The all-new OnePlus Nord 5, the new mid-range smartphone from OnePlus. This phone is the successor to the OnePlus Nord 4, which was launched a year ago. The smartphone comes with many improvements over the OnePlus Nord 4. In this article, we talk about the all-new OnePlus Nord 5 smartphone. And we will see if this smartphone really gives us a flagship experience at a mid-range price point.
OnePlus Nord 5 Price in India
This smartphone comes in three RAM-ROM variants. The base variant comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage priced at ₹31,999; 12GB RAM and 256GB storage at ₹34,999; and 12GB RAM and 512GB of storage at ₹37,999.
OnePlus Nord 5 Design – Subtle Upgrades, Bold Feel
If we talk about the dimensions, this smartphone has 163.4 x 77 x 8.1 mm and weighs 211g. The 8.1 mm sleek design and 211g weight feel very premium to hold in your hands. In this smartphone, they are using a glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), glass back, and plastic frame. This time, say goodbye to the old alert slider and welcome the all-new Plus Key on the left edge. This Plus Key is already present in the OnePlus 13s. The Plus Key has many features. You can customize the Plus Key yourself in the settings. This smartphone also comes with IP65 dust-tight and water-resistant (low-pressure water jets) certification. This smartphone comes in three very bold colour options: Dry Ice, Marble Sands, and Phantom Grey.
Connectivity
As a 5G-enabled smartphone, you can enjoy the fastest data speeds. Other connectivity features are Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, and it also supports NFC. This smartphone has a dual SIM option but no expandable memory option.
OnePlus Nord 5 Display
The 6.83-inch Swift AMOLED with 1800 nits (peak) brightness and 144Hz, HDR10+ display makes this smartphone a good option for people who like to watch entertainment stuff on their smartphone.
So if you are a gamer, the 144Hz faster refresh rate is going to give you a very good experience.
OnePlus Nord 5 Performance
In this smartphone, OnePlus uses the last-gen Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm) along with the Adreno 735 GPU. If you are thinking about the old processor, then you are making a mistake because the processor is so good and powerful that you can run any CPU and graphics-related apps, games, etc., and you won’t see any kind of lag when using the smartphone.
Thanks to their OxygenOS, because OxygenOS is so well-optimized for this smartphone.
Software and User Interface
The smartphone comes with Android 15 out of the box. They promised that they will give up to 4 major Android upgrades, and they are using their own OxygenOS 15.
So no need to worry about the software experience because Android 15 and OxygenOS 15 make a killer combination in terms of software experience.
Camera Setup
For the rear camera, they are using a dual-camera setup:
- Main camera – 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
- Ultrawide camera – 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm, AF
You can record videos from the rear cameras at 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, with gyro-EIS.
For the front camera, they are using a single 50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.76″, 0.64µm, AF.
You can record videos from the front camera at 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; with gyro-EIS.
So you can expect good camera quality with this solid camera setup.
Speakers and audio
This smartphone comes with stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, so you can enjoy very good sound quality.
But like other brands, this phone also does not come with any headphone jack.
Security
This device offers you a fingerprint scanner (under-display, optical).
Battery Life and Charging
With the massive 6,800mAh battery, you don’t have to think about the battery percentage because if you fully charge the smartphone, it will last for a whole day.
You also get a very fast 80W SuperVOOC charging adapter in the box; it will charge the phone from 1% to 100% in just 58 to 60 minutes.
Conclusion
Considering the specifications of the OnePlus Nord 5, this smartphone is one of the best options if you want to spend ₹30,000 on a smartphone that contains all your needs.
Because it offers you very good performance, good cameras, very good battery life with fast charging, a bigger screen, etc.
Is the OnePlus Nord 5 a flagship experience without the flagship price?
Yes, it delivers premium features at a mid-range cost.
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