OnePlus Nord CE5 vs OnePlus 9

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Key Specifications

Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 8350	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Display	6.77", AMOLED, 120 Hz	6.55", AMOLED, 120 Hz
Camera	50MP+8MP/16MP	48MP+50MP+2MP/16MP
Battery	7100 mAh	4500 mAh
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
Storage	128 GB	128 GB
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 8350	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Display	6.77", AMOLED, 120 Hz	6.55", AMOLED, 120 Hz
Camera	50MP+8MP/16MP	48MP+50MP+2MP/16MP
Battery	7100 mAh	4500 mAh
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
Storage	128 GB	128 GB

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Recommended For	Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera	Design and Build Quality
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General

Colors	Black Infinity, Marble Mist, Nexus Blue	Winter Mist, Arctic Sky, and Astral Black
Launch	July 08, 2025	March 23, 2021
Availability	July 12, 2025	April 15, 2021
Launch Price	₹24,999	₹49,999
Colors	Black Infinity, Marble Mist, Nexus Blue	Winter Mist, Arctic Sky, and Astral Black
Launch	July 08, 2025	March 23, 2021
Availability	July 12, 2025	April 15, 2021
Launch Price	₹24,999	₹49,999

Display

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Features	HDR10+	HDR10+
Size	6.77 inches	6.55 inches
Resolution Width	1080 pixels	1080 pixels
Resolution Height	2392 pixels	2400 pixels
Resolution Ratio	19.9:9	20:9
Pixel Per Inch	387 ppi	402 ppi
Display Resolution	FHD+	FHD+
Peak Brightness	1430 nits	1100 nits
Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Features	HDR10+	HDR10+
Size	6.77 inches	6.55 inches
Resolution Width	1080 pixels	1080 pixels
Resolution Height	2392 pixels	2400 pixels
Resolution Ratio	19.9:9	20:9
Pixel Per Inch	387 ppi	402 ppi
Display Resolution	FHD+	FHD+
Peak Brightness	1430 nits	1100 nits

Body

Winner:OnePlus 9

Weight	199 grams	183 grams
Back	Plastic	Glass
Side	Plastic Frame	Plastic Frame
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 3.1
IP rating	IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)	-
Speaker	Mono Speaker	Stereo Speakers
Front		Gorilla Glass 5
Build Quality		Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Weight	199 grams	183 grams
Back	Plastic	Glass
Side	Plastic Frame	Plastic Frame
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 3.1
IP rating	IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)	-
Speaker	Mono Speaker	Stereo Speakers
Front		Gorilla Glass 5
Build Quality		Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Processor

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

Chipset Brand	MediaTek	Qualcomm
Chipset Name	Dimensity 8350	Snapdragon 888
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Mali G615-MC6	Adreno 660
Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	OxygenOS	OxygenOS
OS Updates(Years)	4 year(s)	3 year(s)
Chipset Brand	MediaTek	Qualcomm
Chipset Name	Dimensity 8350	Snapdragon 888
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Mali G615-MC6	Adreno 660
Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	OxygenOS	OxygenOS
OS Updates(Years)	4 year(s)	3 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

Camera Resolution	50 MP	48 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	8 MP	50 MP
Camera 2 Type	Ultra-wide	Ultra-wide
Features	Panorama	Dual LED Flash, Hasselblad Colour Calibration, HDR, Nightscape, Panorama
Stabilization	Hybrid Stabilization	EIS
Video		Auto HDR, gyro-EIS
Camera 3 Resolution		2 MP
Camera 3 Type		Monochrome
Camera Resolution	50 MP	48 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	8 MP	50 MP
Camera 2 Type	Ultra-wide	Ultra-wide
Features	Panorama	Dual LED Flash, Hasselblad Colour Calibration, HDR, Nightscape, Panorama
Stabilization	Hybrid Stabilization	EIS
Video		Auto HDR, gyro-EIS
Camera 3 Resolution		2 MP
Camera 3 Type		Monochrome

Selfie Camera

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

Front Camera Resolution	16 MP	16 MP
Front Camera Type	Wide
Features	Face Unlock	Face Unlock, HDR
Video	1080@30fps, 1080p@60fps, EIS	1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Front Camera Resolution	16 MP	16 MP
Front Camera Type	Wide
Features	Face Unlock	Face Unlock, HDR
Video	1080@30fps, 1080p@60fps, EIS	1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Battery

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

Capacity	7100 mAh	4500 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer	Lithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed	80 W	65 W
Capacity	7100 mAh	4500 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer	Lithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed	80 W	65 W

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage	128 GB	128 GB
Storage type	UFS 3.1	UFS 3.1
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5
Storage	128 GB	128 GB
Storage type	UFS 3.1	UFS 3.1
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5

Network

Sim Slot	Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD)	Dual SIM (nano-SIM)
Network	5G, GSM, LTE	5G, GSM, LTE (FDD, MIMO), TDD, WCDMA
Sim Slot	Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD)	Dual SIM (nano-SIM)
Network	5G, GSM, LTE	5G, GSM, LTE (FDD, MIMO), TDD, WCDMA

Connectivity

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

WLAN	Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Positioning	BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS	A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo (E1+E5a Dual Band), GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band)
NFC	-	Yes
Radio	-	-
WLAN	Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Positioning	BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS	A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo (E1+E5a Dual Band), GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band)
NFC	-	Yes
Radio	-	-

Features

Fingerprint Scanner	Optical (under display)	Optical (under display)
AI Features	AI Eraser, AI Reflection Remover
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
Fingerprint Scanner	Optical (under display)	Optical (under display)
AI Features	AI Eraser, AI Reflection Remover
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor

OnePlus Nord CE5 vs OnePlus 9

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