OnePlus Nord 5 vs Nord CE 5: What you get more for paying Rs 7,000 extra
OnePlus has expanded its mid-range portfolio with two new smartphones — the Nord 5 and the more budget-focused Nord CE 5. While both phones offer solid hardware for their price, the Nord 5 demands Rs 7,000 more than the Nord CE 5. But what exactly does that extra amount get you? Here are eight important differences to help you decide which one suits your needs better.
More premium design and feel Nord 5 comes with Gorilla Glass 7i protection and an IP65 rating, making it more resistant to dust and water. The Nord CE 5 lacks an official IP rating.
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Faster processor The Nord 5 features the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, a more powerful and efficient chip compared to the Nord CE 5’s MediaTek Dimensity 8350. It offers better performance in gaming, multitasking, and long-term software support.
Display is more or less similar You get a sharper and smoother display on the Nord 5 — a 6.83-inch 1.5K OLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate vs. a 6.77-inch 1080p LCD with 120Hz on the CE 5. The Nord 5 also supports higher brightness and better colour accuracy
More storage While both models support up to 12GB RAM, the Nord 5 offers up to 512GB of fast UFS storage, whereas the Nord CE 5 maxes out at 256GB.
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Improved cameras and video capabilities Nord 5 has a 50MP front camera and supports 4K 60fps video with Ultra HDR. In contrast, the CE 5 has a 16MP selfie camera and lacks higher-end video features.
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OnePlus Nord CE5 offers a bigger battery Though both offer 80W charging, the CE 5 has a slightly larger 7100mAh battery versus the Nord 5’s 6800mAh. However, the difference in real-world use may not be significant due to software optimisations.
Same software, but Nord 5 offers better support OxygenOS is based on Android 15 and is likely to get more OS updates than the CE 5, making it a better long-term investment.
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