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The competition
At the time of writing, the base version of the Nord CE5 (8GB/128GB) costs €309 and the 8GB/256GB version costs €349 on the company’s EU store. The current price includes a complimentary 80W SuperVOOC charger and a choice between a sandstone magnetic case or a pair of Nord Buds 3 Pro headphones. Additionally, the official store offers trade-in incentives to further reduce the price point. Not bad at all. In India, the Nord CE5 starts at INR 24,999 and goes up to INR 28,999, with no additional gifts seemingly offered.
One obvious competitor in this space is the Samsung Galaxy A56, which leans more heavily into the Samsung ecosystem and long-term software support. You get a clean, mature One UI experience, class-leading update policy, a solid Super AMOLED display, and decent stereo speakers. However, the Galaxy’s performance lags behind the Nord CE5’s, particularly in gaming and heavier multitasking.
Samsung Galaxy A56 • Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro • Motorola Edge 60 Fusion • Nothing Phone (3a)
The Poco X7 Pro is a formidable rival, especially if you’re after maximum hardware for your money. It packs the powerful Dimensity 8400 Ultra chipset, which easily outperforms the Nord’s Dimensity 8350 Apex in both CPU and GPU benchmarks. The Poco also boasts a sharper 1220p AMOLED display with higher peak brightness, stereo speakers, and a larger 6000mAh battery, along with much faster 90W charging. You also get niceties like IP68/IP69 ingress protection and stereo speakers.
If you’re looking for a sharper screen and improved selfie performance, the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion stands out. The Nord CE5, however, wins on battery endurance and has relatively cleaner software. Otherwise, the two phones are very similar in terms of hardware.
The Nothing Phone (3a) is another interesting device to potentially consider. It has a brighter, though very similar, display. The Nothing does have a notable leg up in the camera department with its 50MP dedicated telephoto snapper. It also boasts a stereo speaker setup.
Our verdict
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a well-rounded mid-range device that delivers on the fundamentals while incorporating a few standout features. It doesn’t chase trends or try to impress with flashy design – instead, it stays true to its “Core Edition” roots with a practical, understated look and solid build. Performance from the Dimensity 8350 Apex is commendable.
One notable highlight here is the battery life. With a 5,200mAh cell (and even more in some regions like India), the Nord CE5 offers excellent endurance. 80W fast charging keeps downtime to a minimum, even if the charge times aren’t chart-topping. The OLED display is bright and HDR10+ certified, and you get the latest Android 15 with OxygenOS 15, which comes with a promise of four major OS updates, along with a generous set of AI features. We also appreciate the in-display fingerprint sensor, the IR blaster and the microSD expansion option – features that aren’t always guaranteed at this price point.
The camera setup is respectable but not exceptional. The 50MP main camera with OIS can take good daylight and low-light shots, while 4K60 video is a nice bonus. The 8MP ultrawide and 16MP selfie cameras, however, are more pedestrian in quality.
There are also some notable omissions. The single bottom-firing speaker is a significant disappointment in this segment, especially since stereo speakers are quickly becoming, if not already, the norm. There’s also no eSIM support, no 3.5mm jack – small things that may add up for some users.
Ultimately, the Nord CE5 gets a lot right – it’s a competent, reliable performer with excellent battery life and a well-optimized display. However, in this fiercely competitive mid-range, a few missing features might give its competitors the upper hand. There are no deal-breakers here except perhaps the single speaker, but if you can live without stereo audio, the CE5 remains a very solid option.
Pros
- Solid performance from the Dimensity 8350 Apex with efficient thermal management.
- Bright and color-accurate OLED display with HDR10+ support.
- Clean design with solid build quality and IP65 protection.
- Good main camera with 4K60 video, OIS, and solid low-light results.
- Expandable storage via microSD.
Cons
- Only a single bottom-firing speaker, no stereo setup.
- Unimpressive ultrawide and selfie cameras.
- Thermal management is poor under sustained loads – heavy throttling observed.
- No eSIM support.
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The competition
At the time of writing, the base version of the Nord CE5 (8GB/128GB) costs €309 and the 8GB/256GB version costs €349 on the company’s EU store. The current price includes a complimentary 80W SuperVOOC charger and a choice between a sandstone magnetic case or a pair of Nord Buds 3 Pro headphones. Additionally, the official store offers trade-in incentives to further reduce the price point. Not bad at all. In India, the Nord CE5 starts at INR 24,999 and goes up to INR 28,999, with no additional gifts seemingly offered.
One obvious competitor in this space is the Samsung Galaxy A56, which leans more heavily into the Samsung ecosystem and long-term software support. You get a clean, mature One UI experience, class-leading update policy, a solid Super AMOLED display, and decent stereo speakers. However, the Galaxy’s performance lags behind the Nord CE5’s, particularly in gaming and heavier multitasking.
Samsung Galaxy A56 • Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro • Motorola Edge 60 Fusion • Nothing Phone (3a)
The Poco X7 Pro is a formidable rival, especially if you’re after maximum hardware for your money. It packs the powerful Dimensity 8400 Ultra chipset, which easily outperforms the Nord’s Dimensity 8350 Apex in both CPU and GPU benchmarks. The Poco also boasts a sharper 1220p AMOLED display with higher peak brightness, stereo speakers, and a larger 6000mAh battery, along with much faster 90W charging. You also get niceties like IP68/IP69 ingress protection and stereo speakers.
If you’re looking for a sharper screen and improved selfie performance, the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion stands out. The Nord CE5, however, wins on battery endurance and has relatively cleaner software. Otherwise, the two phones are very similar in terms of hardware.
The Nothing Phone (3a) is another interesting device to potentially consider. It has a brighter, though very similar, display. The Nothing does have a notable leg up in the camera department with its 50MP dedicated telephoto snapper. It also boasts a stereo speaker setup.
Our verdict
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a well-rounded mid-range device that delivers on the fundamentals while incorporating a few standout features. It doesn’t chase trends or try to impress with flashy design – instead, it stays true to its “Core Edition” roots with a practical, understated look and solid build. Performance from the Dimensity 8350 Apex is commendable.
One notable highlight here is the battery life. With a 5,200mAh cell (and even more in some regions like India), the Nord CE5 offers excellent endurance. 80W fast charging keeps downtime to a minimum, even if the charge times aren’t chart-topping. The OLED display is bright and HDR10+ certified, and you get the latest Android 15 with OxygenOS 15, which comes with a promise of four major OS updates, along with a generous set of AI features. We also appreciate the in-display fingerprint sensor, the IR blaster and the microSD expansion option – features that aren’t always guaranteed at this price point.
The camera setup is respectable but not exceptional. The 50MP main camera with OIS can take good daylight and low-light shots, while 4K60 video is a nice bonus. The 8MP ultrawide and 16MP selfie cameras, however, are more pedestrian in quality.
There are also some notable omissions. The single bottom-firing speaker is a significant disappointment in this segment, especially since stereo speakers are quickly becoming, if not already, the norm. There’s also no eSIM support, no 3.5mm jack – small things that may add up for some users.
Ultimately, the Nord CE5 gets a lot right – it’s a competent, reliable performer with excellent battery life and a well-optimized display. However, in this fiercely competitive mid-range, a few missing features might give its competitors the upper hand. There are no deal-breakers here except perhaps the single speaker, but if you can live without stereo audio, the CE5 remains a very solid option.
Pros
- Solid performance from the Dimensity 8350 Apex with efficient thermal management.
- Bright and color-accurate OLED display with HDR10+ support.
- Clean design with solid build quality and IP65 protection.
- Good main camera with 4K60 video, OIS, and solid low-light results.
- Expandable storage via microSD.
Cons
- Only a single bottom-firing speaker, no stereo setup.
- Unimpressive ultrawide and selfie cameras.
- Thermal management is poor under sustained loads – heavy throttling observed.
- No eSIM support.