OnePlus Nord 5 Series Launching in India on July 8

What you need to Know

• OnePlus Nord 5 series is launching in India on July 8, 2025, featuring the Nord 5 and Nord CE 5 models.

• Three color options for Nord 5: Dry Ice, Marble Sands, and Phantom Gray.

• 5,200mAh battery with 80W SuperVOOC charging for Nord 5.

• Both phones showcase updated vertical camera designs, bringing visual consistency to the Nord series.

• Both devices are expected to be priced under ₹30,000, targeting India’s mid-range segment.

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OnePlus will further boost its successful mid-range series of smartphones with the July 8, 2025, launch of the OnePlus Nord 5 series in India. The much-awaited launch will bring forth two new phones OnePlus Nord 5 and OnePlus Nord CE 5 as the successors to the Nord 4 and Nord CE 4. With significant hardware upgrades under the hood, new design cues, and high-performance battery specs, the Nord 5 series promises to disrupt the sub-₹30,000 category yet again.

Let's dive in deep into the leaked specifications and design features of both the phones, and what Indian consumers can look forward to in these much-awaited smartphones.

OnePlus Nord 5

Display & Design

OnePlus Nord 5 is said to come with a 6.83-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen, providing bright colors and sharp images. With a slim body of 163.41 x 77.04 x 8.1mm and weighing 211g, the device has a well-balanced and premium feel in hand.

OnePlus has also officially confirmed the design update for this phone. From leaks, one can anticipate three sophisticated color schemes:

• Dry Ice

• Marble Sands

• Phantom Gray

The phone seems to carry over the IP65 dust and water resistance rating of its predecessor, the Nord 4 a pretty disappointing spec considering that some rivals in this segment come with up to IP69 certification.

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Performance & Storage

Under the hood, the Nord 5 is said to launch with two RAM variants:

• 8GB RAM with 256GB storage

• 12GB RAM with 512GB storage

This should cater to both casual and power users, offering ample room for apps, games, photos, and videos. While the chipset details remain unclear from this leak, performance upgrades are strongly expected over the previous model.

Massive Battery Upgrade

One of the OnePlus Nord 5's standout features is its 5,200mAh battery with 80W fast charging using SuperVOOC. Leaks suggested an eye-watering 7,000mAh battery earlier, but even the confirmed 5,200mAh battery delivers on promising all-day endurance. For customers looking for no-nonsense longevity, this is a welcome upgrade.

Camera Capabilities

Camera buffs will be happy with the 50MP main rear camera and an 8MP auxiliary sensor. But the surprise comes with the rumored 50MP front-facing camera, a new standard for selfie performance on mid-range phones.

OnePlus Nord CE 5

If you prefer something more budget-friendly, the OnePlus Nord CE 5 might be your second option. Although it's at a lower price range, the CE variant sacrifices very little in terms of features.

Display & Design

The Nord CE 5 is said to feature a marginally smaller 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a silky 120Hz refresh rate ideal for gaming and social scrolling. It inherits the new vertical camera design language of the Nord 5, presenting a uniformity of design across the line.

Anticipated color options are:

• Black Infinity

• Marble Mist

The dimensions are a tad smaller at 163.58 x 76.02 x 8.27mm, with the weight reduced to 199g.

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MediaTek Dimensity Power

In contrast to its predecessor, the Nord CE 5 should be driven by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 processor in place of the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 used in the Nord CE 4. This might have varying performance dynamics potentially with enhanced thermal efficiency and battery optimization.

Storage configurations should include:

• 8GB RAM with 128GB storage

• 8GB RAM with 256GB storage

Strong Battery Life with Fast Charging

Like its brother, the CE 5 should ship with a 5,200mAh battery and 80W SuperVOOC charging. Rumors of a giant 7,100mAh battery circulated, but even the actually announced figures are large and competitive for the mid-range market.

Camera Setup

On the camera side, the Nord CE 5 will probably replicate the rear camera configuration of the Nord 5 50MP + 8MP dual lenses. The front camera is, however, less in terms of a slightly toned-down 16MP selfie camera, which still guarantees decent quality images for video calls and general selfies.

IP Rating & Durability

The Nord CE 5 will likely have an IP54 rating, one step down from the Nord 5's IP65. While not water-resistant to the core, it still provides a basic level of dust and splash protection, which is fine for its class.

With the OnePlus Nord 5 series, the company is obviously trying to provide top-of-the-line features without going over the ₹30,000 threshold. From improved slick designs and enhanced displays to better cameras and bigger batteries both the Nord 5 and Nord CE 5 are set to provide excellent value.

Key Highlights at a Glance:

Feature	OnePlus Nord 5	OnePlus Nord CE 5
Display	6.83" FHD+ AMOLED	6.77" FHD+ AMOLED (120Hz)
Chipset	TBA	MediaTek Dimensity 8350
RAM/Storage	8GB/256GB or 12GB/512GB	8GB/128GB or 256GB
Rear Camera	50MP + 8MP	50MP + 8MP
Selfie Camera	50MP	16MP
Battery	5,200mAh + 80W	5,200mAh + 80W
IP Rating	IP65	IP54
Launch Date	July 8, 2025	July 8, 2025

With everyone waiting with bated breath for the official launch event, the OnePlus Nord 5 series might again provide a benchmark in India's highly competitive mid-range smartphone market.

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