Launch report · OnePlus
Nord CE 5: A 7,100 mAh battery sneaks into the CE line's thin budget shell.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jun 2025·$295·Score 68/100
Nord CE 5 hides a power-bank-class cell inside a normal slim mid-ranger and pairs it with a chip that actually games. OnePlus's longer update promise seals it as the endurance pick of the $300 class.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.77" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Dimensity 8350 Apex
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
50 MP · OIS
Battery
7,100 mAh
Weight
199 g
What stands out
- 7,100 mAh in 8.2 mm / 199 g — silicon-carbon showcase.
- Dimensity 8350 games well above its price.
- 4 OS updates.
- Bypass charging for long sessions.
What to watch
- IP65 only.
- 8 MP ultrawide.
- No wireless charging.
- CE naming still confuses against Nord 5.
The phone it has to beat
Xiaomi 15T
$649 · score 84/100