OnePlus Nord CE 5 Review: specs and features, camera quality test, gaming benchmark, user opinions and photos

OnePlus Nord CE 5 - the same as all the others

Smartphones from the Chinese company OnePlus are sometimes controversial, but most of the manufacturer's models are original and distinctive. Sometimes it is expressed in design, sometimes in functionality or a set of competitive advantages. Unfortunately, the hero of today's review is in many respects too similar to phones already present in the price segment.

The appearance of the new product is strict, stylish, but still devoid of memorable features. An ordinary block of photo modules decorates the glass back panel, the edging is made of plastic, the frames of the 6.77-inch display are not wide, but not record-breakingly narrow either. Perhaps the original color solutions of the monoblocks make the exterior memorable to at least some extent. The AMOLED panel has a resolution of 2392x1080 pixels, which is why it is inferior to many competitors in terms of picture clarity. But in other respects, the screen is very good. There is also smoothness of the image at a refresh rate of 120 Hz, realistic color rendition and a brightness reserve of almost 3000 nits. Of course, it could not do without a built-in fingerprint scanner, an oleophobic layer.

The technical characteristics are the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset, 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and the Mali G615MC6 video core. The bundle is not a flagship, but it scores a decent one and a half million points in the AnTuTu test. This indicates the remarkable gaming capabilities of the processor. You can play all existing games, many of them will be operational even with maximum graphic presets. In one thing, the gadget is definitely great, so it is in autonomy. A huge battery of 7100 mAh easily provides about 2-3 days of work with a mobile assistant. Wired charging is fast, its power is brought to 80 W. There is no wireless alternative, but this is rather the norm for the price category. The permanent memory can be 128 or 256 GB.

The photographic capabilities are not outstanding. The main module Sony LYT600 in 50 MP received hybrid stabilization and will not leave the buyer without high-quality daytime photos and videos. But with the onset of darkness, multiple noises appear in the pictures, a noticeable drop in detail. There is stereo sound, it is loud, but not particularly uniform both in frequency response and between the speakers. Contactless payments NFC, support for 5G networks are in place, there is also moisture protection, but incomplete, according to IP54 standards. Thus, we have a competitive modern device, which for 100% success lacks the best cameras, AMOLED display and individuality.