🌐 Launch & India Availability
OnePlus launched the Nord 5 on 8 July 2025, alongside the Nord CE 5, during its Summer Launch Event. Sales began in India on 9 July through Amazon, OnePlus.in, and offline stores Moneycontrol+15India Today+15FoneArena+15.
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Starting price: ₹31,999 for the 8 GB / 256 GB edition
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Higher variants: ₹34,999 (12 GB / 256 GB), ₹37,999 (12 GB / 512 GB) The Times of India+6Gadgets 360+6FoneArena+6
🎨 Design & Display Highlights
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Display: A large 6.83‑inch AMOLED panel with 1.5K resolution (2800×1272), 144 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and up to 1,800 nits peak brightness—very sharp and vibrant for its class Gadgets 360+5India Today+5The Mobile Indian+5.
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Build & Finish: Premium Gorilla Glass 7i on front and back, aluminum frame, stereo speakers, IP65 water and dust resistance, and a weight of ~211 g FoneArena+11Gadgets 360+11TechWiser Gadgets+11.
⚡ Performance & Platform
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Processor: Powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset (4 nm), the first Nord phone to feature an 8-series chip for flagship-grade performance Navbharat Times+15Gadgets 360+15Word Astra+15.
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Cooling: Includes massive vapor chamber (7,300 mm²) for efficient thermals under stress Navbharat Times+10India Today+10Word Astra+10.
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Memory & Storage: Equipped with 8 GB or 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM, paired with 256 GB or 512 GB UFS 3.1 storage—no microSD slot Digit+15Gadgets 360+15Word Astra+15.
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Software: Runs OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15, backed by OnePlus’s promise of 4 years OS support and 6 years of security patches TechWiser Gadgets+6Gadgets 360+6The Mobile Indian+6.
📸 Camera Setup
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Rear cameras:
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50 MP Sony LYT‑700 primary sensor with OIS
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8 MP ultra-wide camera (approx. 120° field)
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Supports 4K@60fps video, dual-view video, document scanning modes, and Ultra HDR photography The Verge+13Gadgets 360+13The Mobile Indian+13TechWiser Gadgets+1Word Astra+1.
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Front camera:
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50 MP Samsung JN5 sensor with autofocus and 4K@60fps video support—ideal for crisp selfies and vlogs PCQ+3Gadgets 360+3Word Astra+3.
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🔋 Battery & Charging
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Huge 6,800 mAh battery delivers exceptional endurance—lasting up to a day and a half on regular use Gadgets 360+7India Today+7Gadgets 360+7.
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80 W SuperVOOC fast charging: full charge in about 1–1.5 hours. Also includes reverse wired charging and bypass charging for gaming The Mobile Indian+7Gadgets 360+7Tech Stories Online+7.
📝 Software & AI Features
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Plus Key replaces the traditional alert slider and is remappable for various tasks through Plus Mind AI: photo editing, call summaries, real-time translation, voice transcription, and more LOS40+4Gadgets 360+4India Today+4.
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Offers seamless cross-platform support via O+Connect for file sharing and device mirroring on Windows and macOS India Today+1TechWiser Gadgets+1.
👍 Pros & 👎 Cons
✔ Pros
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Flagship-grade Snapdragon chipset in a mid-range device
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144 Hz OLED display with stellar brightness
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Long-lasting battery with super-fast charging
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High-resolution front and rear cameras
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Clean and fluid OxygenOS with extended update support
✖ Cons
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No support for wireless charging
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Ultra-wide camera performance is average
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Some preinstalled bloatware reported
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USB‑C 2.0 port limits data transfer speed LOS40+15FoneArena+15PCQ+15India Today+2PCQ+2Word Astra+2Gadgets 360+5Tech Stories Online+5The Mobile Indian+5TechWiser Gadgets+1Gadgets 360+1.
🧾 Quick Specs Table
| Feature | Detail |
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| Price (India) | ₹31,999 – ₹37,999 |
| Display | 6.83″ AMOLED, 144 Hz, 1.5K, 1,800 nits |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| RAM / Storage | 8/12 GB LPDDR5X, 256/512 GB UFS 3.1 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP w/ OIS + 8 MP ultrawide |
| Front Camera | 50 MP Samsung JN5 (4K@60fps) |
| Battery & Charging | 6,800 mAh, 80 W SuperVOOC, reverse charge |
| OS / Software Updates | Android 15, OxygenOS 15; 4 years OS, 6 years security |
| Other Features | Plus Key, dual stereo speakers, IP65, vapor cooling |
🎯 Who Should Buy?
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Ideal for: Power users and gamers looking for flagship-level specs like Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and AI tools at a mid-range price.
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Maybe skip if: You want wireless charging, need top-tier ultrawide photography, or want USB‑C 3.0 speeds.