Written By Deepti Ratnam
Published By: Deepti Ratnam | Published: Jul 08, 2025, 02:48 PM (IST)
OnePlus has finally unveiled its much-anticipated smartphone dubbed OnePlus Nord 5 and OnePlus Nord CE 5 with powerful features. Packed with flagship-level features, powerful chipsets, and sleek designs, both devices aim to bring premium performance at a surprisingly affordable price point.
If you are looking for a smartphone under Rs 50,00, the this is the right time to consider buying OnePlus Nord 5 and Nord CE 5.
The OnePlus Nord 5 runs on the powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, which is built using a highly advanced 4nm process. It features a smart CPU setup, including a Cortex-X4 core running at 3.0GHz for top performance, four Cortex-A720 cores for heavy tasks, and three Cortex-A520 cores for power-saving efficiency. Alongside a high-speed GPU, an advanced NPU, and strong connectivity support, this chip brings flagship-level performance to the Nord 5.
In performance tests, the Nord 5 scored an impressive 1,590,700 points on AnTuTu, making it one of the fastest phones in its segment. The phone comes with next-gen LPDDR5X RAM, which is faster and more efficient than before. It offers up to 33% better speed and 24% improved power savings as per company.
The OnePlus Nord 5 is equipped with the new Cryo-velocity VC cooling system and features a 7,300 mm2 vapor chamber. Thanks to Adreno Frame Motion Engine 2.0, the phone can deliver higher frame rates without using too much power. This makes it perfect for graphics-heavy tasks like fast-paced gaming, long gaming sessions, and enjoying high-quality videos or visual content without lag or overheating.
The all-new #OnePlusNord5 just dropped. Sale goes live on July 9th, 12 Noon IST for India. #UpYourGame pic.twitter.com/JdnyFEr00h
— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) July 8, 2025
The OnePlus Nord 5 features a 6.83-inch 1.5K Swi) OLED panel with an ultra-fast 144Hz refresh rate. The OnePlus Nord 5 comes with an Aqua Touch 2.0 display, which means it responds smoothly even if your fingers are wet or oily. It also features advanced eye-care technology and 3,840Hz PWM dimming, making it easy on the eyes during long screen time.
It comes with thin bezels measuring only 1.65 mm. This gives you a nice mix of good looks, easy use, and strong protection. The phone is also IP65-rated for water resistance, which means it’s protected from splashes and spills in everyday situations.
The OnePlus Nord 5 includes features like Nature Tone Display, Eye Comfort, Bedtime Mode, Screen Color Mode, Color Personalization, Color Vision Enhancement, Auto Brightness, Manual Brightness, Screen Color Temperature, Night Mode, and Multi-Brightness Color Calibration.
The OnePlus Nord 5 is equipped with a 6,800 mAh high-density battery along with 80W SUPERVOOC charging. The OnePlus Nord 5 is built for serious gaming, capable of running top titles like BGMI, Call of Duty: Mobile, and Free Fire at a smooth 144 FPS for up to five hours straight.
Do it all. Anytime, anywhere, all at once. Multitask seamlessly with Open Canvas on the all-new #OnePlusNord5. #UpYourGame
Sale goes live on July 9th, 12 Noon IST. pic.twitter.com/HATDZyH3LE— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) July 8, 2025
The OnePlus Nord 5 is equipped with a 50MP Sony LYT-700 main sensor, supported by OnePlus’s advanced HDR and Natural Color algorithms. Other than this, the OnePlus Nord 5 features an 8MP ultra-wide lens that’s perfect for capturing wide landscapes and group photos without cutting anyone out.
It comes with a 50MP ISOCELL JN5 front camera.
The camera of OnePlus Nord 5 features Live Photo with Ultra HDR, 4K 60fps Video Recording,
The OnePlus Nord 5 introduces advanced OnePlus AI, giving users a smarter and more personalized experience right in their hands. Alongside Plus Mind, the Nord 5 also includes a complete set of AI tools built to enhance both creativity and productivity.
OnePlus Nord 5 is available in three variants:
The device is available for purchase through the OnePlus India website, Amazon India, and select offline retail stores.