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The OnePlus Nord 5 is the boldest entry in the Nord lineup so far. With Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip,a 144 Hz AMOLED display, and a huge 6,800 mAh battery, it flirts with flagship territory-yet sticks to a mid-range price of Rs. 32,999. For users chasing top-tier performance without premium price tags, this phone delivers a tempting mix of speed, stamina, and long-term software support.
Design: Clean, Sturdy, and Sensible
Clean, sturdy, and sensible The Nord 5 ditches flashy aesthetics for a practical matte glass back with flat edges and slim bezels. It’s 8.2 mm thick, weighs 194 g, and feels balanced in hand. Stereo speakers enhance the media experience, while the in-display fingerprint reader is fast and reliable. However, the absence of an official IP rating is a clear compromise in this otherwise premium-feeling package.
Display: Fast, Bright, and Flagship-Competitive
Fast and bright AMOLED A 6.74-inch AMOLED panel takes center stage, offering a 1.5K resolution, HDR10+ support, and an adaptive 144 Hz refresh rate. The display is vivid, smooth, and impressively bright, peaking above 2,100 nits-perfect for outdoor use. Colors are punchy, blacks are deep, and the overall experience competes with more expensive phones.
Performance: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Power
Powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, along with up to 16 GB RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, the Nord 5 breezes through demanding games like BGMI and Genshin Impact. OxygenOS 15, based on Android 15, keeps things light and responsive.
The promise of four Android updates and five years of security patches strengthens its long-term value.
Cameras: Creator-Focused Optics
On the back, a 50 MP Sony LYT-600 main sensor with OIS leads the setup, accompanied by an 8 MP ultra-wide and 2 MP macro. Daylight shots are sharp with decent color tuning, but low-light photos lose detail and pick up noise. The real surprise is the 50 MP front camera-it captures crisp selfies and supports 4K at 60 fps video, appealing to creators and video callers alike.
Battery: Big and fast, just not wireless
Battery life is a major win. The 6,800 mAh cell easily powers through a full day of heavy use or two days of moderate usage. The bundled 100W charger fills it up in just under 30 minutes. Wireless charging is missing, but the fast wired charging softens the blow.
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
| Feature | Specification |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| RAM & Storage | Up to 12 GB LPDDR5X + UFS 4.0 |
| Display | 6.83-inch AMOLED, 2800×1272 (1.5K), 144 Hz, up to 2,100+ nits |
| Rear Cameras | 50 MP Sony LYT-600 (OIS) + 8 MP Ultrawide |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (4K video, EIS) |
| Battery & Charge | 6,800 mAh (Asia model); 100 W fast charging |
| Build & Protection | Matte Glass back, flat edges; IP65 rating (as per key specs provided) |
| Software & AI | OxygenOS 15 (Android 15); AI suite including Plus Mind, VoiceScribe, etc. |
PROS
- Flagship performance – Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, LPDDR5X, UFS 4.0
- Excellent display – 6.74” AMOLED, 144 Hz, 2,100+ nits
- Big battery + 100W fast charging – 6,800 mAh, ~26 min full charge
- Long software support – 4 yrs OS + 5 yrs security updates
- Strong cameras (day & selfies) – 50 MP OIS rear + 50 MP 4K selfie
CONS
- No IP rating – no official water/dust protection
- No wireless charging missing premium feature
- Weak low-light camera – noisy vs rivals like Pixel 8a
Verdict: A Tempting Mid-Range Powerhouse
The OnePlus Nord 5 successfully positions itself as a tempting powerhouse in the upper-mid-range. It delivers on its promise of near-flagship performance thanks to the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and 144 Hz display. The huge 6,800 mAh battery and rapid 100W charging are key differentiators, providing endurance that few competitors can match.
For users prioritizing raw speed, long battery life, and excellent software support (4 years of OS updates), the Nord 5 is an easy recommendation. While compromises exist—the lack of an official IP rating and slightly weaker low-light camera performance—these are outweighed by the overall exceptional value and feature set offered at the Rs. 32,999 price point. This is a phone designed to endure and excel.
