Side-by-side technical data
OnePlus Nord CE5 vs OnePlus Nord 6
Comparison between OnePlus Nord CE5 and OnePlus Nord 6: 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 6 is the pick for performance, display and battery: it posts a 7.7 overall NeoScore versus 7.4 for the Nord CE5. The Nord CE5 is ahead when lower weight and drop resistance matter: 199 g versus 210 g, class A versus class C, and 300 tests versus 164.
The Nord 6 leads performance with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, an AnTuTu score of 2,301,387 and UFS 4.1 storage, while the CE5 has a Dimensity 8350 Apex, 1,719,236 and UFS 3.1. The Nord 6 display reaches 3,600 nits, 1,272 × 2,772 px and 450 ppi, versus 1,430 nits, 1,080 × 2,392 px and 387 ppi; its refresh rate also rises from 120 Hz to 165 Hz.
The Nord 6 battery is 7,500 mAh versus 5,200 mAh and supports 1,600 cycles versus 1,200. It also adds Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0, versus Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4. The phones draw on camera scores: the Nord 6 has a 32 MP front camera versus 16 MP, while the CE5 reaches 960 fps slow motion versus 240 fps.
OnePlus Nord CE5
The OnePlus Nord 6 is the better buy for performance, a brighter display and a larger 7,500 mAh battery.
OnePlus Nord 6
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is the better buy for anyone prioritizing a lighter phone with stronger drop resistance.
The verdict
Your pick: OnePlus Nord 6, ahead on Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Nord CE5 | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.5 | 8.3 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 7.0 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus Nord CE5, if you care about…
- Weight
- 199 g
- against 210 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 8.5 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Drop Resistance Class
- A
- against C
OnePlus Nord 6, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 5,200 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,301,387
- against 1,719,236
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- against UFS 3.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G615 MC6 | Qualcomm Adreno 825 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.35 GHz Best value | 3.21 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,719,236 | 2,301,387 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,536 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,700 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 1x3.35 GHz Cortex-A715, 3x3.20 GHz Cortex-A715, and 4x2.20 GHz Cortex-A510 | Octa-core: 1 Cortex-X4 at 3.21 GHz, 3 Cortex-A720 at 3.0 GHz, 2 Cortex-A720 at 2.8 GHz, and 2 Cortex-A720 at 2.0 GHz. |
| 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 | — |
Design
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Black, Blue, White | Mint Green, Black, Silver, White, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 162.5 mm |
| Weight | 199 g Best value | 210 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.7 % Best value | 89.3 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | IP68, IP69K, IP65, IP69, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A Best value | C |
| Repairability Class | B | A Best value |
| Drop Test Count | 300 Best value | 164 |
Battery
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A Best value | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 7,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| 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 |
| Battery Endurance | 61 h 48 min Best value | 24 h |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | 1,600 Best value |
Display
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,430 nits | 3,600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.77″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,272 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 | 165 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 2,160 Hz Best value |
| 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 | Ultra HDR, Crystal Guard, Mohs Level 8, HDR10+, 3840Hz PWM |
Sensors
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| 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 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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 B42, 4G LTE B48, 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 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 | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| 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 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive Best value |
| 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 | 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 | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.91 W/kg | — |
Audio
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | Nord CE5 | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 309 € | — |
| Model numbers | CPH2719 | CPH2795, CPH2793 |
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