seamless syncing with other OnePlus devices, O Plus Connect for file sharing with iOS and iPadOS, and Open Canvas for multitasking. Connectivity options include dual band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, Type-C, and optional 4G. There is no fingerprint scanner leaving biometrics to facial recognition. If the OnePlus Pad Lite has caught your fancy, you can get it across the OnePlus Store App, OnePlus Experience Stores, Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance, Vijay Sales, Bajaj Electronics, and other leading mainline partners and stores.- Ends
Stuff.tv
17-07-2025
- Stuff.tv
I think this is the best charging cable ever – here's why
If you're anything like me, you've got more than two gadgets on you at all times – oftentimes a lot more. I've got a smartphone, smartwatch, and fitness tracker, which is the bare minimum. And there's nothing worse than having to carry around different adapters and chargers for various devices. But OnePlus has come up with a charging cable that I think is perfect. 2-in-1 chargers are nothing new, but they're a bit bulky – even the ones that fold. That's why OnePlus's solution is genius. It's just a charging cable, but it can juice up your smartwatch as well. Read more: Best wireless charger in 2025 including charging stands and pads OnePlus' new cable combines a USB-C plug for your phone, a unique OnePlus smartwatch connector, and a USB-A end to plug into your power brick of choice. Unfortunately, that POGO Pin connector for the watch means it's strictly a OnePlus-only party – you won't be able to use it with Galaxy or Apple Watches. But if you're in the OnePlus ecosystem, this cable is as close to perfect as you can get. Although, I do wish it was USB-C at both ends. When plugged in, your phone gets 80W of charging power on its own, or 67W if your smartwatch is also in on the action. The watch pulls a respectable 10W itself. This is much faster than most other 2-in-1 chargers, since they're wireless. Plus, the cable measures 1.2 metres, so you won't have to crouch next to an outlet to use it. The OnePlus 2-in-1 SUPERVOOC cable is available to order from the OnePlus store. It'll set you back $30/£25, which is on the pricey side for a cable, but not too shabby for a 2-in-1 charger. If you're a OnePlus phone and watch owner, it might just be the most useful travel gadget to throw in a bag.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Time of India
OnePlus 13 series update: AI Plus Mind feature for quick content capture and organisation
OnePlus 13 update: OnePlus 13 AI Plus Mind update is rolling out now, bringing a powerful new way to manage on-screen content with intelligent ease on OnePlus. The Plus Mind feature lets users instantly save images, text, social posts, and web pages into a smart hub called Mind Space—capturing key details like dates or event info at a tap or swipe . Over time, AI categorizes, tags, and even prompts context-aware actions, such as adding events to your calendar or summarizing important data. Whether triggered by the new Plus Key or a three-finger gesture, this update elevates OxygenOS from reactive software to a proactive assistant. With Google Gemini integration on the horizon, OnePlus is positioning its flagship series at the forefront of mobile AI innovation. Read on to discover how this update supercharges productivity in daily life. Plus mind feature on OnePlus 13 series The Plus Mind feature may retain data, including photos, texts, social media postings, and even site pages, according to OnePlus' news release. Users of the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R can activate this feature by swiping up on their screen with three fingers, as opposed to the OnePlus 13s, which has a dedicated Plus Key for it. After that, it will analyze the data and recommend pertinent actions to the user, including highlighting important dates on the screen and noting them in the Calendar app. In order to analyze the content and perform functions like creating descriptions, translating it into the user's native tongue, marking it for convenient sorting, and offering more information, it makes use of OnePlus AI technology. They can then access the collected data in the Mind Space, a centralized center. The business provided an event poster example. The event date is automatically added to the user's calendar when the Plus Mind feature is activated on the screen. In the meantime, important information is also recorded and added to the Mind Space Center. On a fashion website, the same gesture will, instead, analyze the content and provide a summary of the "looks on display." According to the business, consumers can access the web page using a simple shortcut and remember this information by going to the central hub later. On a fashion website, a three-finger swipe-up will cause Plus Mind to analyze the page and summarize the styles on exhibit. At a later time, a user can revisit this information in their Mind Space and utilize a simple tap to navigate back to the homepage. After the upgrade, the new Mind Space feature is being released on the OnePlus 13 series. It is accessible through the AI Search bar's natural language search or the app drawer. A straightforward swipe-down motion on the home screen activates the latter.
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Business Standard
15-07-2025
- Business Standard
OnePlus AI suite now rolling out to OnePlus 13, 13R smartphones: What's new
Plus Mind, part of the OnePlus AI suite, now comes to OnePlus 13 and 13R, offering smart on-screen content capture, summaries, and contextual suggestions Harsh Shivam New Delhi Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus has begun rolling out its AI-powered Plus Mind feature to users of the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R smartphones. The feature, part of the broader OnePlus AI suite, was originally introduced with the OnePlus 13s, and is designed to help users store, organise, and retrieve information more intelligently. The OnePlus AI suite also offers other advanced AI features such as AI VoiceScribe, AI Search, AI Translation, and more. OnePlus AI Plus Mind: Availability The OnePlus AI suite is already live on the OnePlus 13s and OnePlus Nord 5 smartphones. With the latest update, Plus Mind is now available to OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R users as a free software update. OnePlus AI Plus Mind: How it works On the OnePlus 13s and Nord 5, the Plus Mind feature can be triggered using the customisable Plus Key button. On the OnePlus 13 and 13R, users can activate it by swiping up with three fingers on the screen. Once activated, Plus Mind captures the on-screen content, creates an AI-generated summary, and saves it in a dedicated app called Mind Space. The system also recognises contextual information and offers smart suggestions. For instance, if a user swipes up on an event poster, Plus Mind can identify key details like the date and time and prompt users to add the event date into their calendar automatically, while also storing all relevant information in Mind Space. OnePlus AI: What's more Alongside Plus Mind, OnePlus' AI suite includes several productivity and creativity tools: AI VoiceScribe: Lets users record, summarise, and translate calls and meetings — including on apps like WhatsApp. (Currently available only in India) AI Translation: A standalone app that consolidates all translation tools — including text, voice, camera, and screen-based translations. AI Search: Allows users to search for files, notes, settings, and Mind Space content using natural language queries. AI Reframe: Analyses images, identifies subjects, and suggests creative composition alternatives.
