Launch report · OnePlus
Nord CE 5G: OnePlus's first "Core Edition" — Snapdragon 750G with 90Hz AMOLED.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jun 2021·$329·Score 70/100
The Nord CE was OnePlus's answer to "the Nord is too expensive" — by 2021 the original Nord had drifted toward $400, so the Core Edition slashed the chipset to 750G, kept the 90Hz AMOLED, and brought the headphone jack back to please long-time fans.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.43" FHD+ AMOLED, 90Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 750G
RAM
6/8/12 GB LPDDR4X
Storage
128/256 GB UFS 2.2
Battery
4500 mAh, 30W
Main camera
64 MP + 8 MP ultrawide + 2 MP mono
Weight
170 g
What stands out
- Headphone jack returned to OnePlus
- Fast 30W charging
- Snapdragon 750G handled most games at launch
What to watch
- Plastic frame felt less premium
- No IP rating
- Only 2 major Android updates
The phone it has to beat
Honor 80
$420 · score 80/100