OnePlus Nord CE5 vs OnePlus Nord 2 5G

OnePlus Nord CE5 front and back in Nexus Blue

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OnePlus Nord CE5

₹24,997

Lowest price since launch

OnePlus Nord 2 5G image

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G

₹25,999

Lowest price in last 3 months

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 8350MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI
Display6.77", AMOLED, 120 Hz6.43", AMOLED, 90 Hz
Camera50MP+8MP/16MP50MP+8MP+2MP/32MP
Battery7100 mAh4500 mAh
RAM8 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB

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General

ColorsBlack Infinity, Marble Mist, Nexus BlueGray Sierra, Blue Haze, Green Wood, Pac-Man Edition
LaunchJuly 08, 2025July 22, 2021
AvailabilityJuly 12, 2025July 28, 2021
Launch Price₹24,999₹27,999

Display

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz90 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR10+
Size6.77 inches6.43 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2392 pixels2400 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.9:920:9
Pixel Per Inch387 ppi410 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1430 nits650 nits

Body

Winner:OnePlus Nord 2 5G

Weight199 grams189 grams
BackPlasticGlass
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP65 (Dust and Water Resistant)-
SpeakerMono SpeakerStereo Speakers
FrontGorilla Glass 5
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass 5

Processor

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

Chipset BrandMediaTekMediaTek
Chipset NameDimensity 8350Dimensity 1200-AI
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali G615-MC6ARM G77 MC9
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOxygenOSOxygenOS
OS Updates(Years)4 year(s)2 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

Camera Resolution50 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution8 MP8 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
FeaturesPanoramaDual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationHybrid Stabilization
Video
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP
Camera 3 TypeDepth

Selfie Camera

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

Front Camera Resolution16 MP32 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide-angle
FeaturesFace UnlockAuto HDR, Face Unlock
Video1080@30fps, 1080p@60fps, EIS1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Battery

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

Capacity7100 mAh4500 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed80 W65 W

Memory

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
RAM8 GB6 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotHybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, LTE5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA

Connectivity

Winner:OnePlus Nord CE5

WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth5.45.2
PositioningBDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSSBeidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC
NFC-Supported
Radio--

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
AI FeaturesAI Eraser, AI Reflection Remover
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, SAR Sensor