Side-by-side technical data
OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs Honor Play5 5G
Comparison between OnePlus Nord CE 5G and Honor Play5 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from OnePlus and Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Nord CE 5G | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 5.1 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 4.8 | 4.2 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus Nord CE 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Weight
- 170 g
- against 179 g
Honor Play5 5G, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against UFS 2.1
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 30 W
- Body Thickness
- 7.5 mm
- against 7.9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Nord CE 5G | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Dimensity 800U |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC3 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 385,000 | 330,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 775 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,891 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Kryo 570 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Kryo 570 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Nord CE 5G | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black, Green, White, Silver | Black, Purple, Light Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.5 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 159.2 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 170 g Best value | 179 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.9 % | 85.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Nord CE 5G | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 3,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Nord CE 5G | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 700 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.43″ | 6.53″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 410 ppi Best value | 403 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, AMOLED | Schott Xensation Up, HDR10, Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Nord CE 5G | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Nord CE 5G | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Nord CE 5G | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Nord CE 5G | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B21, 3G UMTS B26, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B38, 3G UMTS B39, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 3G UMTS B48, 3G UMTS B66, 3G UMTS B77, 3G UMTS B78, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps Best value | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps Best value | 210 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Nord CE 5G | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | Nord CE 5G | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | EB2101, EB2103 | HJC-AN90 |
