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OnePlus

Nord CE5

Name: Nord CE5
Brand: OnePlus

around $329

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

292 Pros

75%
12 reviews (1h 44m)

99 Cons

The OnePlus Nord CE 5 offers a compelling blend of features for a mid-range price. Its sleek design with a frosted glass back feels premium while resisting fingerprints, though some may miss the all-metal build of previous models. The vibrant 6.77" AMOLED display boasts a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and impressive brightness, making outdoor visibili...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

61%

46 vs 29

Camera

64%

32 vs 18

Design and Build

84%

63 vs 12

Software

78%

38 vs 11

Display

86%

49 vs 8

Performance

Reviewer verdict

Across 12 YouTube reviews, the OnePlus Nord CE5 earns an Index score of 4/5, ranking #38 among Smartphones. Reviewers most often praise its software, performance, camera, while the most common criticisms concern camera, design and build.

The OnePlus Nord CE5 is widely praised for its clean, polished Oxygen OS 15 with a strong set of AI features and an improved update promise — reviewers mentioned software strengths in 57 notes, highlighting AI call translation/recording, MindSpace screenshots, global AI search, fluid animations and four years of OS updates plus six years of security patches. Performance and thermals also received frequent positive notes (44 mentions), with the Dimensity/8s Gen 3 class chipset delivering snappy day‑to‑day performance, stable gaming, good RAM management and effective vapor‑chamber cooling. Reviewers consistently liked the large, bright AMOLED display with high refresh rates and strong outdoor visibility (33 mentions), and battery endurance and fast wired charging were noted repeatedly (30 mentions) thanks to the very large cell and 80W charging support. Design, build quality and value were also commonly commended (27 and 7 mentions respectively), with many calling the phone slim, lightweight, well‑balanced and a strong mid‑range value package overall.

Most criticisms clustered around the camera system (29 mentions), where reviewers noted the lack of a telephoto lens, an underwhelming 8MP ultrawide, inconsistent processing between 1x and 2x shots, and some limits on front‑camera video resolution and low‑light detail. Design and build complaints (18 mentions) focused on the loss of the alert slider, plastic frame/back instead of metal, a wider footprint and only IP65 ingress protection. Software and haptic feedback drew several gripes (12 mentions) about some non‑removable bloat, missing customization or feedback features and buzzy vibration, while a smaller set of reviewers raised concerns about display behavior and certain performance or thermal hiccups under heavy sustained load.

Analysis based on 12 YouTube reviews (1h 44m of video) with 292 pros and 99 cons extracted.

Pros (292)

Software (63)

OnePlus's own dialer with live call translation summaries, plus the ability to record calls without alert. Super handy ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 6:58
App search in settings. ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 14:59
getting four years of Android OS updates and six years of security patches ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 7:05
Customizable control center (split and classic modes). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 4:30
Plus key added on OnePlus Nord 5 (allows switching sound profiles, triggering DND, camera, torch, recorder, translate, screenshot, and disabling the button). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 0:40
Mindspace feature (recognizes screen content and provides summaries, available on both Nord CE 5 and Nord 5). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 1:34
Stacked widgets (currently only for OnePlus stock apps). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 5:29
OnePlus stock dialer (with AI call assistant, call summary, translate, and call recording). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 2:46
AI features (summary, speak, writer in email, chrome; summary in recording app; formatting options in notes). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 12:05
Voice cribe (in-app recording, AI summary, captions). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 13:15
Staged recents page (though no haptic feedback). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 5:50
Customization options (depth effect, blur, glass patterns in Flux theme, clock style customization). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 6:53
all the AI features ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 6:54
OG Oxygen OS feature: swipe right on home screen to trigger OnePlus shelf. ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 4:02
AI features in gallery (AI editor, recompose, eraser, detail boost, unblur, reflection erase). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 9:57
Very useful ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 1:27
Bloatware can be uninstalled. ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 6:27
Dedicated translate app (camera, conversation, live translation). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 13:43
It's good to see that OnePlus is bringing 13's AI features on the Note series ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 1:28
pre-installed apps can be uninstalled ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 7:08
super smooth with those fluid animations and all the customization features ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 6:45
Two new icon packs (Radiance and Shadowed). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 8:59
Drag and drop feature. ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 16:16
OnePlus Canva support (resize window in split mode). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 16:43
Stacked notifications on home screen and lock screen (with number of notification counts option). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 5:01
Option to add five applications in the app drawer. ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 6:07
Two-tone color option (black and white theme). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 9:14
Revert option in photo editor to restore original image. ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 11:21
Screenshot customization (hide status bar, navigation bar, preview, position). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 15:41
Smart sidebar features (file dock, recent files). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 11:34
Gestures and motions (double tap to turn off screen, draw O for camera, torch with volume button, air gestures). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 16:49
Repair mode. ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 17:55
runs Oxygen OS 15 based on Android 15, offering a clean, fluid user experience ▶ oneplus nord ce 5 unboxing price in uk review release date i @ 3:28
The software experience is pretty cleanish with just a few broware which you can uninstall easily. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 5:14
The phone comes with Oxygen OS 15 based on Android 15 and it now gets 4 years of OS updates and 6 years of security patches. Now that is much better than last year ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 5:03
OnePlus has upgraded the update policy too this time from 3 plus 4 years on the Node C4 to 4 plus 6 years on the node CE 5, which means this device is quite futurep proof too. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 4:37
OnePlus promises four years of security updates and three major Android version upgrades ▶ oneplus nord ce 5 unboxing price in uk review release date i @ 3:33
It's a really good optimized device especially OnePlus Oxeno is is really optimized. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Battery Drain Test 🔋 @ 8:38
good things to say about the software experience on the OnePlus node C5. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 4:26
AI call translate ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 6:25
AI features ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 0:13
some AI features like the AI editor in photos and circuit to search ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 2:46
OnePlus dialer with call recording ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 6:20
3 years of software updates and 4 years of security updates ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 6:28
extra gaming options like hyper resolution, game capture, 4D vibration, bypass charging ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 3:20
Oxygen OS ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 5:28
few pre-installed apps (removable) ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 5:36
AI voice for call recording and summaries ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 6:16
Circle to Search ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 6:27
clean and polished UI ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 5:34
MindSpace feature for screenshots and summaries ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 5:54
surprisingly free from bloatware and adear ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 2:37
offers a similar software experience as some other premium OnePlus phones ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 2:42
AI powered global search…use natural language to search for any file, app, notes, or setting across the phone ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 4:39
reliable under display optical fingerprint reader ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 2:47
Oxygen OS 15, four OS updates and six years of security patching ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 1:38
gloriously smooth Oxygen OS animations ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 1:56
Good features of Oxygen OS including gaming mode and Zen space ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 3:23
plenty of AI based features…dialer can now translate and transcribe in real time in 20 different languages…summarize text…AI generated voice to read text ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 3:50
four major OS upgrades and six years of security patches ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 4:50
New mindspace feature similar to Google screenshots ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 3:40
AI plus mind…takes a screenshot and analyzes the content on screen to give you context specific options ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 4:15
plus key…can still use it to put the phone on silent…assortment of other actions you can assign to the key, including launching the camera, activating the flashlight, and launching the AI tool ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 1:02

Performance (49)

even when gaming, the FPS is very consistent ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 4:13
supports 120 fps gaming ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5: You don't need to charge this phone daily @ 1:39
cooled by a massive 7,041 mm square vapor chamber ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5: You don't need to charge this phone daily @ 1:42
Day-to-day usage is also very good ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 4:10
this seems to be optimized well ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 4:38
this temperature is very normal ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 4:32
powered by the MediaTek Demensity 8350 Apex chipset which is optimized for stable higherformance gaming ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5: You don't need to charge this phone daily @ 1:26
stability in 3D Mark is top-notch ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 4:08
engineered with gamers in mind ▶ oneplus nord ce 5 unboxing price in uk review release date i @ 0:22
it works flawlessly every single time. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 5:53
Two applications simultaneously (full screen and floating window). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 17:40
flagship grade MediaTek Demenity 8350 chipset built on TSMC's advanced 4N meter process ▶ oneplus nord ce 5 unboxing price in uk review release date i @ 2:11
In day-to-day usage also, I never faced any issue. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 4:39
proper performance focused chipset, the Diamond City 8350 with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 0:43
PUBG ProLeague certified ▶ oneplus nord ce 5 unboxing price in uk review release date i @ 2:28
in gaming, the Note C5 performs much better than the Note C4 and it runs cooler too. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 3:51
the performance on the Node C5 is fast. Whether you are multitasking with 10 apps at once, going through the UI, or gaming, titles like PUBG are smoothly playable here at 90 FPS with good 5% close ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 0:51
cuttingedge glacier cooling system that covers over 7,000 mm of surface area ▶ oneplus nord ce 5 unboxing price in uk review release date i @ 3:00
a massive upgrade from last year. The Note C5 comes with Dimensity 8350 Apex with 8 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 128 GB of UFS 3.1 storage in the base variant. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 3:05
If you're someone who plays Mobile Legends, you can easily get good FPS numbers, too. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 1:05
biggest upgrades OnePlus has brought this year, which is in the performance ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 0:30
the phone never went beyond 43 degrees, which in this summer heat is quite chill ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 1:50
OnePlus has also included a big vapor chamber cooling system here, which really helps with heat dissipation. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 1:41
the Note C5 is able to remain a lot cooler ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 1:31
solid performance ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 0:08
better processor ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 0:26
smooth gameplay in CarX Street ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 3:06
can play Genshin Impact, Woodring Waves at 60fps ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 3:15
Gaming was decent, and we are able to play Genshin Impact at 60 FPS without lags ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 2:12
144 FPS support in Call of Duty ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 2:55
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 2:10
90 FPS on BGMI, up to 144 FPS with frame boost ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 2:34
this 4 nanome chipset is enough for performing moderate to heavy tasks ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 2:07
good for day-to-day tasks ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 3:34
The device doesn't heat up too much ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 2:28
The RAM management on the phone is decent and it can easily hold a couple of apps ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 2:23
the phone felt snappy in our day-to-day usage ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 2:10
no overheating ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 3:10
the OnePlus Node 5 should be a gaming beast ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 Unboxing + Camera Test! 🔥 ft. Nord CE 5 – Wo @ 4:22
it can run BGMI at 144 fps for cool 5 hours without any issues ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 Unboxing + Camera Test! 🔥 ft. Nord CE 5 – Wo @ 4:30
the OnePlus node 5 runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 Unboxing + Camera Test! 🔥 ft. Nord CE 5 – Wo @ 4:25
MediaTek's Dimensity 8350 Apex processor and 8GB RAM, good everyday performance ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 5:28
Good performance with gaming on regular visual settings ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 5:41
powerful chipset ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 0:35
Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 chipset…higher CPU clock speeds and a more powerful GPU than last year…solid benchmark scores for the class ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 4:57
Does not overheat under pressure ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 6:31
relatively advanced multitasking…split screen and pop-up window…store up to three apps in a dock ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 3:22
sophisticated passive cooling system…maintained high performance ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 5:24
Large vapor chamber ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 6:15

Camera (46)

4K 60 fps on the front camera finally ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 6:20
front camera is also upgraded with 50 map Samsung J5 sensor with autofocus and 4K 60 fps support ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 5:19
two 50 megapixel cameras are way better now ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 5:29
Note 5 kind of pulls ahead with better HDR, more detail, and better edge detection and blur in portraits ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 5:53
videos are punchy, pretty stable, no focus hunting or exposure issues ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 6:23
New filters in camera (soft light, misty, glowing, dreamy). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 14:15
50MPP Sony LYT600 main sensor with support for RAW HDR, live photos, and HDR videos at 4K 60fps ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5: You don't need to charge this phone daily @ 3:00
same raw HDR algorithm which can be found in the OnePlus 13 flagship series ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5: You don't need to charge this phone daily @ 3:17
I found the lens switching to be faster on the Note C5 compared to the C4, which is good. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 7:30
The selfies are not bad either, and the selfie videos look good, too. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 5:48
I found the 4K 30 fps video mode working the best for stable, well balanced videos ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 6:08
50 megapixo Sony LT600 sensor with optical image stabilization, delivering sharp, stable shots ▶ oneplus nord ce 5 unboxing price in uk review release date i @ 3:14
The main camera on the back supports 4K video recording. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 6:04
I found its camera performance, especially the primary camera, to be on par with the Nothing Phone 3A like 90% of the time. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 5:16
during the night, I found OnePlus managing better highlights than the Nothing Phone 3A. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 5:23
fantastic colors and light control ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 4:00
upgraded the main camera ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 0:24
good skin tones ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 4:02
the main camera on the rear has OIS support which stabilizes the videos pretty well ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 3:14
good portrait mode ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 4:06
50 megapixel main camera with OIS ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 3:45
AI tools like AI recompose, AI eraser, enhance clarity, remove reflection ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 4:34
4K 60 fps on the rear and 1080p 60 fps on the front video ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 3:19
8 megapixel ultrawide camera ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 3:48
excellent selfies ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 4:21
4K 60fps video from front and rear cameras ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 4:23
The main camera is good in daylight and performs decent when the sun goes down ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 3:00
main camera takes good pictures ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 3:58
16 megapixel selfie camera ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 4:19
good amount of detail ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 4:04
Sony IMX 700 sensor ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 3:49
for the first time, a Node device will be able to shoot at 4K 60fps from both the front and back cameras ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 Unboxing + Camera Test! 🔥 ft. Nord CE 5 – Wo @ 5:31
better two times digitally zoomed photos ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 7:26
solid low light photos from the main camera…look clean and detailed even in the shadows…natural looking colors and accurate white balance ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 7:32
4K video recording at 30/60fps ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 9:50
great 4k video quality at night…clean footage ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 8:37
spectacular selfies…clean, sharp, and detailed with a wide dynamic range…subject's face is always well exposed with great skin tones…colors are accurate ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 6:43
high resolution selfie camera ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 0:40
record videos in up to 4K at 60 fps with the main and selfie cameras ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 8:13
improved main camera processing…photos come out more detailed with lively, saturated colors…wide dynamic range ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 6:56
Brightens images, good contrast handling ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 8:26
ultrawide: noise is removed and the good HDR effect makes up for the limited dynamic range at night ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 8:03
upgraded 50 megapixel selfie camera with autofocus ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 6:34
nice shots of people…plenty of detail and a wide dynamic range in both the standard photo mode and the dedicated portrait mode ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 7:15
16MP selfie camera, good for video chatting ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 10:07
excellent 4K videos…plenty of detail and sharpness and wide dynamic range ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 8:31

Display (38)

144Hz display ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 2:34
bigger 6.8 in AMOLED display ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 2:29
The brightness ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 2:47
The Note 5 screen has 1,400 nits in high brightness mode up from 1100 nits. And this actually makes a difference. Outdoor visibility is better ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 2:48
Aquatouch support. ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 9:44
screen looks good. It's vibrant. It's sharp. Has HDR sport ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 2:56
Gloves mode. ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 9:32
large 6.77 in OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5: You don't need to charge this phone daily @ 2:28
Ultra HDR and gaming HDR is also supported ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5: You don't need to charge this phone daily @ 2:37
hardware level eye protection, ensuring a more comfortable and strain-free experience ▶ oneplus nord ce 5 unboxing price in uk review release date i @ 1:58
dedicated link sheet touch chip boasting an incredible 3000Hz instant touch sampling rate and 300Hz 5-finger tracking ▶ oneplus nord ce 5 unboxing price in uk review release date i @ 2:37
I never found the display to be dim, even in direct sunlight. The contents on the screen were always visible ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 2:15
vibrant 6.77 in full HD plus AMOLED display, delivering stunning visuals with a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate ▶ oneplus nord ce 5 unboxing price in uk review release date i @ 1:50
The display is slightly bigger than last time. The bezels are also thinner and it's also brighter as well. It's a 6.77 in 120 Hz LTPS AMOLED panel with a claim of 1300 nits in high brightness mode, but in our testing it was reaching 1,800 to,900 which is good. It's an aquatouch display, so you can use it with wet hands, and the optical fingerprint scanner also works well. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 1:53
the Node C5 also supports HDR video playback on all OTT platforms. So, the viewing experience here is good. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 3:53
really happy with the quality of this screen. Uh the colors, the contrast here look really good. The 120 Hz refresh rate is quite optimized and this is a bright enough screen with decent high brightness numbers. So, casually using the phone outdoors is not hard on the eyes. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 3:24
the touch response on this phone is quite fast. So interacting with the screen feels instantaneous. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 4:03
brighter 1300 nits of HBM brightness ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 1:32
1900 nits peak brightness, 1400 nits in HBM ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 5:11
The screen also supports 10 bit color depth and has HD and HDR support ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 1:44
6.7 in AMOLED display ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 1:29
Aqua Touch 2.0 ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 5:23
6.78 inch 1.5K flat AMOLED display ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 4:52
HDR support on YouTube and Netflix ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 5:06
120 Hz refresh rate, which is smooth enough for scrolling Instagram and playing competitive games ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 1:38
144Hz refresh rate ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 4:58
Aqua Touch smarts ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 4:41
Sharp enough for editing pics or enjoying cinematic experiences ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 4:03
Bright enough screen for outdoors ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 4:22
display looks great with thin bezels and good sharpness ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 1:38
120Hz refresh rate ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 4:38
6.77 inch display ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 0:37
6.77 inch AMOLED screen, Full HD Plus ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 3:55
HDR10 streaming support ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 4:11
support for HDR10 plus and Dolby Vision video playback ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 1:42
Eye comfort features and PWM dimming ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 4:36
over 1,300 nits max brightness in auto mode…good for a solid outdoor experience ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 1:57
large 144 hertz display ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 0:37

Battery Life (35)

71 mAh battery ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5: You don't need to charge this phone daily @ 1:55
if your usage includes gaming, you can expect a screen on time of around 7 hours. And if you're not a gamer, you are looking at 8 to 9 hours of screen on time, which is awesome. almost 2 days of battery life ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 4:54
battery life is a big deal because it's great ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 4:52
supports 80W Supervoke fast charging ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5: You don't need to charge this phone daily @ 2:03
the 80 watt charger also charges the phone fully in 1 hour which is not bad ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 5:02
features bypass charging for gaming and battery health engine to ensure that it lasts longer ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5: You don't need to charge this phone daily @ 2:10
can run for 2 and 1/2 days in a single charge ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5: You don't need to charge this phone daily @ 2:16
In charging, the phone goes from 14 to 100% in just 66 minutes, which is fast enough. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 9:34
massive 7100 mAh battery paired with blazing fast 80 watt charging and bypass charging support ▶ oneplus nord ce 5 unboxing price in uk review release date i @ 2:49
15 hours is the maximum we have got on any smartphone till now for all the testing we have done. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Battery Drain Test 🔋 @ 7:49
ultraast 80 watt superv charger ▶ oneplus nord ce 5 unboxing price in uk review release date i @ 0:50
I got an entire day of use, which is better battery backup than almost all of the phones in this price range. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 2:22
it's a huge 7,100 mAh battery with 80 watt fast charging support. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 9:09
The battery is a huge upgrade. Last year it was 5,500 mAh, but this time it's 7,100 mAh, which by the way is the biggest battery on any OnePlus phone ever. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 0:27
This is the longest battery drain test we have ever done. Almost 15 and 1/2 hours battery drain test. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Battery Drain Test 🔋 @ 8:20
the huge 7,100 mAh battery this phone has is really enduring. In my normal usage, I was getting almost 2 days of battery life with this phone, which is insane. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 2:11
OnePlus has included something called bypass charging feature here, too. so even if you play games for long hours while your phone is plugged in, the phone does not heat as much and it also helps with the durability of the battery itself. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 1:56
15 hours and 30 minutes is what it took to drain the massive 7,100 mAh battery on the OnePlus node C5. So this is really impressive software optimization from OnePlus with Oxy OS. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Battery Drain Test 🔋 @ 7:38
7,100 mAh battery, the largest battery ever on a OnePlus smartphone ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Battery Drain Test 🔋 @ 0:15
7,100 mAh battery, 80 watt charging ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Battery Drain Test 🔋 @ 0:21
With the included 80 watt charger, the phone charges in around 1 hour and 10 minutes, which I think is reasonable enough. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 2:31
a monstrous battery ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 0:15
7,100 mAh battery ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 3:27
around two full days of battery life ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 3:37
6800 mAh battery ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 0:22
6800 mAh battery with 1-2 day battery life ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 6:34
80W charger included ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 6:38
charges from 5% to 100% in about an hour ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 6:40
5500 mAh battery ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 0:07
80 watt super woke charging ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 3:41
decent battery drain while gaming ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 2:48
5,200mAh battery, lasts a day with moderate use ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 6:48
solid battery life with an active use score of 13 plus hours ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 5:55
80W SuperVooc fast charging ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 7:31
80W Super Vogue charging…charge from zero to nearly 80% in half an hour…full charge took 42 minutes ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 6:04

Design and Build (32)

glass back and a plastic frame and this is more practical and honestly still feels nice in the hand ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 0:42
The weight distribution is good ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 1:50
cool 3D pattern and yeah, kind of feels like marble ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 0:50
Haptics are on point to strong and crisp ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 3:20
Edge lighting for incoming calls. ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 8:35
IP65 rating for water and dust protection ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5: You don't need to charge this phone daily @ 2:46
frosted back is nice. No fingerprints or smudges ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 0:46
perfect 50/50 weight distribution ▶ oneplus nord ce 5 unboxing price in uk review release date i @ 1:35
even though it has such a massive battery, it's still thinner than the OnePlus Node C4 and weighs less than 200 g. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 0:40
redesigned smaller camera module stays out of the way during gaming ▶ oneplus nord ce 5 unboxing price in uk review release date i @ 1:15
IP64 rating, it's built to resist dust and water splashes ▶ oneplus nord ce 5 unboxing price in uk review release date i @ 1:43
sleek flat back, a compact metal camera ring, and a flat edge frame that enhances grip and comfort ▶ oneplus nord ce 5 unboxing price in uk review release date i @ 1:08
flagship grade silk matte finish that feels smooth, premium, and non-sticky to the touch ▶ oneplus nord ce 5 unboxing price in uk review release date i @ 1:21
impressively light at just 200 g and ultras slim at 8.2 mm ▶ oneplus nord ce 5 unboxing price in uk review release date i @ 1:27
it's now IP65 rated ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 0:47
the look and feel of this phone is quite good ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 3:05
the Node C5 isn't extremely heavy, even though it has a large battery inside. And the weight distribution here is considerably even. So holding this phone is not a muscle exercise either. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 2:40
IP65 rating ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 1:41
incredibly lightweight and thin ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 0:52
minimal design ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 1:14
8.1 mm thin ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 1:35
it does feel sturdy ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 0:45
weight is in check, 211g ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 1:31
Corning Gorilla Glass 7 ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 5:20
doesn't attract fingerprints or smudges ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 1:24
doesn't catch any fingerprints since it has a matte finish ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 0:50
plus key instead of alert slider ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 1:51
slim and lightweight design ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 0:11
stylish ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 0:55
quite skinny ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 0:48
frosted finish feels soft to the touch ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 0:57
IP65 splash and dust resistant ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 1:25

Value for Money (9)

at this price, this is good stuff ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 5:43
under rupees 25,000 ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5: You don't need to charge this phone daily @ 3:39
for a mid-range phone, this is pretty awesome ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 1:17
budget friendly smartphone ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5: You don't need to charge this phone daily @ 0:52
much better performance, a huge battery, a featury software experience with all the AI features, and a much longer software support as well. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 10:08
the Node C5 is the most balanced, valuepacked option in the sub 25,000 segment. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 7:22
it takes all the right boxes. We get a fast performance, nice design, great battery life, decent photo and videography prowess, nice OLED display, and reliable software. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 7:07
sold for under 30,000 ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 0:11
balanced phone for the price ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 7:01

Connectivity (9)

slightly better modem ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 3:37
Easy file sharing with iPhones. ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 15:29
PC remote control feature. ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 15:12
NFC ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 1:57
OnePlus Connect for file sharing ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 5:41
air blaster ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 1:48
improved connectivity and interaction with other ecosystems…share with iPhone…O plus connect app allows you to manage the content on your phone remotely from your computer ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 3:38
IR blaster on board ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 2:56
Generally fine connectivity ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 6:38

Storage (6)

storage can also be expanded up to one TB with a micro SD card ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5: You don't need to charge this phone daily @ 2:52
no 128GB model which is awesome ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 3:39
LPDDR 5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 2:14
8 GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 2:20
128GB storage expandable via microSD ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 3:17
256 or 512 gigs of storage ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 3:02

Audio (5)

speakers on the Note 5 also deserve a shout out. dual stereo speakers here. They're loud, clear, and kind of just balanced, right? ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 3:07
Clear voice feature (filters out background noise). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 3:49
Note 5 speakers are better when compared to Moto or Iiku. ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 3:14
dual stereo speakers ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 1:46
stereo speakers…earned a very good score for loudness…sound quality is also good with pronounced bass and clean vocals ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 2:32

Cons (99)

Camera (29)

still no telephoto, still 8 MP ultra wide. It's still a big phone ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 7:22
still no telephoto. Ultra wide is still stupid at 8 MP ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 5:19
selfie video is kind of soft in the face quite a bit for some reason ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 6:26
AI best face feature not yet available. ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 10:09
the main camera is decent. It's not the best ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 8:58
Only the main camera can do 4K 60, but the selfie is limited to 1080p 60 only. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 7:22
this is the area in which OnePlus has brought zero improvement as they've used the same 50 megapixel LTY 600 sensor, the same 8 megap omnivision ultra wide lens and the same 16 megapixel front camera. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 4:52
The phone could use an update or two to manage the shadows in the face better ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 5:43
One weird thing that I noticed is when I take a 1x shot, the colors are boosted. And when it's the 2x shot, they are washed out. Not showed why because both the shots are taken from the same lens. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 8:21
the selfie camera, well, it's just good for video calls. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 9:05
the ultra wide camera also performs good in daytime, but don't expect a lot of details. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 9:03
you can only shoot up to 1080p 60 fps selfie videos from this phone. So, if you are someone who makes Instagram res from the front camera, it might not be the sharpest. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 5:52
minimal color shift between main and ultrawide camera ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 4:13
The only thing that's downright average on the Node C5 is the ultra wideangle camera. The dynamic range in the ultra wide photos is quite poor and most of the time the details are muddy, especially during the night. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 6:25
the 4K 60fps mode has a slightly narrower field of view and you will notice jitters every now and then. So unless you're using a gimbal, 4K 30fps is your best option here. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 6:12
The ultra wise camera is what you would expect in this budget ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 3:05
if only the phone had a better vibration and ultra wide lens. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 7:01
Note 4's cameras weren't that great ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 0:17
16 MP selfie camera is okay as it smoons the skin tone and there's little detail ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 3:08
electronic stabilization for 4K videos could be better ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 8:42
No telephoto lens ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 9:07
main camera is not terribly sharp ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 7:08
Tends to over-brighten and saturate images ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 8:30
Limited low-light photography ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 8:51
ultrawide camera quality isn’t great…photos are rather soft and lacking in detail with limited dynamic range ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 7:51
Basic dual-lens camera setup ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 7:57
No RAW shooting in Pro mode ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 8:19
low light photos not super sharp…tiny level of blurring applied across the whole frame ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 7:43
ultrawide produces soft images at night ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 8:03

Design and Build (18)

looks and feels like most phones do and not something unique like the node 4 ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 0:58
IP rating. This has the IP65 rating, same as the Node 4. But with phones like the 860 Pro, the Poco F7 bringing in the IP68, and my favorite 69 rating, this is a bit disappointing ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 2:04
a little wider with flat sides ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 1:39
this is again a big phone ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 1:44
all metal uni-body design is gone. The Note 5 comes with a plastic frame ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 0:37
iconic alert slider is gone ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 1:01
The frame and back is still plastic ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 0:45
The case is aging faster than it should. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 1:41
I was really hoping for something along the lines of the Gorilla Glass 7i, but apparently not. So, a good protective cover and a tempered glass is a must here. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 3:14
OnePlus hasn't mentioned which glass protection they have used on the front ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 3:10
phone feels a bit wide ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 4:56
lacks the alert slider ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 1:02
it replaces the alert slider, the much-loved alert slider ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 Unboxing + Camera Test! 🔥 ft. Nord CE 5 – Wo @ 3:30
fingerprint reader placement a bit too close to the bottom edge ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 2:50
It has a plastic back ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 Unboxing + Camera Test! 🔥 ft. Nord CE 5 – Wo @ 7:33
plastic back and frame instead of all-metal ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 0:51
No alert slider ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 2:19
IP65 ingress protection…doesn’t include water submersion or hot water jets ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 1:19

Software (12)

has some downgrades. It's not an allperfect phone ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 7:20
downgrade I was talking about ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 3:26
No option to change tile shape in split control center mode. ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 4:56
Some bloatware (like roaming) cannot be uninstalled, only disabled. ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 6:46
Limited edge lighting color customization. ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 8:47
No custom text option in Flux theme (only preset text can be changed). ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 7:24
Drag and drop feature requires split view. ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 16:25
No haptic feedback in staged recents page. ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 5:52
the haptic integration. For starters, the haptic motor doesn't feel as good as the C4. It's just too harsh, just like the budget phones. And the integration is also missing in a lot of places ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 6:53
I did experience a few stutters in the UI before, but after the first update I received, all the tiny bugs were fixed. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 4:30
The only thing I am a little sad about here is the vibration feedback on this phone is slightly buzzier than something like the Nothing Phone 3A and the Motorola 860 Fusion. Turns out it's not an X-axis vibration motor that they have included here. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 4:10
issue with the current software and 1080p video was unplayable outside of the phone ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 8:20

Display (11)

honestly isn't that big of an upgrade because this is not LTPO, and the screen only goes to 144 Hz in game. So mostly you're using it at 120 Hz or 90 Hz ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 2:37
Limited always-on display customization. ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 8:28
The seamless AOD has been removed, and there's no clarity on the display protection as well. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 2:20
No true always-on display on Nord CE 5. ▶ 📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks @ 8:02
its peak brightness numbers are quite low. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 3:39
colors aren't too vibrant ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 1:48
No always-on display ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 2:46
Auto brightness sometimes too bright ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 4:33
Screen not as crisp as some rivals ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 3:59
Colors could be more vibrant ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 4:15
advertised 144 hertz refresh rate only goes up to 120Hz…didn’t find any mode or scenario where 144 hertz occurred on screen, including gaming (max 90Hz) ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 2:03

Performance (8)

you can see the difference in speeds ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 3:49
ATS gen 3 does not bring a huge upgrade compared to the 7 Plus gen 3 node 4 especially in benchmarks ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 3:52
the stability is very low and the temperatures are very high. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 3:37
whenever I used to exit any game, there was a bit of a stutter and the RAM management was also not up to the mark because apps were closing randomly in the background. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 4:52
while playing more demanding games like Genchin Impact that the stability fluttered a bit after like 15 minutes into the game once or twice. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! @ 1:10
you will notice some frame drops during gaming ▶ OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balance @ 2:16
Gets warm under pressure ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 6:23
Performance drops when visuals are maxed out ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 5:55

Battery Life (7)

charging is slightly slower at 80 W ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 4:45
The charger is downgraded from last year ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 0:25
the battery life is good, but honestly, I was expecting a bit more because it's a huge battery. Maybe OnePlus should optimize a bit more. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 9:28
Note 4 had patchy battery life ▶ OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? @ 0:16
European model only has 5200 mAh battery, less than last year…lower battery life than the Nord 4 ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 5:36
No wireless charging ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 7:45
Battery life not the best among mid-range phones ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 7:20

Connectivity (5)

still a USB 2.0 port. So, not a lot of upgrades here ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 2:23
no e SIM ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 2:18
There's no NFC or ASIM support ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 9:55
Occasional network dropouts ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 6:40
No eSIM support ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 2:59

Value for Money (4)

Note 5 might not be the most powerful smartphone in the 30K price segment ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 4:17
the cameras are not the best, and a single speaker on a 25,000 phone is not what I expected ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 10:18
charger not included with the European model ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 6:09
competitors that offer more power under the hood for the price ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 5:17

Storage (3)

This has UFS 3.1 storage. No UFS4 which was present on the node 4's 256GB and above variants ▶ OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? @ 3:41
storage not expandable through micro SD…no eSIM support ▶ OnePlus Nord 5 review @ 3:07
Only 128GB storage in base model ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 3:13

Audio (2)

the multimedia experience is not the best. I say this because there's now a single speaker at the bottom which is no match compared to the stereo speakers that we had last year. ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? @ 2:35
Crap mono speaker ▶ OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? @ 5:06

Review sources

OnePlus Nord 5: Really an Upgrade? by TechWiser — 57 pros, 4 cons
OnePlus NORD 5 Review: This or the Competition? by Sillycorns — 36 pros, 19 cons
OnePlus Nord 5 review by GSMArena Official — 33 pros, 14 cons
OnePlus Nord CE5 Review | Too Many Compromises? by Tech Spurt — 25 pros, 18 cons
📱OnePlus Nord 5 & CE 5: 25+ Hidden Features, Tips & Tricks You MUST Try! OG OxygenOS is Coming BACK! by TechiBee — 33 pros, 9 cons
OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review - One Big Mistake?! by GadgetByte — 25 pros, 12 cons
OnePlus Nord CE5 Review: Best Phone Under ₹25,000? by Beebom — 15 pros, 16 cons
OnePlus Nord CE 5 review 📱🔥| Affordable phone that balances it all ✅ by Unboxed by Croma — 25 pros, 5 cons
oneplus nord ce 5 unboxing price in uk review release date in uk by Tech Maiky — 18 pros, 0 cons
OnePlus Nord CE 5: You don't need to charge this phone daily by Gadgets Now — 15 pros, 0 cons
OnePlus Nord CE5 Battery Drain Test 🔋 by Techniqued — 6 pros, 0 cons
OnePlus Nord 5 Unboxing + Camera Test! 🔥 ft. Nord CE 5 – Worth the Hype? by TechHook — 4 pros, 2 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the OnePlus Nord CE5 worth buying?

Based on 12 independent YouTube reviews, the OnePlus Nord CE5 scores 4/5 with 292 positive and 99 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #38 in the Smartphones category.

What do reviewers like most about the OnePlus Nord CE5?

The most praised aspects are software, performance, camera — Software (63 mentions), Performance (49 mentions), Camera (46 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the OnePlus Nord CE5?

Reviewers most frequently criticize camera, design and build — Camera (29 mentions), Design and Build (18 mentions).

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