OnePlus Nord 5
Introducing OnePlus Nord 5: 5G capabilities, Snapdragon processor, high-resolution display, and fast charging feature for optimal performance.
Best price in the US: 374 USD
Released: 2025, July 8
Specifications
OnePlus Nord 5 in the US
Pros and Cons
OnePlus Nord 5 in the US
Pros of the OnePlus Nord 5
Flagship-Tier Performance: It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, delivering excellent speed, sustained performance, and efficient thermal control for demanding gaming and heavy multitasking.
High-Quality 144Hz AMOLED Display: The large 6.83-inch AMOLED screen offers an ultra-smooth 144Hz refresh rate, good color vibrancy, high resolution (1.5K), and adequate peak brightness (up to 1800 nits).
Excellent Battery Life & Fast Charging: The phone features a large battery (6,800 mAh in some regions or 5,200 mAh globally) which provides solid to stellar endurance, complemented by 80W SUPERVOOC fast wired charging.
Strong Camera Hardware (Main & Selfie): The device features a capable 50MP main camera with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) and an impressive 50MP front-facing camera with Autofocus, making it great for detailed photos and high-resolution video (4K@60fps) from both sides.
Long-Term Software Support: OnePlus promises 4 years of major Android OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates, ensuring the phone remains current, fast, and secure for an extended period.
Cons of the OnePlus Nord 5
Weak Ultra-Wide Camera: The 8MP ultra-wide lens is the weakest link in the camera system. It performs poorly, especially in low light, and lacks the detail and quality expected in this price segment.
Outdated USB Standard: It utilizes the older USB Type-C 2.0 port, which severely limits wired data transfer speeds, creating a bottleneck for moving large files to or from a computer.
No Wireless Charging: The phone omits support for wireless charging, a convenience feature that is often expected on devices in the upper mid-range to premium category.
IP65 Water Resistance: It has an IP65 rating (protected against dust and low-pressure water jets), but this is not sealed against submersion in water, unlike the more robust IP68 rating found on many rivals.
No MicroSD Card Slot / No Alert Slider: It lacks both the option for expandable storage (no microSD slot) and the Alert Slider, a beloved physical feature that traditionally offered a quick way to switch sound profiles on OnePlus phones.
Features
OnePlus Nord 5 in the US
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Body
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 77 x 8.1 mm (6.43 x 3.03 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 211 g (7.44 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), glass back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | Swift AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1400 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 113.3 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1272 x 2800 pixels (~450 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 6 |
Platform
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 735 |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF |
| Features | LED flash, Ultra HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie camera
| Single | 50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| Features | Panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Battery
| Type | Market-dependent versions:· 5200 mAh (Europe)· 6800 mAh (Global) |
| Charging | 80W wired, 33W PPS, 18W PD, 100% in just 54 min 5W reverse wired Bypass charging |
Misc
| Colors | Phantom Grey, Dry Ice, Marble Sands |
| Models | CPH2709 |
| SAR | 1.18 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body) |
Our Tests
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1512943 (v10) GeekBench: 5112 (v6) 3DMark: 3399 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1330 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -25.3 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 13:47h |
EU LABEL
| Energy | Class B |
| Battery | 49:12h endurance, 1200 cycles |
| Free fall | Class C (90 falls) |
| Repairability | Class B |