OnePlus Nord 5 vs Nord CE 5: Which One Should You Buy in 2025?

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In case you are going to change your smartphone and are a fan of OnePlus, you will have encountered two new and attractive models: OnePlus Nord 5 and OnePlus Nord CE 5. These two phones serve the mid-range customers and have decent performance, clean design, and 5G connectivity. However, which one is the superior option of 2025?

To help you make a wise choice, let us compare these two phones on a spec-to-spec, feature-to-feature, price-to-price and the real-life basis.

 🔍 Quick Comparison: Key  Specs

Feature	OnePlus Nord 5	OnePlus Nord CE 5
Display	6.74" AMOLED, 120Hz	6.7" AMOLED, 120Hz
Processor	Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3	Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
RAM & Storage	8GB/12GB, 128GB/256GB	8GB, 128GB
Rear Camera	50MP (OIS) + 8MP + 2MP	50MP (no OIS) + 2MP
Front Camera	16MP	16MP
Battery	5500mAh, 100W SUPERVOOC	5500mAh, 80W SUPERVOOC
Software	OxygenOS 14 (Android 14)	OxygenOS 14 (Android 14)
Price in India	₹27,999 (base model)	₹24,999 (base model)

📱 Design and Build Quality

Both the phones are made of high quality glass back and durable construction. The Nord 5 is a little bit more polished with slimmer bezels and metallic frame whereas the Nord CE 5 is lighter and slightly thinner.

Nord 5 is better in terms of design, and in case you want a light phone, then you may prefer the CE 5.

⚙️ Performance and Processor

• OnePlus Nord 5 has the Snapdragon 7 + Gen 3 chipset 4 nm technology at a high level of performance, approaching the flagship.

• Nord CE 5 is powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, which is great in everyday tasks but is not recommended in the case of intensive gaming and multitasking.

To the gamers and multitaskers, Nord 5 is obviously superior in thermal management and loading speed of apps.

📸 Camera Quality

• The Nord 5 comes with a 50MP main sensor and OIS (optical image stabilization) that makes the night shots and video more stable.

• The same 50MP sensor is available in CE 5, however, it does not have OIS, which makes the videos a bit shaky and the clarity in low-light situation is not up to the same level.

Lovers of photography ought to pursue Nord 5 to capture more dependable and sharp pictures.

🔋 Battery & Charging

The two phones also come with a huge 5500mAh battery that will take you throughout the day.

• Nord 5 is shipped with 100W SUPERVOOC fast charging that takes only 26 minutes to charge.

• CE 5 allows 80W rapid charging, which is more slow yet quick.

Nord 5 wins, in case fast charging is one of the priorities.

🎮 Gaming & Multimedia

OnePlus Nord 5 has a stronger GPU and a superior cooling system, which makes it run heavy games (BGMI, CODM, Genshin impact, etc) better than CE 5.

Nord 5 = a more fluid game, less lag.

💸 Price and Value

• OnePlus Nord CE 5 is cheaper ( 24,999) and good value to be used casually.

• Nord 5 with a base price of 27,999 has additional features, superior processor, and improved camera.

CE 5 will offer you good value when you have a limited budget. However, in case you want a future-proof phone, it is worth investing a little more in Nord 5.

✅ Verdict: Which One is Best for You?

Buy OnePlus Nord 5 When...

• You need improved gaming and multitasking
• With OIS you are concerned with camera quality
• You would like quicker 100W charging
• You desire performance like a flagship at low price

Opt for OnePlus Nord CE 5, In case...

• You are under a tight budget
• You would like a thin and light phone
• You have the phone with basic applications and social media

✍️ Final Thoughts

The OnePlus Nord 5 and Nord CE 5 are both great 2025-phones. It is a matter of your budget and usage needs. The Nord CE 5 is good enough when you are a casual user. However, the Nord 5 is a better option to power users, gamers, or content creators.