OnePlus Nord 5 Your Shortcut to Flagship Level Power

When you hear “Nord,” what comes to mind, Still thinking, Got your answer, I know and you know that it was the metal body of the Nord 4. Why mention the Nord 4? Because the Nord 5 is here, and this time it doesn’t have a metal body. Disappointing, right But stick around, because this phone still packs enough punch to make you forget about that missing metal.

The newest member of the OnePlus family, the Nord 5 arrives as the first in the Nord lineup to feature the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. with a buttery smooth 144 Hz 1.5K OLED display the best in the Nord family so far and its battery capacity has been bumped up to 6800 mAh. That’s enough juice to keep you gaming, streaming, and doom-scrolling till your thumb begs for mercy

OnePlus has also promised four years of Android updates and six years of security updates. The iconic Alert Slider has been replaced with the “Plus Key,” which you can customize to summon AI transcription, mute that annoying group chat, switch audio profiles, or even light up the dark with your flashlight—all with one button

For gaming enthusiasts, the powerful chipset delivers up to 144 fps (with Adaptive Frame Booster or frame interpolation ) on titles like BGMI, COD Mobile, and Free Fire Max.

In short, the Nord 5 delivers flagship performance thanks to the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, a brilliant 144 Hz OLED display, and a long-lasting battery to power your all day gaming and movie sessions.

One more thing: OnePlus is running an offer on their site. With every Nord 5 purchase, 

You get three months of Google AI Prowith advanced features in the Gemini app and 2 TB of cloud storage. (AI Pro trial auto renews )

So yes, the metal’s gone, but the perks? They’re definitely here to stay.

Comprehensive Breakdown: OnePlus Nord 5 in Q&A

Design and Build

• Weight & Dimensions
  211g & 16.34 cm (H) x 7.70 cm(W) x 0.81 cm (T)

• What materials are used in the build
  Plastic frame with glass back

• Color options
  Marble Sands, Dry Ice , Phantom Grey

• IP rating
  IP65 (Here brand should be called One Minus)

• SIM type
  Dual Nano-SIM ( No e SIM support Disappointment for many users)

Display

• What display technology does it use
  6.83 inch Swift AMOLED with Ultra HDR support & 144 Hz refresh rate

• Resolution
  2800 x 1272 (FHD+)

• Peak brightness
  1800 nits

• Screen-to-body ratio
  93.6%

• HDR support
  Yes, HDR10+

• Screen glass
  Corning Gorilla Glass 7i

Camera

• Camera system and special tech if any
  Dual rear setup

• Main camera sensor
  50MP Sony IMX906 with OIS & EIS support

• Ultra Wide camera
  8MP

• Front (selfie) camera
  50MP (ISOCELL JN5 Sensor)

• Supported video modes
  4K 60fps/30fps, slo-mo, Dual Video Recording

• AI camera features
  AI Reframe, AI Perfect shot, AI Eraser and AI Reflection Remover

Performance

• Processor
  Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

• GPU
  Adreno 735

• RAM
  8 / 12GB LPDDR5X

• Storage options
  256/512GB UFS 3.1 (non-expandable)

• Vibration Tech
  X-axis motor

Battery & Charging

• Battery capacity & charging speed
  6800 mAh with 80W SUPERVOOC

• 0 to 100% charge times
  54 to 57 Minutes

• Wireless charging
  No but reverse wired 5W charging supported

Connectivity & Network

• Connectivity options
  5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C 2.0, IR blaster & USB-OTG

• Supported 5G bands
  n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78

Software & AI

• Android version & UI out of the box
  Android 15 with Oxygen OS 15.0

• Update policy
  4 years OS, 6 years security

• AI features
  AI Voice Scribe, AI Translation, AI Call Assistant, AI Search ( Circle to Search )

Media & Audio

• Audio features
  Dual Stereo Speakers , FLAC

• HDR Playback support
  HDR10+

• Headphone jack
  No (USB-C or adapter)

Pricing & Availability

• Starting price in India
  ₹31999 (8 GB/256 GB) & ₹37999 (12 GB/512 GB) No offers

• Launch date
  8 July 2025

• Purchase locations
  Amazon, OnePlus official store online & offline

• Box contents
  OnePlus Nord 5 ( what else you thought you get ) 80W SUPERVOOC Adapter, Type-A to C Cable, Quick Start Guide (why you need this), Protective Case, SIM Tray Ejector & Screen Protector (pre applied)

Other Details

• Biometric security
  in-display fingerprint

• Preloaded bloatware apps
  Its OnePlus so don’t worry about it

• SAR values
  1.182 W/kg (head), 0.895 W/kg (body)

Final Verdict

Why get one :

• If You Want to Get one than Get within 30k only

• Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 punches above the mid-range weight class

• 144 Hz 1.5 K AMOLED with 1800 nits peak brightness for outdoor readability

• 6800 mAh battery & 80W fast charger so you can go on Marathon

• 4 OS upgrades and 6 years of security patches, you will be getting latest Android features till 2029 if its enough.

• Plus Key offers more versatility than the old Alert Slider.

• Three-month Google AI Pro bundle adds premium AI and 2 TB storage (Come with auto renewal be alert)

• UI is your one of the most priority

Why not :

• Plastic frame may disappoint metal body

• Hefty 211 g build could feel top heavy in small hands

• Camera system is good enough but not best in segment

• Alert Slider loyalists may still mourn the tactile switch

• AI Pro trial auto renews remember to cancel.