OnePlus Nord 5
$388Starting price · USMid-Range2025
8.3
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.83"
Display
50MP
Camera
6,800
mAh
12GB
Max RAM
80W
Charging
211g
Weight
Why This Phone
Mid-RangeThe OnePlus Nord 5 offers exceptional value by pairing a high-performance Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset with a massive 6800mAh battery and a high-refresh-rate display at a very competitive price point. While the camera system is limited by the lack of a dedicated telephoto lens and the build relies on plastic materials, the overall hardware package is remarkably strong for its tier. Performance is highly capable, supported by strong AnTuTu and GeekBench scores.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera7.2
Performance8.8
Battery9.2
Display8.5
Build7.0
Value9.1
Strengths
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset with strong benchmark performance
Large 6800mAh battery with 80W fast charging
144Hz Swift AMOLED display with 1800 nits peak brightness
High-resolution 50MP selfie camera with autofocus
Excellent value proposition for the hardware provided
Weaknesses
Plastic back and frame construction
Lack of dedicated telephoto lens
No wireless charging support
USB 2.0 port speed
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