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Indian Express
a day ago
- Indian Express
OnePlus Nord CE 5 review: Long battery life, clean design make it a reliable phone
There was a time when picking a mid-range smartphone was simple. You went with a phone that was affordable, reliable, and had just enough features to make it feel exciting to use. But that was several years ago. Now, even the mid-range segment has been split up into sub-categories such as premium mid-range, budget flagship, and 'lite' models. Weirdly, finding a smartphone that just works without over-complicating things has become harder. This is where the OnePlus Nord CE 5 comes in. Its launch earlier this month alongside the slightly more expensive Nord 5, didn't exactly make headlines due to the lack of over-the-top specs or flashy design. Instead, the Chinese smartphone maker has taken a more grounded approach with the Nord CE 5, focusing on what actually matters: battery life, performance, and long-term software support. Let's not forget about the AI features. While they are not particularly groundbreaking, the fact that they are becoming standard in mainstream models like these says a lot. That said, it does come with a few trade-offs which may leave you wanting for more. Here's my review of the OnePlus Nord CE 5 after a few weeks of usage to see how it holds up. With the Nord CE 5, OnePlus has gone with a design that screams function over form. It's a fairly long phone with gentle curves that provide a decent grip, but the large battery makes the overall design feel a bit clunky to hold in one hand. The phone weighs 199 grams and is 8.2 mm thick, making it a bit heavy, but the weight is still balanced enough to feel comfortable to use with both hands. While the Nord CE 5 is available in Black Affinity and Marble Mist, my review unit came in the Nexus Blue colourway which gives it a lively and playful vibe. Coming to the display, it has a 6.77-inch AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,430 nits peak brightness. It also has support for HDR (High Dynamic Range), making the colours pop on screen. I watched the newly released trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash on it, and the display had just enough visual flair to make the experience feel more cinematic than I thought it would. But there are some compromises as well. Outdoor screen visibility is not great, and the haptics feel soft and muted even by typical Android standards. The Nord CE 5 features Aqua Touch, which allows you to register swipes even with wet or oily fingers. This came in handy in the heavy rain lashing Delhi this week. However, I would still be cautious of oily hands as the back panel seems smudge-resistant but the phone cover that comes in the box, along with a USB-C cable and power adapter, picks up marks easily. The Nord CE 5 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex chip, a 4nm processor that has been optimised for power efficiency and thermal management. I received the 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage variant but if you are willing to spring, there's also the 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage on offer. This is enough firepower to easily handle popular titles such as Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) and Call of Duty: Mobile. But for those who prioritise mobile gaming, I did notice slight frame drops and warmth during extended sessions. The Nord CE 5 runs on Oxygen OS 15, which has been built atop Android 15. The UI feels smooth and polished overall, but it is not as snappy as I'd hoped. OnePlus is promising six years of software support, including major Android updates and security patches, which is rare to see in the mid-range segment. The mammoth 7100mAh battery is easily one of the strongest points of the Nord CE 5. I was able to comfortably play games, use the camera, enable 5G, switch on mobile hotspot, and scroll through my socials for two full days. Even when the battery level dipped, charging it from zero to full tank took only an hour or so, thanks to the 80W SuperVOOC. The Nord CE 5 also includes smart battery management features as well as battery health engine to reduce wear by limiting charging cycles during overnight charging. I liked the Nord CE 5's camera system. The 50MP main camera with Sony LYT-600 and Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) support is good enough to capture high-quality daylight shots with decent dynamic range, and balanced lighting and contrast. It also comes with an 8MP ultra-wide sensor. The video recording capabilities are impressive too, with support for 4K maxing out at 60fps and OIS support for smooth, stable footage. OnePlus has also packed the Nord CE 5 with its own set of generative AI features such as AI VoiceScribe, AI Translation, and AI Call Assistant. But the Mind Space feature is the one that stood out to me the most. A three-finger swipe upwards captures a 'memory' of the screen, which gets saved in the Mind Space app along with an AI-generated summary. It served as a handy way for me to track the news in an efficient and organised manner. If you're looking for a reliable, everyday phone with long battery life, vibrant display, and steady performance, the OnePlus Nord CE 5 makes a strong case, especially at its starting price of Rs 24,999. But it is not the best pick for serious gamers or camera-first users. It also skips premium features such as the OnePlus alert slider and the Plus key that comes with the Nord 5 elder sibling. The singly bottom-firing speaker was underwhelming as the audio sounded tinny at maximum volume and lacked clarity.
GSM Arena
4 days ago
- GSM Arena
Weekly poll results: the OnePlus Nord 5 and Nord CE5 get a red card
Gone are the days when OnePlus was a budget brand – but these days even its budget product line is seen as too expensive. That or it's not competitive in the current mid-range market. Last week's poll painted a grim picture of Nord 5's and Nord CE5's future. The OnePlus Nord 5 fared pretty poorly, with a plurality of people voting against its hardware. The second largest group thought that it was too expensive. The two are related, of course, but it's not just about the value for money equation. The Nord 4 had a unique look with that aluminum unibody – the Nord 5 looks ordinary by comparison. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset is pretty powerful, but you can get the newer 8s Gen 4 for less money than the Nord 5. And the 50+8MP camera was seen as nothing special. The IP65 rating and small battery on the international model were also commonly brought up as issues. The OnePlus Nord CE5 got the clearest message we've seen yet – 'No, I don't like the hardware' got over 80% of the vote. It's not even a question about it being too expensive (the price in India is too close to the Nord 5, for example), people in the comments just poked too many holes in the spec sheet. Some felt that the Dimensity 8350 Apex chipset didn't get enough cooling and throttling hurt its sustained performance. Others pointed to the lack of stereo speakers (the CE4 had them). Going from a 7,100mAh battery in the model for India to 5,200mAh for the global one is a major downgrade too. The microSD slot did earn the CE5 some points, though not enough. The Nord series is in a bad spot right now as it is facing strong competition in the mid-range market. A price cut can give the OnePlus Nord 5 a boost, but that might not be enough to save the Nord CE5. OnePlus Nord 5 5G OnePlus Nord CE5 5G
India Today
15-07-2025
- India Today
Video: Chaos on SpiceJet flight as AC goes off, two flyers try to enter cockpit
23:03 On this week's episode, we bring you a first look at the new Samsung foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Z Flip 7, straight from the Samsung Unpacked global launch in New York. We also get you a full review of the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Nord CE5. Which of these should you consider under Rs 30000? This and more tech on this week's Tech Today.
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First Post
11-07-2025
- First Post
OnePlus Nord 5 Series vs OnePlus Nord 4 Series: What's new, what stays the same
A quick look at the OnePlus Nord 5 and Nord CE5 and how they compare to the Nord 4 and Nord CE4 respectively read more The new lineup of OnePlus Nord phones is here, and before we dive head on into their reviews, let's see what novelties they bring to the table and how they compare to their predecessors. The company just launched the Nord 5 and Nord CE5 in India, and other than a completely different design, the key difference seems to be the processing power. What else is new and what has been left untouched as compared to the Nord 4 and CE4, let's find out. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Nord CE4 vs Nord CE5 - Design OnePlus Nord CE5 vs OnePlus Nord CE4 The first noticeable change is the design. Most OnePlus phones released in this financial year seem to speak the iPhone 16 design language for some reason. Be it the pill-shaped camera island or the flat back and rounded corners or the shape of the buttons, it is hard not to think that way. I will circle back to the Nord 5 design in a bit but the Nord CE5 does look better and more striking than its predecessor in its new shell. Nord 4 vs Nord 5 - Camera module The phone feels a bit slimmer too though a tad bigger and heavier. The ingress protection sees a small improvement from IP54 to IP65 to survive the extra splash but not necessarily a dip in the pool. The Nord CE5 gets a slightly bigger 6.77-inch Full HD+ Fluid AMOLED display and it's a little brighter too at 1430 nits (peak) as compared to 1100 nits on the Nord CE4. The refresh rate stays at 120 Hz which is perfectly acceptable for the segment. The OnePlus Nord CE5 receives a significant boost in the processing department with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 making way for a much more potent Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Apex. You get a choice of 8 GB or 12 GB RAM with three storage options - 128 GB, 256 GB and now even 512 GB. The microSD card slot has been retained to expand it further. Battery capacity sees a big jump from the already impressive 5500 mAh to a massive 7100 mAh. It supports 80W fast charging with a corresponding charger bundled along. Nord CE4 vs Nord CE5 - Camera modules The camera setup has pretty much been copy-pasted from the CE4 and comprises a 50MP primary camera with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide shooter at the back and a 16MP selfie camera up front. Though the cameras are similar, courtesy of a faster processor, you can now record videos at higher FPS. 4K videos can now be captured at up to 60 FPS with the rear camera and 1080p slo-mo videos at up to 480 FPS, which was limited to 120 FPS on the CE4. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Nord 5 vs Nord CE5 - Camera modules The OnePlus Nord CE5 runs Android 15 with OxygenOS 15 out of the box. The Nord CE4 launched with Android 14 and is upgradeable to Android 15; in fact, the update rolled out a while ago. But in the long run, the CE5 will have support for newer versions of the OS and security patches for a year longer. The same is applicable for the Nord 5 too that will get four major Android updates in years to come. Speaking of which, let's see how it differs from the Nord 4 and also the Nord CE5. OnePlus Nord 5 vs OnePlus Nord 4 Nord 4 vs Nord 5 - Design Unlike the Nord 4 series where the two phones were distinctly different in appearance, the Nord 5 phones look cut from the same cloth. While I said that the Nord CE5 looks better than its predecessor, I wouldn't say the same about the Nord 5. Yes, it's a subjective call but the Nord 4 with its metal back and a unique design had a lot more character. Mind you, the Nord 5 doesn't look bad at all, and in fact, the Marble Sands variant looks extremely elegant, and just like the OnePlus 13s, it gets the Plus button instead of an Alert slider. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD However, the Nord 5 feels bulky and heavier in hand in comparison. One thing that contributes to the bulk is a larger 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution that now supports a higher refresh rate up to 144 Hz. It is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. Another thing that has gone big but in a good way is the battery capacity which has been bumped up to 6800 mAh. The bundled 80W SuperVOOC charger promises to juice it up fully in under an hour. Interestingly, the Nord 4 bundles a 100W charger to charge its 5500 mAh battery. Like the CE5, the Nord 5 too has a pill-shaped camera island, just a little longer to accommodate the flash. The rear camera setup is again quite similar to the Nord 4 with a combination of a 50MP primary camera with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide snapper. The front camera sees a major upgrade from a 16MP unit to a 50MP unit, and with autofocus. I believe this is the first Nord phone that can record 4K videos using the front camera. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD As for the processing power, it sees an incremental upgrade; not as impressive as it seems on paper. The Nord 4 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chip, which is quite powerful but highly underrated. The Nord 5 gets an ever reliable Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, which if anything, is a higher clocked version of the 7+ Gen 3. Mind you, it is a perfectly capable chip and more powerful than the one in the Nord 4 but don't expect the performance jump to be massive. And that's got more to do with how good the 7+ Gen 3 is. You get 8 GB or 12 GB RAM options here with either 256 GB or 512 GB storage. For some inexplicable reason, OnePlus has opted for the slower UFS 3.1 storage in the Nord 5 when its predecessor had UFS 4.0 a year ago. We have asked OnePlus to clarify this and we will let you know in the final review once we have an answer. We will also talk about the camera performance and benchmark scores in our in-depth review. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD OnePlus Nord 5 series pricing in India The OnePlus Nord 5 is priced at Rs 31,999 for its 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variant, Rs 34,999 for 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and Rs 37,999 for 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. It will be available for purchase in India starting 9th July 2025. The OnePlus Nord CE5 is priced at Rs 24,999 for its 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant, Rs 26,999 for 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and Rs 28,999 for 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. It will be available for purchase in India starting 12th July 2025. Further discounts and launch offers will be available on both phones.
India Today
09-07-2025
- India Today
OnePlus Nord CE 5 review in 5 points: Big display, bigger battery
After launching the Nord CE series in India in 2021, OnePlus has recently released its 5th edition in India – the OnePlus Nord CE 5. Priced at Rs 24,999, the device comes powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex chipset, boasts a 50-megapixel primary camera, and showcases an eye-catching design. One of its standout features is the massive 7,100mAh battery, a rarity in this price range. We have already pushed out the OnePlus Nord CE 5's detailed review, but if you are in a hurry, here is a recap in 5 Nord CE 5 review in 5 pointsDesign and display: The OnePlus Nord CE 5 is sleek, lightweight, and sits comfortably in the hand. The refined and pill-shaped camera module does not only look elegant but also ensures the phone lies fairly flat on surfaces without much wobble. The rear panel features a smooth, matte finish that gives it a premium the smooth and slim design makes the OnePlus Nord CE 5 a little slippery. Fortunately, OnePlus includes a protective case in the box, which neatly resolves that issue. On the front, the Nord CE 5 boasts a large 6.77-inch display with a silky-smooth 120Hz refresh rate. It's bright enough to remain clearly visible even in direct sunlight, and the vivid colours make everything appear more immersive. The slim bezels surrounding the screen add to its overall appeal, giving the phone a truly premium Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex chipset, the OnePlus Nord CE 5 runs OxygenOS 15, based on Android 15. Performance is smooth and responsive throughout daily use—whether you're endlessly scrolling through Instagram, chatting on WhatsApp, or binge-watching videos on YouTube, the Nord CE 5 handles it all phone also comes packed with several AI-driven features, including AI Search, AI Toolbox 2.0, and AI Voice Scribe. It further incorporates Google's AI tools such as Circle to Search and Gemini Live, adding to the overall smart experience. To push its limit, we also put the OnePlus Nord CE 5 under benchmark tests. Here are the results we The OnePlus Nord CE 5 packs a substantial 7,100mAh lithium-ion polymer battery and supports 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging. On a typical day, it easily lasts 20 to 24 hours before needing a top-up. While the brand claims up to 2.5 days (60 hours) of battery life, that figure seems realistic only for light or occasional it did need charging, the Nord CE 5 impressed by reaching 80 per cent in just 47 minutes. Unlike many devices that heat up during fast charging, this one only became slightly warm and cooled down quickly, making the experience smooth and The OnePlus Nord CE 5 is equipped with a dual rear camera setup, featuring a 50-megapixel primary sensor and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens. It performs well in terms of colour reproduction, offering vibrant yet natural-looking tones that enhance the overall appeal of photos. However, it does struggle to capture finer details with the same level of the front, there's a 16-megapixel selfie camera that delivers decent results in daylight but falters slightly in low-light settings. For a more in-depth look at the camera performance, including sample shots, read our full Priced at Rs 24,999, the OnePlus Nord CE 5 offers excellent value for money. With its expansive 6.77-inch display, impressive 7,100mAh battery, striking design, and 50-megapixel main camera, it ticks most of the right boxes for a budget-friendly device. Performance is smooth for everyday tasks, although it does show its limitations during heavy multitasking or demanding gaming sessions. But it is understandable given the price for users seeking a reliable, stylish, and well-rounded smartphone for day-to-day use without stretching their budget, the Nord CE 5 stands out as a solid choice.- Ends
