OnePlus Nord CE5 vs OnePlus 9
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.55", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/16MP (Front) | 48MP+50MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 7100mAh, 80W | 4500mAh, 65W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | ||
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.55", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/16MP (Front) | 48MP+50MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 7100mAh, 80W | 4500mAh, 65W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming and Software | Multimedia, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming and Software | Multimedia, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Black Infinity, Marble Mist, Nexus Blue | Winter Mist, Arctic Sky, 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, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | corning Gorilla Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 199 grams | 183 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | corning Gorilla Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 8350 Apex | Snapdragon 888 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali G615-MC6 | Adreno 660 | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 8350 Apex | Snapdragon 888 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali G615-MC6 | Adreno 660 |
Main Camera
Winner:OnePlus 9
| 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 | Night Mode, Panorama, PDAF, Portrait mode, Pro mode | Dual LED Flash, Filter, Hasselblad Colour Calibration, HDR, Nightscape, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, RAW, Super Macro, Timelapse, Video HDR, Video Portrait | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | 120fps Slo-mo, gyro-EIS, Pro Video Mode | 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 | Night Mode, Panorama, PDAF, Portrait mode, Pro mode | Dual LED Flash, Filter, Hasselblad Colour Calibration, HDR, Nightscape, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, RAW, Super Macro, Timelapse, Video HDR, Video Portrait | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | 120fps Slo-mo, gyro-EIS, Pro Video Mode | Auto HDR, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Monochrome |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | OxygenOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Eraser, AI Reflection Remover | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | OxygenOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Eraser, AI Reflection Remover |
Selfie Camera
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Filters, Fixed Focus, HDR Photos, Portrait Mode | EIS, Face unlock, Fixed Focus, HdR, Screen flash, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps, 1080p@60fps, EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 16 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Filters, Fixed Focus, HDR Photos, Portrait Mode | EIS, Face unlock, Fixed Focus, HdR, Screen flash, Time Lapse | ||
| 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, LTE TD, 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, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:OnePlus 9
| 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 | - | Supported | ||
| 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 | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | In-display | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Hub | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | In-display | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Hub |
