Introducing the OnePlus Nord 5: A Mid-Range Marvel with Flagship Features
OnePlus has officially unveiled its newest addition to the Nord series, the OnePlus Nord 5, in India during the highly anticipated Summer Launch event. This exciting smartphone promises significant upgrades over its predecessor, delivering flagship-level performance at an appealing mid-range price.
The OnePlus Nord 5 boasts an impressive 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a remarkable 144Hz variable refresh rate. Users can enjoy vibrant visuals with peak brightness hitting up to 1800 nits, complemented by 3840Hz PWM dimming and robust Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection.
Powered by the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, the device comes with configurations of up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. OnePlus claims that gamers can experience 144 FPS gameplay for up to five hours on popular titles like BGMI, Call of Duty: Mobile, and Free Fire. The phone is equipped with a large 7300mm² vapor chamber cooling system, providing a total heat dissipation area of 32,207mm².
Running on Android 15 with OxygenOS 15 layered on top, the OnePlus Nord 5 guarantees 4 years of Android OS updates and 6 years of security updates. Additionally, it features Google Gemini integration, and eligible users will receive 3 months of Google AI Pro at no extra cost.
One standout feature is the customizable Plus key, first introduced with the OnePlus 13s, allowing quick access to sound profiles (Sound, Vibration, and Do Not Disturb), AI tools, and other personalized functions.
Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the 50MP main camera featuring a Sony LYT-700 sensor with OIS, paired with an 8MP ultra-wide lens. For the first time in the Nord series, the phone also includes a 50MP front camera capable of capturing 4K 60fps videos.
Connectivity options are robust, featuring 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax), Bluetooth 5.4, Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NFC, and USB Type-C 2.0. The device also includes an in-display fingerprint sensor and an infrared sensor.
With a powerful 6800mAh battery supporting 80W SuperVOOC fast charging, OnePlus claims the Nord 5 can be fully charged in under an hour. Additionally, it features a bypass charging option to minimize heat during intense gaming sessions, all while maintaining IP65 dust and water resistance.
Pricing and Availability
- 8GB + 256GB: ₹31,999
- 12GB + 256GB: ₹34,999
- 12GB + 512GB: ₹37,999
The OnePlus Nord 5 will be available in three stunning colors: Marble Sands, Dry Ice, and Phantom Grey starting July 9, 2025, at 12 PM. You can purchase it through Amazon, OnePlus.in, the OnePlus Store App, and various offline retailers including Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales, and more.
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