The upcoming OnePlus Nord CE5 is shaping up to be a notable upgrade over its predecessor, the Nord CE4. A full specs leak has now surfaced online, just days after its massive battery capacity was revealed. The Nord CE5 is expected to launch in May, and it brings a mix of hardware changes and familiar features.
OnePlus Nord CE5 Rumors
Larger Battery
One of the biggest changes is the battery. The Nord CE5 will reportedly pack a huge 7,100 mAh battery, a significant jump from the 5,500 mAh cell in the CE4. However, it seems the fast charging speed is getting a slight downgrade, with support for 80W wired charging instead of the 100W seen in the CE4.
Performance
The phone will also feature a change in its processor. OnePlus appears to be shifting from Qualcomm to MediaTek for this model, using the Dimensity 8350 chipset instead of the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 that powered the CE4. This change might influence both performance and efficiency, though real-world results remain to be seen.
Display and Cameras
The display remains a 6.7-inch flat OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, much like the CE4’s AMOLED screen. In terms of cameras, the setup seems largely unchanged. The CE5 will use the same 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 sensor as the main camera, paired with an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide lens. The selfie camera stays at 16 megapixels, indicating that photography may see little to no upgrade.
Memory and Extras
Other details revealed include 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The phone will also offer a hybrid SIM slot and come with a single speaker. There’s no word yet on build materials or design, but it’s likely to maintain the plastic frame and glass back seen in earlier Nord models.
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OnePlus Nord CE5 Launch and Price
The Nord CE5 is expected to launch sometime in May, with pricing likely to be in the same range as the CE4. If these leaks hold true, the Nord CE5 will appeal to users looking for long battery life and a familiar OnePlus experience, even with a few trade-offs in charging speed and chipset preference.
- Meanwhile, check out our review of the CE 4
