OnePlus Nord CE5
$270Starting price · USMid-Range2025
8.2
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.77"
Display
50MP
Camera
5,200
mAh
12GB
Max RAM
80W
Charging
199g
Weight
Why This Phone
Mid-RangeThe OnePlus Nord CE5 offers exceptional value for its price point, delivering strong performance via the Dimensity 8350 Apex and a high-quality 120Hz AMOLED display. While the camera system is limited by the lack of a telephoto lens and the build relies on plastic materials without an IP rating, the inclusion of 80W charging and a large battery makes it a highly competitive mid-range device.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera7.2
Performance8.5
Battery8.8
Display8.2
Build7.0
Value9.5
Strengths
High-performance Dimensity 8350 Apex chipset
120Hz Fluid AMOLED display with 1430 nits peak brightness
80W fast wired charging
5200mAh battery capacity
OIS-enabled 50MP main camera
Weaknesses
Plastic build construction
No official IP rating
Lack of dedicated telephoto lens
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