OnePlus
OnePlus Nord 5 5G
A entry-level smartphone for everyday users and creators, leading with 6 in.
42/100
6 inSnapdragon 8s144 Hz12 GB200 mAhAMOLED
£397best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Adaptive refresh
- HDR10+
- 4K at 60 fps
- Above-average base storage
- Below-average refresh rate
Score profile
Scored against the smartphones classWhere the OnePlus Nord 5 5G wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size6 "
Panel typeAMOLED
Pixel density450 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz
Adaptive refreshYes
HDR10+Yes
Design and build
Weight5 g
Performance
ChipsetSnapdragon 8s
GPUAdreno 735
Memory and storage
RAM12 GB
Base storage512 GB
Camera
Main camera50 MP
Max video4
4K at 60 fpsYes
Battery
Capacity200 mAh
Wired charging80 W
Connectivity
5GYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowOnePlus Nord 5 5G vs OnePlus OnePlus Nord CE5
OnePlus Nord 5 5GOnePlus Nord CE5
| OnePlusOnePlus Nord 5 5GThis page | OnePlusOnePlus Nord CE5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42 /100 | 43 /100Better |
| Size | 6 " | 6.77 " |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s | — |
| RAM | 12 GBBetter | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512 GBBetter | 128 GB |
| Capacity | 200 mAh | 5200 mAhBetter |
Who it's for
Is the OnePlus Nord 5 5G right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable smartphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier smartphone is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the OnePlus Nord 5 5G worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 42/100 against other smartphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 48.
What stands out on the OnePlus Nord 5 5G?
Its adaptive refresh stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Nothing Phone 3a?
The Nothing Phone 3a scores 43/100 versus this one at 42/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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