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OnePlus Nord CE 5G#1327

Released: 2021, June 10

OnePlus Nord CE 5G

Overall Score

60.0

Category Breakdown

Overall(#1327)60.0
Performance(#1809)83.4
Camera(#1245)65.7
Display(#1481)82.2
Battery(#2898)30.6
Build(#2217)65.8
Connectivity(#486)85.0
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring OnePlus Nord CE 5G

Sharp Aquos Sense8|Motorola S50 Neo|Samsung Galaxy M52 5g|Xiaomi Redmi Note 13|Motorola Moto G85|Oneplus 8|Oneplus 8 5g T|Oneplus 8 5g Uw Verizon|Oppo Reno5 K|Tecno Camon 16 Premier|Motorola Moto G82|Nokia Xr21|Oppo Reno8 T

Short Review

  • The OnePlus Nord CE 5G features a sleek design with a glass front, plastic frame, and plastic back, measuring 159.2 x 73.5 x 7.9 mm and weighing 170g.
  • Its 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels with a 90Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G chipset, it delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 6GB, 8GB, or 12GB of RAM.
  • The camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
  • The 16 MP front camera captures decent selfies.
  • The 4500mAh battery supports 30W fast charging but lacks wireless charging.
  • Running on Android 11 with OxygenOS 13, it offers a clean user experience and is upgradable to Android 13.
  • Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC.
  • The device also features a headphone jack, which is becoming less common in modern smartphones.
  • Overall, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G combines solid specifications with a stylish design.

Specifications

General

Release Date2021, June 10
Announced2021, June 10
DescriptionAlso known as OnePlus Nord Core Edition 5G

Display

Size6.43"
TypeFluid AMOLED, 90Hz
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~410 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate90Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
GPUAdreno 619
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity4500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details30W wired, 70% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions159.2 x 73.5 x 7.9 mm (6.27 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight170 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back
ColorsBlue Void, Charkoal Ink, Silver Ray
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass