OnePlus Nord CE5 vs OnePlus 9R

94
Beebom Score

47
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.55", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/16MP (Front) | 48MP+16MP+5MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 7100mAh, 80W | 4500mAh, 65W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | ||
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.55", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/16MP (Front) | 48MP+16MP+5MP+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 | Carbon Black, Lake Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 08, 2025 | March 23, 2021 | ||
| Availability | July 12, 2025 | April 15, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹24,999 | ₹39,999 | ||
| Colors | Black Infinity, Marble Mist, Nexus Blue | Carbon Black, Lake Blue | ||
| Launch | July 08, 2025 | March 23, 2021 | ||
| Availability | July 12, 2025 | April 15, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹24,999 | ₹39,999 |
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 9R
| Weight | 199 grams | 189 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium 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) | - | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 199 grams | 189 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium 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) | - | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 8350 Apex | Snapdragon 870 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali G615-MC6 | Adreno 650 | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 8350 Apex | Snapdragon 870 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali G615-MC6 | Adreno 650 |
Main Camera
Winner:OnePlus 9R
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 16 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Night Mode, Panorama, PDAF, Portrait mode, Pro mode | AI Scene Detection, CINE aspect ratio video recording, Macro, Night Mode, Nightscape, Panorama, Portrait, Pro Mode, RAW Image, Smart Pet Capture, Super Stable, Ultra HDR, UltraShot HDR, Video Focus Tracking, Video Nightscape, Video Portrait | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 120fps Slo-mo, gyro-EIS, Pro Video Mode | Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Video Nightscape, Video Portrait | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 16 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Night Mode, Panorama, PDAF, Portrait mode, Pro mode | AI Scene Detection, CINE aspect ratio video recording, Macro, Night Mode, Nightscape, Panorama, Portrait, Pro Mode, RAW Image, Smart Pet Capture, Super Stable, Ultra HDR, UltraShot HDR, Video Focus Tracking, Video Nightscape, Video Portrait | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 120fps Slo-mo, gyro-EIS, Pro Video Mode | Auto HDR, gyro-EIS, Video Nightscape, Video Portrait | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
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 | Face unlock, 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 | Face unlock, 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 | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
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 9R
| 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 | 5.1 | ||
| 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 | 5.1 | ||
| 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 |














