OnePlus Nord CE 5G

Oneplus Jun 11, 2021

Overview

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is a 2021 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 and impressive peak brightness of 700 nits. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (8 nm process), 8GB LPDDR4X RAM RAM and Qualcomm Adreno 619 GPU. The camera system features a 64MP Standard main sensor with f/1.79 aperture, accompanied by 8MP Wide Angle lens and 2MP Black & white, plus a 16MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 4500 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 30W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 11, upgradable to 13. Available in multiple configurations: 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include Blue Void, Charkoal Ink, Silver Ray.

Basic Information

OnePlus Nord CE 5G
BrandOneplus
ModelOnePlus Nord CE 5G
Launch DateFriday, June 11, 2021
Release Year2021
Dimensions159.2 × 73.5 × 7.9 mm
Weight170 g
Volume92.44 cm³
Available Colors
  • Blue Void
  • Charkoal Ink
  • Silver Ray

OnePlus Nord CE 5G was released on Friday, June 11, 2021. The phone measures 159.2 × 73.5 × 7.9 mm with a volume of 92.44 cm³ and weighs 170g. 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: Blue Void, Charkoal Ink, Silver Ray.

Display

Size6.43"
TypeAMOLED
Resolution1080 x 2400 px
Pixel Density409 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate90 Hz
BrightnessHBM: 600 nits, Peak: 700 nits
Contrast Ratio1000000:1
HDR SupportNo
ProtectionN/A
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Touch sampling rate 180 Hz
  • Brightnes 430 cd/m² (typ)
  • DCI-P3
  • Full sRGB standard
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The OnePlus Nord CE 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, with peak brightness of 700 nits. It delivers smooth 90 Hz refresh rate and impressive 1000000:1 contrast ratio. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, touch sampling rate 180 hz, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include brightnes 430 cd/m² (typ), dci-p3, full srgb standard, 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 5G features fingerprint (under display). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass.

Battery

Capacity4500 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging30W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is equipped with a 4500 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 30W. The battery system includes non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 750G
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 8 nm
  • max freq: 2.2 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUQualcomm Adreno 619
RAM & Storage8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS Storage 2.1
OnePlus Nord CE 5G Versions:
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage
AnTuTu Score385,000 (v9)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
Audio Features
  • Noise cancellation microphone
SD Card SlotNo
Battery4500 mAh

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G built on 8 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by Qualcomm Adreno 619. The device comes with 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X RAM) and 128GB storage (UFS Storage 2.1). In AnTuTu benchmark v9, it achieves 385,000 points. Audio capabilities include Noise cancellation microphone. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 4500 mAh battery. The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is available in 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1 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
  • NavIC System
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)
  • 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 5G supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display. The OnePlus Nord CE 5G comes with Bluetooth 5.1 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 5G uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The OnePlus Nord CE 5G features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, USB Type-C connectivity. The OnePlus Nord CE 5G includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The OnePlus Nord CE 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 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 5G also includes a 8MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.25) and a 2MP Black & white (f/2.4). For selfies, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G uses a 16MP front camera with f/2.45 aperture featuring 1/3.13" sensor size and 1.00 µm pixel size. The OnePlus Nord CE 5G's camera system includes 4K Video, Digital zoom, Triple camera.

DxOMark Scores

Mobile Camera DxOMark Scores

84
Overall
89
Photo
80
Video

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/2.25

Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 16 MP
Aperture: f/2.45
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
  • 119º ultra wide angle
Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • No
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 240 fps
Features:
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Contrast detection autofocus (CDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version11
Max OS Version13

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G runs on Android 11 and is upgradable to 13. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 229.99
USD 249.22 		128 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 282.98
USD 306.64 		256 GB 12 GB
Amazon UK GBP 279.75
USD 363.95 		128 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 229.99
USD 249.22 		128 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 282.98
USD 306.64 		256 GB 12 GB
Amazon UK GBP 279.75
USD 363.95 		128 GB 8 GB