The heat is on OnePlus! After the surprise arrival of the OnePlus 13 in India, the brand is back in headlines with its much-awaited midrange launches – the OnePlus Nord 5 and OnePlus Nord CE 5. Alongside these, the company also unveiled its new audio offering, OnePlus Buds 4. Here’s a complete breakdown of the launch, specifications, prices, and why these devices are creating a buzz in India’s smartphone market.
Key Highlights
OnePlus Nord 5 price launched starting at ₹31,999
OnePlus Nord CE 5 starts at ₹24,999
New OnePlus Buds 4 priced at ₹5,999
Both phones come with bigger batteries and powerful processors
OnePlus Nord 5: Specifications & Features
Design & Display
The OnePlus Nord 5 ditches the metal unibody of its predecessor for a premium glass-metal combo design. It sports a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with:
Resolution: 2800 x 1272 (1.5K)
Refresh Rate: 144Hz
Touch Response: 3000Hz
Peak Brightness: 1800 nits
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Available colours include Dry Ice, Phantom Gray, and Marble Sands.
Performance
Under the hood, it runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, paired with:
Up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM
Up to 512GB UFS 3.1 storage
This processor offers performance comparable to 2023 flagship phones, making it an ideal choice for mobile gamers and power users.
Battery & Charging
The device is powered by a 6800mAh battery, supporting:
80W SUPERVOOC fast charging
5W reverse wired charging
Bypass charging support
Camera
Rear: Dual camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor and 8MP ultra-wide lens, supporting up to 20x digital zoom.
Front: Punch-hole 50MP selfie camera with EIS and 4K video recording.
Other Features
Operating System: OxygenOS 15 (Android 15)
Connectivity: Dual SIM 5G, Bluetooth 5.4, in-display fingerprint scanner
Audio: Dual stereo speakers
OnePlus Nord 5 Pricing (India)
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 8GB + 256GB | ₹31,999 |
| 12GB + 256GB | ₹34,999 |
| 12GB + 512GB | ₹37,999 |
Launch offer: Instant discount of ₹2,250 on select bank cards.
Sale starts: July 9
OnePlus Nord CE 5: Specifications & Features
Design & Display
The Nord CE 5 features a 6.77-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with:
Resolution: 2392 x 1080
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Peak Brightness: 1430 nits
It comes in Marble Mist, Black Infinity, and Nexus Blue colour options, weighing around 199 grams.
Performance
This is the first phone to launch with MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex chipset, featuring:
High-performance A715 cores
Power-efficient A510 cores
8GB or 12GB LPDDR5X RAM
128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
Expandable up to 1TB via microSD
Battery & Charging
A standout feature is its massive 7100mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging. This makes it nearly impossible to drain in a single day.
Camera
Rear: Dual camera with 50MP Sony LYT-600 sensor (OIS + EIS) and 8MP ultra-wide lens.
Front: 16MP Sony IMX480 selfie camera.
OnePlus Nord CE 5 Pricing (India)
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 8GB + 128GB | ₹24,999 |
| 8GB + 256GB | ₹26,999 |
| 12GB + 256GB | ₹28,999 |
Launch offer: Instant discount of ₹2,250 on select bank cards.
Sale starts: July 12
OnePlus Buds 4: Specifications & Price
Design & Features
The OnePlus Buds 4 come in Zen Green and Storm Gray colours, featuring:
Dual-driver system: 11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter
Weight: Each bud – 4.73g, Total with case – 49g
Adaptive ANC: Up to 55dB
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4 with LHDC 5.0, AAC, SBC codecs
Special features: Google Fast Pair, dual-device connection, 3D Audio, low-latency gaming mode (47ms), Find My Earbuds (HeyMelody app)
Battery Life
Without ANC: Up to 11 hours (buds), 45 hours (with case)
With ANC: 6 hours (buds), 24 hours (with case)
Price
₹5,999 (with ₹500 discount on select bank cards).
Sale starts: July 9
Final Thoughts
With the launch of the OnePlus Nord 5, Nord CE 5, and Buds 4, OnePlus continues to raise the bar in India’s midrange smartphone market. The Nord 5 stands out as a gaming powerhouse, while the Nord CE 5 offers a balanced yet powerful alternative with an exceptionally large battery. The Buds 4 complement this ecosystem with improved ANC and audio drivers at a competitive price point.
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