Side-by-side technical data
OnePlus Nord CE5 vs OnePlus Nord 4
Comparison between OnePlus Nord CE5 and OnePlus Nord 4: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from OnePlus.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The OnePlus Nord 4 suits buyers who want a sharper display, more memory, and a larger battery; the Nord CE5 counters with expandable storage and reverse charging. Their overall scores are tied, so the choice comes down to those differences.
The Nord 4 pairs 16 GB of RAM and UFS 4.0 with the CE5’s 12 GB and UFS 3.1, and offers up to 512 GB versus 256 GB. Its display reaches 2,150 nits and 450 ppi, against 1,430 nits and 387 ppi on the CE5. The Nord 4 also has a 5,500 mAh battery and 100W charging, versus 5,200 mAh and 80W.
The CE5 supports expandable storage and reverse charging; the Nord 4 has neither. For Wi-Fi, the CE5 supports Wi-Fi 6E while the Nord 4 tops out at Wi-Fi 6. Slow-motion video reaches 960 fps on the CE5 and 240 fps on the Nord 4. Both have 120 Hz AMOLED displays and IP65 resistance.
OnePlus Nord CE5
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is the better buy for buyers who need expandable storage and want reverse charging.
OnePlus Nord 4
The OnePlus Nord 4 is the better buy for buyers who want more memory, with 16 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage.
The verdict
Your pick: OnePlus Nord CE5, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Nord CE5 | Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.5 | 8.2 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 6.6 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 7.0 | 6.8 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus Nord CE5, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,719,236
- against 1,649,722
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
OnePlus Nord 4, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 5,200 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G615 MC6 | Qualcomm Adreno 732 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.35 GHz Best value | 2.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,719,236 Best value | 1,649,722 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,536 | 1,913 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,700 | 5,098 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 1x3.35 GHz Cortex-A715, 3x3.20 GHz Cortex-A715, and 4x2.20 GHz Cortex-A510 | Octa-core processor with one 2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 core, four 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 cores and three 1.9 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 3,033 | 3,080 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Black, Blue, White | Black, Grey, Silver, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 162.6 mm |
| Weight | 199 g Best value | 199.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.7 % | 90 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | IP65 |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 300 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 61 h 48 min | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
Display
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,430 nits | 2,150 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.77″ Best value | 6.74″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,240 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,392 px | 2,772 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 387 ppi | 450 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Ultra HDR, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Always-On Display, HDR10 | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Ultra HDR, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | — |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 4 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Infrared, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.2 W/kg | 1.18 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.91 W/kg Best value | 1.06 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 5,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC |
Technical
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 309 € | — |
| Model numbers | CPH2719 | CPH2663, CPH2661 |
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