The OnePlus Nord 5 was officially unveiled in India on Tuesday, alongside its sibling, the OnePlus Nord CE 5. Both devices operate on Android 15 and incorporate the new AI capabilities launched with the OnePlus 13s in the previous month. The Nord 5 marks the second introduction of the company’s innovative programmable Plus Key, a departure from the alert slider seen in its predecessor. Both models come equipped with a 50-megapixel rear camera and include a color-matched TPU cover and an 80W charger in the box.
Pricing and Availability of OnePlus Nord 5 and Nord CE 5 in India
The OnePlus Nord 5 is priced at Rs. 31,999 for the base variant featuring 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Additional configurations are available, including a 12GB+256GB model priced at Rs. 34,999 and a 12GB+512GB variant retailing for Rs. 37,999.
The OnePlus Nord CE 5 starts at Rs. 24,999 for the 8GB+128GB version. It is also offered in an 8GB+256GB variant, which is priced at Rs. 26,999, and a 12GB+256GB model priced at Rs. 28,999.
The OnePlus Nord 5 will be offered in three color options: Dry Ice, Marble Sands, and Phantom Grey, and is set to go on sale starting July 9 at 12 PM. Meanwhile, the Nord CE 5 will be available from July 12 at midnight, just in time for Amazon Prime Day, in Black Infinity, Marble Mist, and Nexus Blue.
Customers purchasing either device using select bank cards can benefit from an instant discount of Rs. 2,000. Both smartphones will be available for purchase through Amazon, OnePlus’ official website, and physical retail locations across the country.
Specifications and Features of OnePlus Nord 5
The OnePlus Nord 5 features a dual-SIM design and runs on Android 15 with the company’s OxygenOS 15 interface. The device has a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of up to 144Hz and a peak brightness of 1,800 nits. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, combined with up to 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM.
On the camera front, the Nord 5 is equipped with a 50-megapixel main rear camera, utilizing a Sony LYT-700 sensor and offering optical image stabilization (OIS) along with an f/1.8 aperture. An additional 8-megapixel ultrawide camera with a 120-degree field of view accompanies it. For selfies, there is a 50-megapixel front-facing camera featuring a Samsung ISOCELL JN5 sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.
The device offers up to 512GB of storage and a range of connectivity options including 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, GPS, NavIC, and a USB Type-C port. An in-display fingerprint scanner adds a layer of biometric security, and the phone is also equipped with an infrared (IR) transmitter for controlling various home appliances.
With a robust 6,800mAh battery, the OnePlus Nord 5 supports 80W SuperVOOC charging via the included adapter. It is also rated IP65 for dust and water resistance. In terms of measurements, the device is 163.4×77×8.1mm and weighs 211g.
Specifications and Features of OnePlus Nord CE 5
The OnePlus Nord CE 5 shares similar connectivity and software specifications with the Nord 5 but is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex chipset and also offers up to 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The device features a slightly smaller 6.77-inch AMOLED display, with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1400 nits.
For photography, the Nord CE 5 houses a 50-megapixel primary camera with a Sony LYT-600 sensor, also featuring OIS and an f/1.8 aperture. An 8-megapixel ultrawide camera with an OV08D10 (OmniVision) sensor and f/2.2 aperture supports its imaging capabilities, alongside a 16-megapixel selfie camera using a Sony IMX480 sensor with an f/2.4 aperture.
The device packs a 7,100mAh battery that can be charged at 80W with the provided SuperVOOC charger. An in-display fingerprint scanner and an IR transmitter located in the camera module are also included. The Nord CE 5 measures 163.5×76×8.2mm and weighs 199g.
