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AED 849
India Price
₹24,999
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Smartphone · OnePlus · 2025
The OnePlus Nord CE5 128GB is OnePlus's 2025 smartphone featuring a 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Apex (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5200 mAh battery. At AED 849 in the UAE and ₹24,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The OnePlus Nord CE5 128GB excels with its 80W wired bypass charging, replenishing 0–100% in under 32 minutes, and its 1430-nit peak brightness display, making sunlight readability unmatched in its class. The 50MP OIS main sensor delivers sharp, stable shots even in low light, while the 120Hz Fluid AMOLED screen ensures buttery scrolling. This phone targets students and young professionals in dense urban areas who need all-day battery life (14h42m active use) and reliable 5G coverage across UAE and Indian bands, including n78. Its weakness? Thermals throttle under sustained 120Hz gaming, dropping frame rates after 15 minutes. In UAE at AED 849, it’s competitive because no rival offers 80W charging and 1430-nit peak brightness below AED 1000. In India at ₹24999, it’s overpriced — the Redmi K70E offers similar display and charging at ₹22999 with better cooling. Choose only if fast charging and screen brightness are non-negotiable.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Market-dependent versions:· 5200 mAh (Global)· Si/C Li-Ion 7100 mAh (India) |
| Charging | 80W wired Bypass charging |
| Battery Capacity | 5200 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | LED flash, Ultra HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps (HDR), 1080p@30/60/120/480fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.4, 23mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm |
| Features | Panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 163.6 x 76 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 2.99 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 1430 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) |
| Protection | Mohs level 5 |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Marble Mist, Black Infinity, Nexus Blue |
| Models | CPH2719 |
| SAR | 1.20 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body) |
| Price | £ 309.99 / € 272.40 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1390121 (v10) GeekBench: 4006 (v6) 3DMark: 3033 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1231 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -27.1 LUFS (Good) |
| Battery | Active use score 14:42h |
| Energy | Class A |
| Battery | 61:48h endurance, 1200 cycles |
| Free fall | Class A (300 falls) |
| Repairability | Class B |
| Announced | 2025, July 08 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, July 08 |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Apex (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x3.20 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.20 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali G615-MC6 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Nord Ce5 5G.
Yes, it remains a strong value pick in 2026 for budget-conscious buyers seeking reliable performance and a clean software experience. Its price point ensures it stays competitive against newer mid-range rivals without unnecessary premium features.
The OnePlus Nord CE5 128GB is priced at AED 849 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The OnePlus Nord CE5 128GB is priced at ₹24999 in India. It is accessible through official OnePlus channels and leading e-commerce sites nationwide.
The camera delivers sharp daytime photos with accurate colors and decent detail in good lighting. It handles basic low-light shots reasonably well but struggles with noise in very dim conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including browsing, social media, and video streaming. It supports fast charging to quickly restore power when needed.
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