OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G

Oneplus Feb 22, 2022

Overview

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is a 2022 smartphone from Oneplus. It features a 6.43" AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (409 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 90 Hz refresh rate, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 (MT6877) (6 nm process), 8GB LPDDR4X RAM RAM and Mali-G68 MC4 4x cores GPU. The camera system features a 64MP Standard main sensor with f/1.79 aperture, accompanied by 8MP Wide Angle lens and 2MP Macro lens, plus a 16MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 4500 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 65W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 11, upgradable to 13. Available in multiple configurations: 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. Color options include Gray Mirror, Bahama Blue.

Basic Information

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
BrandOneplus
ModelOnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
Launch DateTuesday, February 22, 2022
Release Year2022
Dimensions160.6 × 73.2 × 7.8 mm
Weight173 g
Volume91.7 cm³
Available Colors
  • Gray Mirror
  • Bahama Blue

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G was released on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. The phone measures 160.6 × 73.2 × 7.8 mm with a volume of 91.7 cm³ and weighs 173g. It features a 6.43" AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (409 ppi pixel density) and 90 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Gray Mirror, Bahama Blue.

Display

Size6.43"
TypeAMOLED
Resolution1080 x 2400 px
Pixel Density409 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate90 Hz
BrightnessHBM: 600 nits
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportHDR10+
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Touch sampling rate 180 Hz
  • Brightnes 430 cd/m² (typ)
  • Always-On Display
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • DCI-P3
  • Full sRGB standard
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G features a 6.43" AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (409 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. The display offers HBM mode reaching 600 nits. It delivers smooth 90 Hz refresh rate. The screen supports advanced HDR formats including HDR10+. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, touch sampling rate 180 hz, always-on display, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include brightnes 430 cd/m² (typ), tÜv rheinland eye comfort certification, dci-p3, full srgb standard, 2.5d curved glass screen, capacitive, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (under display)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G features fingerprint (under display). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass.

Battery

Capacity4500 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging65W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is equipped with a 4500 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 65W. The battery system includes reverse charging, non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 900 (MT6877)
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 6 nm
  • max freq: 2.4 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUMali-G68 MC4 4x cores
RAM & Storage8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS Storage 2.2
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G Versions:
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
AnTuTu Score424,800 (v10)
Additional FeaturesCooling System
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Geomagnetic
Audio Features
  • Noise cancellation microphone
SD Card SlotNo
Battery4500 mAh

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 900 (MT6877) built on 6 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by Mali-G68 MC4 4x cores. The device comes with 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X RAM) and 128GB storage (UFS Storage 2.2). In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 424,800 points. Audio capabilities include Noise cancellation microphone. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G features advanced cooling system. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 4500 mAh battery. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is available in 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display, MiMO. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G comes with Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), LE (Low Energy), APT-x, LDAC, SBC, AAC. For cellular connectivity, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, USB Type-C connectivity. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 4K
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
  • 120fps
Video Features
  • EIS

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G features a 3-camera setup with a 64MP Standard main sensor (f/1.79) of 1/2" size and 0.70 µm pixel size. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G also includes a 8MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.2) and a 2MP Macro lens (f/2.4). For selfies, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G uses a 16MP front camera with f/2.4 aperture featuring 1/3.13" sensor size and 1.00 µm pixel size. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G's camera system includes 4K Video, Triple camera, Digital image stabilization.

DxOMark Scores

No DxOMark scores available for this device.

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 64 MP
Aperture: f/1.79
Sensor Model: Omnivision OV64B
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/2"

Resolution: 8 MP
Aperture: f/2.2

Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 16 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Sensor Model: Sony IMX471 Exmor RS
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/3.13"

Additional Features

Extra:
  • 6P Lens
  • Ultrawide angle FOV 119°; 5P lens
  • Macro up to 4cm
Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • No
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 240 fps
Features:
  • 4K Video
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version11
Max OS Version13

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G runs on Android 11 and is upgradable to 13. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 (MT6877) chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 155.89
USD 168.92
128 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 199.99
USD 199.99
128 GB 8 GB
Amazon UK GBP 149.00
USD 193.85
128 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 155.89
USD 168.92
128 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 199.99
USD 199.99
128 GB 8 GB
Amazon UK GBP 149.00
USD 193.85
128 GB 8 GB