Side-by-side technical data
OnePlus Nord CE5 vs OnePlus Nord 5
Comparison between OnePlus Nord CE5 and OnePlus Nord 5: 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 5 is the pick for more performance, display quality, and storage: it reaches 1,782,095 in AnTuTu, offers 144 Hz, and goes up to 512 GB. The OnePlus Nord CE5 suits buyers who value drop resistance and Wi‑Fi 6E more.
The Nord 5 has the brighter, sharper display: 1,800 nits versus 1,430 nits, 1,272 × 2,800 px versus 1,080 × 2,392 px, and 450 ppi versus 387 ppi. It also brings Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 6 hardness, and a 144 Hz refresh rate, while the CE5 offers 120 Hz and Mohs Level 5. The CE5 is lighter at 199 g versus 211 g, with drop resistance class A versus C and 300 tests versus 90.
The Nord 5 leads performance with 2,019 versus 1,536 in Geekbench 6 Single-Core and 5,570 versus 4,700 in Multi-Core; its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 also beats the Dimensity 8350 Apex in AnTuTu. Its main camera uses a 1/1.56″ sensor versus 1/1.95″, while the front camera offers 50 MP versus 16 MP. The CE5 counters with an A versus B battery-efficiency rating and Wi‑Fi 6E; both share 5,200 mAh and 80 W charging.
OnePlus Nord CE5
The OnePlus Nord 5 is the better buy for performance and display quality, with 1,782,095 in AnTuTu and 144 Hz.
OnePlus Nord 5
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is the better buy for drop resistance, with class A and 300 drop tests, plus Wi‑Fi 6E.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Nord CE5 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Battery & charging | 7.0 | 7.0 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus Nord CE5, if you care about…
- 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)
- Weight
- 199 g
- against 211 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Drop Resistance Class
- A
- against C
OnePlus Nord 5, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,782,095
- against 1,719,236
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,800 nits
- against 1,430 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G615 MC6 | Qualcomm Adreno 735 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.35 GHz Best value | 3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,719,236 | 1,782,095 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,536 | 2,019 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,700 | 5,570 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 1x3.35 GHz Cortex-A715, 3x3.20 GHz Cortex-A715, and 4x2.20 GHz Cortex-A510 | Octa-core: 1×3.0 GHz Cortex-X4, 4×2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 and 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 3,033 | 3,399 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Black, Blue, White | Grey, White, Beige |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 199 g Best value | 211 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.7 % | 92 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | IP65 |
| Drop Resistance Class | A Best value | C |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 300 Best value | 90 |
Battery
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A Best value | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 61 h 48 min Best value | 49 h 12 min |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | 1,200 |
Display
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,430 nits | 1,800 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.77″ | 6.83″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,272 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,392 px | 2,800 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 387 ppi | 450 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| 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 | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 6, HDR10+, Ultra HDR, 3840Hz PWM, 120Hz, 144Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 4 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28, 3G UMTS B39, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 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 B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 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 n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, 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 |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| 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 | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, 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 | 0.9 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | — | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 309 € | — |
| Model numbers | CPH2719 | CPH2709, CPH2707 |
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