OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
Quick Comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.43 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 26998 | Rs. 18990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 08, 2025. The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 26998. The launch Date of the second phone is February 17, 2022. The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is Rs. 18990.
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G's 6.43 inch screen. OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has Screen type. OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has display density of 409 PPI & OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 387 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94.1% than OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G's ~ 84.9%. OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.9:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G's 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 11 version.
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| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | China |
| Model | Nord CE 5 5G | Nord 2 CE 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 08, 2025 | February 17, 2022 |
| In The Box | OnePlus Nord CE5, 80W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter, Type-A to C Cable, Quick Guide, Protective Case, Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.02 x 163.6 x 8.2 mm | 73.2 x 160.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 173 g |
| Colors | Marble Mist, Black Infinity, Nexus Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Fluid AMOLED (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 300 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.9:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 409 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 94.1% | ~ 84.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Brightness | HBM: 1300 nits, Peak Brightness: 1430 nits, Typical brightness: 800 nits | |
| Features | Eye Comfort / Night Mode, Screen Colour Mode, Screen Colour Temperature, Auto Brightness, Manual Brightness, Bed time mode, Dark Mode, Support sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit Color Depth, HDR10+, Netflix HD & HDR Certified, Amazon Prime Video HD & HDR Certified | Ambient Display, Dark Mode, AI Color Enhancement, Support sRGB, Display P3, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi2.4G, WiFi5G, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), WiFi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b/g/a/n, WLAN Display, WLAN tethering,Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 40M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 40M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 80M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 160M, 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, support SBC/AAC/aptX HD/aptX/LDAC/LHDC 5.0 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 1,411,250 (Total) (v10) 306,528 (CPU) 556,883 (GPU) 268,763 (Memory) 279,076 (UX) | |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 143,478 | |
| Geekbench Score | 4,047 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,313 (Single Core) 7,438 (OpenCL) 8,528 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 3,080 (Wild Life Extreme) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS | with GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity, Ambient Light, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Eraser, AI Perfect Shot, AI Reflection Remover, AI Reframe, Dual intelligence, Google Gemini, AI VoiceScribe, AI Translation, AI Call Assistant | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Super Linear Speaker, Noise Cancellation Support | Super Linear Speaker, Noise Cancellation Support |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sony LYT-600, Sensor Size: 1/1.95", Focal Length: 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) OmniVision OV08D10 | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, PRO, Panorama, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, Time-lapse, Hi-Res Scan, Tilt-Shift, 0.6x-20x digital zoom for photos 0.6x-10x digital zoom for video | AI Scene Enhancement, AI Hightlight Video, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait mode, Pano, Retouching, Filters |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p | 4K, 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Sony IMX480, Focal Length: 23 mm, EIS Supported Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Main) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p, 720p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 15 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Apex | Mediatek Dimensity 900 |
| CPU | 3.35 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Arm cortex 1xA715@3.35GHZ, Arm cortex 3xA715@3.2GHZ, Arm cortex 4xA510@2.2GHZ | Arm Cortex-A78 @ Up to 2.4GHz, Arm Cortex-A55 @ Up to 2GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Mali G615-MC6 | Arm Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | 3GPP, ALAC, AMR, APE, FLAC, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW, GSM, MP3, OPUS, RAW, VORBIS, PCM, WMA, AAC | 3GPP, ALAC, AMR, APE, FLAC, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW, GSM, MP3, OPUS, RAW, VORBIS, PCM, WMA, AAC |
| Video | 3GPP, AV1, H263, H264, H265, MP4V, MPEG2, WMV, VP8, VP9 | 3GPP, AV1, H263, H264, H265, MP4V, MPEG2, WMV, VP8, VP9 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Mono | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7100 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charging | Yes, 65W SUPERVOOC Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |