TL;DR
- OnePlus has launched the Nord 5 and Nord CE 5 Smartphones in India.
- Nord 5 is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset.
- Nord CE 5 is powered by the Dimensity 8350 Apex chipset.
- OnePlus Buds 4 have also been announced.
OnePlus has recently introduced the brand-new OnePlus Nord 5 and the Nord CE 5 in India. In addition to the new Nord series smartphones, the company has also released the OnePlus Buds 4. These three devices essentially form a complete package for consumers seeking reliable performance at a more budget-friendly price.
The smartphones, in particular, are being promoted as performance powerhouses, equipped with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset for the Nord 5 and the Dimensity 8350 Apex chipset for the Nord CE 5, along with substantial batteries and larger displays. The Buds 4 also comes with enhanced drivers and impressive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).
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OnePlus Nord 5, Nord 5 CE & Buds 4: Pricing & Availability
The OnePlus Nord 5 comes in three storage configurations-
- 8GB RAM+256GB storage-Rs. 31,999 (offer price-Rs. 29,999)
- 12GB RAM+256GB storage-Rs. 34,999 (offer price-Rs. 32,999)
- 12GB RAM+512GB storage-Rs. 37,999 (offer price-Rs. 35,999)
It will go on sale on July 9 at 12 PM IST via oneplus.in, amazon and offline outlets. The phone will be available in Dry Ice, Phantom Grey, and Marble Sands colors.
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OnePlus Nord 5 CE comes in three configurations as well-
- 8GB RAM+128GB storage-Rs. 24,999 (offer price-Rs. 22,999)
- 8GB RAM+256GB storage-Rs. 26,999 (offer price-Rs. 24,999)
- 12GB RAM+256GB storage-Rs. 28,999 (offer price-Rs. 26,999)
The first sale will take place on July 12 at 12 AM IST via Amazon, oneplus.in, and offline outlets. It will come in cMarble Mist (8.27mm), Black Infinity, and Nexus Blue (both 8.17mm), colors and weigh around 199 grams.
OnePlus Buds 4 are priced at Rs. 5999 but will be available for Rs. 5499 as part of the launch offer. It will go on sale tomorrow at 12 PM IST offline and online.
OnePlus Nord 5: Specs
The OnePlus Nord 5 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset based on an advanced 4nm process paired with up to 12 LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB UFS 3.1 storage onboard. It is the first in the Nord lineup to get a Snapdragon 8-series SoC.
In terms of camera, OnePlus Nord 4 features a 50MP primary LYT-700 sensor with OIS at the back, along with an 8MP ultrawide sensor. At the front is a 50MP JN5 sensor for selfies and video calls. Both front and rear cameras will be able to record 4K videos at 60fps and Live Photo mode will allow motion capture in Ultra HDR quality.
The Nord 5 will flaunt a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, Oneplus Nord 5 will pack a 6800mAh battery with 80W wired charging support. OnePlus has promised 4 OS updates and 6 security patches with OnePlus Nord 5. AI features include AI Translate, AI Summarize, AI Plus Mind, AI Search, AI Voice Scribe, AI Call Assistant, and AI Plus Key.
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OnePlus Nord 5 CE: Specs
The OnePlus Nord CE 5 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex chipset, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, up to 256GB of storage, and a Mali-G615 GPU. It packs a 7100mAh battery under the hood with 80W wired fast charging. It sports a 6.77-inch AMOLED 1.5K display with 144Hz refresh rate.
In terms of camera, it features a 50MP Sony IMX600 sensor with OIS at the back, along with an 8MP ultrawide sensor. There is a 16MP sensor for selfies at the front and it runs Android 15 based OxygenOS 15 with 4 promised OS updates and 6 security updates. There is a single speaker for audio.
OnePlus Buds 4: Features
The OnePlus Buds 4 comes in black and green colors. They feature a closed-ear design with silicone tips and a protruding stem. Each earbud is equipped with an 11mm woofer, a 6mm tweeter, and dual DACs. The earbuds support Hi-Res Audio Wireless, LHDC 5.0, and 3D spatial audio. The OnePlus Buds 4 includes 55dB active noise cancellation, three microphones on each earbud, a low-latency gaming mode, and IP55 dust and water resistance, similar to the China model.
Battery life is rated at 11 hours on a single charge and up to 45 hours with the charging case. With ANC turned on, playback time drops to 6 hours, or 5.5 hours when using the LHDC codec. The total battery life with ANC is 24 hours, or 22 hours with LHDC.
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