Side-by-side technical data
OnePlus Nord CE6 vs OnePlus Nord 5
Comparison between OnePlus Nord CE6 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 CE6 suits buyers who prioritize battery, a very bright display, and toughness; the Nord 5 is the pick for performance and photography. Their overall scores are 6.8 and 7.4, but the decisive split is between the CE6’s 7,500 mAh battery and the Nord 5’s stronger camera setup.
The CE6 offers 7,500 mAh versus 5,200 mAh, above the field’s average, while both phones support 80W charging. Its display reaches 3,600 nits against 1,800 nits, and IP68, IP69, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H protection exceeds the Nord 5’s IP65. The Nord 5 is slimmer, though, at 8.1 mm versus 8.5 mm.
For games and demanding tasks, the Nord 5 has a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 12 GB of RAM, and 512 GB, versus the CE6’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 8 GB, and 256 GB; it also scores 1,782,095 versus 875,000 in AnTuTu. Its main camera uses a 1/1.56″ sensor versus 1/2.88″, adds an ultrawide camera, and records 4K at 60 fps. The CE6 counters with Wi-Fi 6E and Android 16 with five years of updates.
OnePlus Nord CE6
The OnePlus Nord CE6 is the better buy for battery and toughness, with 7,500 mAh, a 3,600-nit display, and IP68, IP69, and IP69K.
OnePlus Nord 5
The OnePlus Nord 5 is the better buy for performance and cameras, with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 12 GB of RAM, and a 1/1.56″ main sensor.
The verdict
Your pick: OnePlus Nord 5, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Nord CE6 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 7.6 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 7.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.0 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus Nord CE6, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 5,200 mAh
- 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)
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,600 nits
- against 1,800 nits
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H
- against IP65
OnePlus Nord 5, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,782,095
- against 875,000
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Nord CE6 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 810 | Qualcomm Adreno 735 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 875,000 | 1,782,095 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 2,019 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 5,570 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1 × 2.7 GHz Cortex-A720, 3 × 2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, and 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. | 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 | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 3,399 |
Design
| Specification | Nord CE6 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Grey | Grey, White, Beige |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 162.5 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 215 g | 211 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.3 % | 92 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H Best value | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | E | C Best value |
| Repairability Class | D | B Best value |
| Drop Test Count | 164 Best value | 90 |
Battery
| Specification | Nord CE6 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A Best value | B |
| Battery Capacity | 7,500 mAh Best value | 5,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | — | 49 h 12 min |
| Charge cycles | 1,600 Best value | 1,200 |
Display
| Specification | Nord CE6 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,600 nits Best value | 1,800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.83″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,272 px | 1,272 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,772 px | 2,800 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 450 ppi | 450 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR, LTPO, LTPS LCD, 3840Hz PWM, 2,592Hz PWM, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Crystal Guard | 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 CE6 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Nord CE6 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Nord CE6 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years Best value | 4 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Nord CE6 | 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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 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 n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 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 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, 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 | — | 1.18 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.9 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Nord CE6 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | Nord CE6 | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | CPH2709, CPH2707 |
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