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OnePlus Nord CE 5G (Nord Core Edition)

Specifications

OnePlus Nord CE 5G (Nord Core Edition)
OnePlus Nord CE 5G (Nord Core Edition) (Nord Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G 8 x 1.8 - 2.2 GHz, Kryo 570 (Cortex-A77/A55)
Graphics adapter
Memory
12 GB 
, LPDDR4X
Display
6.43 inch 20:9, 2400 x 1080 pixel 409 PPI, capacitive, AMOLED, glossy: yes, 90 Hz
Storage
256 GB UFS 2.1 Flash, 256 GB 
, 234.36 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: 3.5 mm headset jack, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Sensor core, DRM Widevine L1, Camera2 API Level 3, USB-OTG, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.1, GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), 3G (B1/2/4/5/6/8/19), 4G (B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/38/39/40/41/66), 5G (N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28, N38, N40, N41, N77, N78); DL Cat 18 / UL Cat 13 (1.2 GB/s /150 MB/ss), Dual SIM, LTE, 5G, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.9 x 159.2 x 73.5 ( = 0.31 x 6.27 x 2.89 in)
Battery
4500 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 11
Camera
Primary Camera: 64 MPix Main Camera (f/1.79, 0.7µm, EIS) + 8 MP Ultrawide Camera (f/2.25, FOV 119°, EIS) + 2 MP Mono Lens (f/2.4); videos up to 4K@30fps
Secondary Camera: 16 MPix (Sony IMX471, f/2.45, 1.0µm); videos up to 1080p@60fps
Additional features
Speakers: single, Keyboard: virtual, 30W charger (5V/6A), USB cable (type C to A), Protective case, SIM eject tool, User guide, Warranty card, Oxygen OS 11, 24 Months Warranty, fanless
Weight
170 g ( = 6 oz / 0.37 pounds), Power Supply: 96 g ( = 3.39 oz / 0.21 pounds)
Price
399 Euro

 

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Average Score: 78.43% - good
Average of 59 scores (from 104 reviews)
price: 75%, performance: 75%, features: 75%, display: 82% mobility: 134%, workmanship: 80%, ergonomy: 85%, emissions: 94%

Reviews for the OnePlus Nord CE 5G (Nord Core Edition)

83.1% OnePlus Nord CE 5G Smartphone Review - Focused on the essentials | Notebookcheck
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G competes in the smartphone mid-range and makes a bold promise: The 6.43-incher is supposed to offer exactly the features that users really need and make as few compromises as possible. At the same time, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G starts at 300 Euros (~$354). Our review clarifies how all that fits together.
80% OnePlus Nord CE 5G review: Might from the midfield
Source: Expert Reviews English
And that will be the theme of my verdict on the OnePlus Nord CE. For the money, it’s perfectly good. Performance is solid, the display is excellent, build and design are on point and the camera delivers crisp, well-exposed photos in most circumstances. Combine that with the superb battery life and you have a phone that ticks all the right boxes. The OnePlus Nord CE may not have the star quality of its premium sibling, the OnePlus 9 Pro, and it might not be a huge upgrade on its predecessor, but it’s a mighty fine handset in its own right.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/30/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% OnePlus Nord CE 5G review: Might from the midfield
Source: Expert Reviews English
And that will be the theme of my verdict on the OnePlus Nord CE. For the money, it’s perfectly good. Performance is solid, the display is excellent, build and design are on point and the camera delivers crisp, well-exposed photos in most circumstances. Combine that with the superb battery life and you have a phone that ticks all the right boxes. The OnePlus Nord CE may not have the star quality of its premium sibling, the OnePlus 9 Pro, and it might not be a huge upgrade on its predecessor, but it’s a mighty fine handset in its own right.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/02/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% OnePlus Nord CE 5G review: Might from the midfield this Black Friday
Source: Expert Reviews English
And that will be the theme of my verdict on the OnePlus Nord CE. For the money, it’s perfectly good. Performance is solid, the display is excellent, build and design are on point and the camera delivers crisp, well-exposed photos in most circumstances. Combine that with the superb battery life and you have a phone that ticks all the right boxes. The OnePlus Nord CE may not have the star quality of its premium sibling, the OnePlus 9 Pro, and it might not be a huge upgrade on its predecessor, but it’s a mighty fine handset in its own right.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Oneplus Nord CE Long-Term Review: What’S Good, What’S Bad And What Can Improve With The Nord Ce 2
Source: Tech2.in.com English
I feel the bigger question is – should there be a Nord CE 2? If it's going to be more like the CE, then probably not. OnePlus so far has operated at a different level as compared to the competition and that is what has made it special. It cannot expect to play Xiaomi or Realme’s game and win just like that. If it intends to, they need to be better equipped. Most aspects of the Nord CE are fine, barring the drop in processing power and camera, and those are the areas the company needs to focus on in the Nord CE 2. It does make sense to have a OnePlus phone in the Rs 20,000 to 25,000 range if the Nord (non-CE) is positioned around Rs 30,000. However, it needs to feel like a OnePlus phone, and not something generic with a OnePlus logo and OxygenOS. Maybe the company can use the main camera from a generation old OnePlus phone, like it did with the first Nord (it had the OnePlus 8 main camera). Couple it with a better midrange SoC and we may have something worthwhile. If not, just have one Nord to rule the segment each year and let the previous Nord operate in a lower segment with a price drop.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/22/2021
OnePlus Nord CE 5G Battery review: Very efficient
Source: DxOMark English
Released in June 2021, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G lands in our Advanced ($200-$399) smartphone segment. Among other attractive features, it sports a multi-camera setup with a 64 MP main camera. Let’s take a look at how it performed in our comprehensive array of battery tests. While it does not have the best autonomy or the best charging performance in our database, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G strikes a good balance between autonomy and charging, and outshines nearly all others in terms of efficiency.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 10/15/2021
OnePlus Nord CE 5G Camera review: A simpler Nord shooter
Source: DxOMark English
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is an affordable entry-point to the OnePlus Nord line, situated just below the original Nord in price and features. This Advanced segment phone sports a 6.43-inch 90-Hz 2400 x 1080 pixel AMOLED display, and is powered by Qualcomm’s 750G 5G chipset with 6, 8, or 12 GB of system memory and 128 or 256 GB of storage. There are three cameras on the back: a 64 MP main wide module that bins down to 16 MP output, an 8 MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2 MP monochrome module.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/08/2021
83% Review Oneplus Nord Ce 5G
Source: L&B TechReview English
Objectively, the OnePlus Nord CE is not better in all respects than last year’s OnePlus Nord. But it is almost 1,000 kroner cheaper, and yet it is at least as good or even better on a number of points that are important to most consumers. That is why we give Nord CE the same grade as last year’s model, but also our special recommendation on top of the hat. For the price, you can actually not go wrong in the city with OnePlus Nord CE 5G. And then there is the fact that the mobile – like last year’s predecessor – does not have quite the same unique touch and design language that we otherwise know from OnePlus’ mobiles.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 83%
OnePlus Nord CE 5G Review – You Might Settle For This One
Source: Cashify English
While we are yet to test the device completely and understand how it performs in real life, I still believe the pricing of the OnePlus Nord CE 5G could be more aggressive and OnePlus could have brought it down to under Rs.20,000 segment. At least the base variant. Otherwise, I am a fan of how fast the OnePlus phones charge and the overall battery life they promise.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/25/2021
OnePlus Nord CE Review: Kinda Sorta Okay
Source: Gadgetbyte Nepal English
To conclude this review, I have enjoyed my time with the OnePlus Nord CE, and that’s mostly thanks to its well-optimized OxygenOS. Still, for the price, I am not 100% convinced that it’s the best value-for-money mid-range phone right now—although it’s a decent option in the Nepali market. To compare, Samsung’s Galaxy A52 has it beat when it comes to the cameras. On the other hand, POCO F3 is a better value in terms of sheer performance. Overall, the OnePlus Nord CE is a pretty well-balanced mid-range phone mostly thanks to its optimized OxygenOS.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/11/2021
OnePlus Nord CE 5G Review
Source: Recombu English
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is a decent smartphone overall, that notches up recommendations for its snappy performance, speedy charging, and its classy design. However, it is by no means ahead of the rest of the pack at the same price point, as you can see from its mediocre showings with regard to its camera and battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/05/2021
OnePlus Nord CE 5G Unboxing and Hands-on
Source: Yugatech English
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 07/03/2021
OnePlus Nord CE review: Meaningful increments but weak on core competency
Source: Business Standard English
Priced Rs 22,999 onwards, the OnePlus Nord CE falls short of the expectations set by OnePlus through its marketing blitzkrieg. It justifies its core edition moniker but only in bits. As a package, it is confusing even when looked at from the value perspective because the phone is not considerably cheaper than its predecessor. Things get difficult for the Nord CE to justify its worth if it is put on scale alongside other midrange smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (review) and Samsung Galaxy A52 (review). Therefore, consider the OnePlus Nord over the CE model if OnePlus is the brand you want to stick with. Otherwise, there are several options to go with in the midrange segment that can put the Nord CE in the shade – be it on paper or in real-life use.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/02/2021
80% OnePlus Nord CE 5G review: Might from the midfield
Source: Expert Reviews English
And that will be the theme of my verdict on the OnePlus Nord CE. For the money, it’s perfectly good. Performance is solid, the display is excellent, build and design are on point and the camera delivers crisp, well-exposed photos in most circumstances. Combine that with the superb battery life and you have a phone that ticks all the right boxes. The OnePlus Nord CE may not have the star quality of its premium sibling, the OnePlus 9 Pro, and it might not be a huge upgrade on its predecessor, but it’s a mighty fine handset in its own right.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/28/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% OnePlus Nord CE 5G review: capable but cuts corners
Source: T3 English
Okay so the OnePlus Nord CE 5G isn’t particularly game-changing and I wouldn’t say it’s a better phone than the original Nord. In fact, it risks blending in against the masses of competition with its cheaper build and simpler design. But in saying that, anyone who wants to spend a bit less, needs a reliable battery and wants a decent display should definitely add this to their shortlist. If you’re on a budget, this phone doesn’t make too many compromises. It does take a bit of a hit in performance, but it’s really nothing dramatic and the phone will be able to cope with normal everyday tasks like texting and social media. The main draw of this phone is the price, and because of that, it's unlikely you're expecting a powerhouse anyway. Overall I'd say you get what you pay for, and maybe just a little bit more.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/24/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
75% OnePlus Nord CE 5G review: stripped down, stripped back
Source: The Verge English
One year after OnePlus loudly stepped into the midrange and entry-level phone market with the OnePlus Nord, it’s back with the OnePlus Nord CE 5G. That “CE” at the end of its name stands for “Core Edition.” OnePlus claims the new phone strips back some of its predecessor’s less necessary features to focus on offering its “core” features at a more affordable price, similar to what Samsung offers with its “FE” (fan edition) devices.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/24/2021
Rating: Total score: 75%
80% OnePlus Nord CE 5G review
Source: Tech Advisor English
The Nord CE a capable all-rounder, benefitting from a solid mid-range chipset, slim build, and excellent battery life - not to mention top-tier software. A plastic body and so-so camera are the major drawbacks, stopping it from ever truly standing out from the pack, but there's still a lot to recommend about it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% OnePlus Nord CE 5G review: Mighty upgrade for budget phone users
Source: Gadgets Now English
This phone is similar to the OnePlus Nord in terms of experience. So, for Nord users this phone makes little sense. But if you are planning to upgrade from a budget smartphone then the new OnePlus Nord CE 5G is definitely a good choice. It’s a reliable phone which does its job well with good performance and pleasing design. But the biggest advantage of buying the OnePlus Nord CE 5G is that you get a smooth software experience, the promise of Android updates, good battery life and charging speed. The Nord CE 5G will easily cater to all the needs of most smartphone users in India minus all the jazz in this price range.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% OnePlus Nord CE 5G review: Might from the midfield
Source: Expert Reviews English
And that will be the theme of my verdict on the OnePlus Nord CE. For the money, it’s perfectly good. Performance is solid, the display is excellent, build and design are on point and the camera delivers crisp, well-exposed photos in most circumstances. Combine that with the superb battery life and you have a phone that ticks all the right boxes. The OnePlus Nord CE may not have the star quality of its premium sibling, the OnePlus 9 Pro, and it might not be a huge upgrade on its predecessor, but it’s a mighty fine handset in its own right.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
OnePlus Nord CE 5G Review: Getting all the essentials right
Source: XDA Developers English
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is one of the best phones you can get in the ₹20,000-₹30,000 price range, and it’s also a very good option in the UK/Europe where prices start at £299/€299 for the 6/128GB model. It offers all the core features you’d want in a mid-range phone, including smooth performance, a decent display, great battery life, and fast charging. The fast in-display fingerprint scanner and the 3.5mm headphone jack are nice to have on a phone in this price range, and the phone’s main 64MP camera is also quite decent. The OnePlus Nord CE 5G’s great software experience is one of its major strengths, and it’s one of the main reasons I would feel comfortable recommending this phone to my friends. While OnePlus is betting big on the 5G aspect, I don’t see any reason for you to get the phone just for 5G if you live in India. India is still way behind when it comes to 5G adoption, and you’d probably have to retire this phone before 5G becomes widely available in the country.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/15/2021
80% Test du OnePlus Nord CE 5G : l'entre-deux qui vaut le détour
Source: CNet English
Le OnePlus Nord CE 5G se glisse entre le N10 et le Nord, et offre une expérience vraiment séduisante sous la barre des 300€. Le OnePlus Nord (399€) a été une vraie bonne surprise qui a permis à la firme chinoise de couvrir par la suite l'entrée de gamme avec les Nord N10 et N100. Lancé à partir de 299€, le tout frais Nord CE 5G (CE pour Core Edition) vient quant à lui occuper l’entre-deux avec de sérieux arguments et l’idée de ne servir que l'essentiel. Quels sacrifices par rapport au Nord et quelle plus-value comparé au Nord N10 ?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% OnePlus Nord CE 5G review: a decent phone that falls short
Source: 91mobiles English
The choices for the mid-range segment have become more compelling since the time OnePlus released its first device back in 2013. Re-entering the market segment the brand abandoned has its consequences, one of which is that it has to rebuild its fanbase. While The Nord CE does excel in areas such as design, software and battery, its shortcomings in the camera department could be a potential deal-breaker. The processing power offering by OnePlus phones has been counted as one of its biggest strengths, but in the case of the Nord CE, it isn’t really a plus point. In this price segment, there are quite a few good options present such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (review) which has arguably the best camera in the segment along with a higher refresh rate panel. If you want 5G capabilities, then the Realme X7 (review) can be a good option at a cheaper price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
60% OnePlus Nord CE review: A little less Nord for a little less money
Source: Android Authority English
The OnePlus Nord CE is a perplexing device to say the least. It’s definitely not best-in-class, but worse still, it sits within spitting distance of the original OnePlus Nord to its detriment. The performance difference isn’t really significant, but feature ommissions like the lack of stereo speakers, the alert slider, higher-end protective glass, and the extra cameras (especially over at the front), all add up.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 60% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
OnePlus Nord CE 5G review: Hardcore, you know the score
Source: Pocket Lint English
OnePlus Nord 'Core Edition' is something of an unusual phone in its position. The first OnePlus Nord in itself was supposed to represent the core essentials of OnePlus phones. Stripped down, but without real compromise. So in essence, the OnePlus Nord CE is a Core Edition of a Core Edition phone. But that's perhaps overthinking it a bit. What really matters is that for the money you're getting a phone without any significant flaws. It's fast and responsive, is well-designed, has a good camera and a good screen. It's comfortably one of the best phones in its price bracket. We question the removal of the alert slider though. It was one of the few remaining fixtures that helped OnePlus phones stand out from its competition. Without it, it feels like OnePlus is doing more blending in with the environment. It's transitioned away from standout phone maker, to just another phone maker and the CE is the culmination of that effort.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2021
70% OnePlus Nord CE 5G Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is not a ‘classic’ OnePlus phone, one that disrupts things by offering more than you usually get for the money. You’d buy one because you would prefer a relatively small, light and classy-looking phone rather than the geek-friendly, high-value giants on offer from companies like Xiaomi. I prefer the original OnePlus Nord, available for only slightly more at the time of review. But the OnePlus Nord CE 5G has its charms.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% OnePlus Nord CE 5G Review: The Core Experience
Source: NDTV Gadgets English
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G has adequate performance to keep up with what you throw at it, and the software experience is clean. OnePlus has also sweetened the deal by promising two years of software updates and three years of security updates, which should keep the phone up to date until you start thinking about your next upgrade. The triple camera setup can handle the basics, and given the price, there isn't much to complain about for daylight shots. Low-light camera performance is where this phone could still do with a few tweaks for improvement. The OnePlus Nord CE 5G does manage to deliver the core experience it promises, and given the starting price, it isn't hard to recommend this phone. However, the variant I've reviewed costs Rs, 27,999 and doesn't offer the same value for money as the entry-level model. For this price, you can consider the OnePlus Nord (Review), or wait for its successor rumored to launch soon. If you can spend a little extra, the Mi 11X (Review) offers higher performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
78% OnePlus Nord CE 5G review
Source: GSM Arena English
You've probably noticed the recurring theme when comparing the Nord CE to its direct rivals - it has better performance than most, and it has a better battery life than most. Even though the camera software needs more work, the Nord CE can stand its ground in the face of competition with a compact size, great OLED display and snappy user experience. It sure has a few omissions like the microSD card support or the HDR10 video support, but they can be easily forgiven when assessing the Nord CE as a complete package. The Nord CE 5G is a great addition to the OnePlus roster, and it gets an easy recommendation from us.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 78%
OnePlus Nord CE 5G review!
Source: 9to5google English
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/14/2021
OnePlus Nord CE 5G review: Too little, too late
Source: Android Central English
In a sense, the Nord CE feels like it is trying to ride the coattails of the Nord. After all, the Nord ended up being the best-selling phone in this category for a few quarters following its debut, and by calling this device the Nord CE, OnePlus is emphasizing that it is just as good. That's not the case in day-to-day use, however, and it feels ironic that a phone dubbed the Core Edition cannot deliver on something as fundamental as the cameras. There's also the fact that the Nord CE will soon be overshadowed by the imminent arrival of the Nord 2. I revealed earlier in the year that the phone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 platform, and it will have better cameras and faster charging. If you're in the market for a new mid-range phone in 2021, you may as well pick up the Nord right now or wait for the Nord 2 to debut shortly. The Nord CE does little to push the needle for the Nord series, and OnePlus should have had the foresight to not launch it at all.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2021
64% Oneplus Nord Ce 5G Review: A Worthy Successor To The Mighty Nord?
Source: Think Digit English
On paper, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G offers just about enough to impress as a mid-range smartphone. However, you're still better off steering clear of this device. For the price, this new affordable phone from OnePlus does not offer enough oomph to help establish it as the alpha offering. Its biggest problem is the competition that exists in the segment, and as such, its inability to stand out from the crowd makes it look weak not only against slightly better specd devices such as the Poco X3 Pro - a phone that offers a faster display, bigger battery and a more powerful processor -- but also against the original OnePlus Nord, which despite being slightly more expensive, and a year older, looks like the better of the two phones.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 64% price: 65% performance: 65% workmanship: 61%
80% OnePlus Nord CE review: Making a OnePlus for the masses
Source: The Indian Express English
The OnePlus Nord CE is one of the best options in the mid range, especially if you think it’s time to get 5G. This is a OnePlus phone that ticks all the boxes of style, performance and experience and bring it down to a more affordable price point for new users to sample. I get a sneaky feeling OnePlus has delivered another winner, without doing anything out of the box.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% OnePlus Nord CE 5G review: The best value product OnePlus has ever made
Source: India Today English
However, there are a few shortcomings as well, like the phone doesn't feel like a premium device thanks to the company's compromises to bring down the weight and price. The display isn't the best you get in this segment. The cameras also need some refinements. If you're okay with these, then you cannot go wrong with the OnePlus Nord CE 5G at all. Since I reviewed the 12GB RAM version (available at Rs 27,999), I cannot exactly comment on the 6GB RAM performance. But I believe that the 8GB RAM version (available at Rs 24,999) should be suitable for most people, even for those who are looking for a good gaming device at this price point. Of course, if you have the budget, then the 12GB RAM version is the best choice. Looking at the current sub-Rs 30,000 smartphone choices, I believe that the Nord CE is a clear winner in this segment at the moment. So, to answer, should you buy it? Yes.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
87% OnePlus Nord CE 5G Review
Source: Phone Arena English
Overall, I was very happy with the OnePlus Nord CE 5G despite all of its flaws. It does get the core elements of the smartphone experience right: the speed, the beautiful screen, even the design and lighter weight contribute to the comfort of using it. Yes, it does come short when you take a closer look at photos and especially at videos, and also I really wish OnePlus did not save money on the vibration motor, but unless camera is your top priority, it's easy to recommend the Nord CE and it's easy to see how it will sell in millions of copies, just like the original Nord. It's all about the price, though, and doesn't seem inspired in any way, it's just taking the successful Nord formula and cutting a few corners short, job done.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 87%
80% OnePlus Nord CE 5G review
Source: Stuff TV English
Don’t buy a OnePlus Nord CE 5G expecting the kind of red hot bargain that made OnePlus famous in the first place. OnePlus basically took the original Nord, made it cheaper to produce (and a bit worse) but has not drastically cut the asking price, by today's numbers anyway. It’s a solid phone, and still coasts by Samsung in terms of the value for money on offer. However, with stacks of competition from the other rising Chinese brands, like Xiaomi and Realme, the key appeals here are less about the OnePlus Nord CE 5G’s tech and more about what’s going on outside. The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is smaller, lighter and thinner than most affordable 5G phones, and looks more elegant than damn near all of them. That may not be enough to satisfy the old-school OnePlus crowd, but it should do the job for many.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
76% OnePlus Nord CE 5G Review: A Little More Than We Expected Indeed
Source: Tech PP English
Unlike the original Nord which came with a Snapdragon 765G processor that was just below the flagship Snapdragon 800 series, the Nord CE 5G’s Snapdragon 750G is very firmly mid-range. What’s more, there are other devices in the market that can challenge it, such as the Mi 10i, which has the same chip and a 108-megapixel camera, stereo speakers and a bigger battery, and the recently released iQOO Z3 5G which actually comes with the Snapdragon 768G processor. And if you take 5G out of the equation (it is not present in India anyway at the time of writing), the Samsung Galaxy F62 comes into contention with its older but still very fast Exynos 9825 processor, a big battery, and very good cameras. And that is the challenge the Nord CE 5G faces: while it does a lot of things well and actually delivers a “little more” than we expected, it does not exactly overwhelm its competition and has no killer feature up its sleeves. Its strongest weapon is that interface inside and that logo on the back.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 70% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%
OnePlus Nord CE 5G: OnePlus announces Core Edition smartphone
Source: Expert Reviews English
We were impressed with OnePlus’ return to the budget smartphone arena last year and the Nord brand is back in 2021 with the OnePlus Nord CE. The new 'Core Edition' model comes in at an even cheaper price than last year’s Nord with prices starting at a mere £299, and it doesn’t skimp on the features either.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/10/2021

Foreign Reviews

94% 5G-Smartphones für schmale Geldbeutel
Source: Chip (Print) - 10/22 German
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 08/01/2022
Rating: Total score: 94%
85% OnePlus Nord CE 5G: Schicke Mittelklasse ab 299 Euro im Test
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 85%
OLED & 5G - Das OnePlus Nord CE 5G möchte die Mittelklasse neu definieren
Source: Area DVD German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/07/2021
80% Schlankes Handy für die Massen
Source: Nextpit Germany German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/10/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Preiswerte Mittelklasse mit enormem 5G-Speed
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/09/2021
80% Im Kern dank 90-Hz-OLED, viel Speicher und kräftigem Akku gut
Source: Tech Stage German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/03/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
84% OnePlus Nord CE
Source: Chinahandys.net German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/28/2021
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 80% display: 85% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80%
80% Hat das Galaxy A52 seinen Meister gefunden?
Source: Inside Handy German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/27/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Cheap oder Champion?
Source: Allround-PC.com German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/25/2021
Starke Mittelklasse greift Galaxy A52 erfolgreich an
Source: PocketPC German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/19/2021
Schlankes Handy für die Massen
Source: Nextpit Germany German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/15/2021
87% OnePlus Nord CE 5G: Schicke Mittelklasse ab 299 Euro im Test
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 87%
OnePlus Nord CE 5G kleines, schnelles Kraftpaket
Source: Android User German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2021
OnePlus Nord CE 5G Das Wesentliche der Mittelklasse
Source: Stadt-bremerhaven German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2021
87% OnePlus CE 5G im Test: Reicht das, was es verspricht?
Source: Teltarif German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 92% performance: 40% display: 70% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90%
83% OnePlus Nord CE 5G, análisis: gama media con altas prestaciones
Source: MuyComputer Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/17/2021
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
80% OnePlus Nord CE 5G, análisis y opinión
Source: Computerhoy Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
85% OnePlus Nord CE 5G, análisis: la perfección en la gama más competitiva del mercado hay que buscarla
Source: Xataka Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 88% display: 88% mobility: 88% workmanship: 85%
89% OnePlus Nord CE 5G Review en Español (Análisis completo)
Source: Profesional Review Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 89% price: 92% performance: 89% mobility: 91% workmanship: 90%
Oneplus Nord CE, análisis: Bueno, bonito y barato
Source: El Español Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; good price; support 5G; high performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2021
Review OnePlus Nord CE 5G | Tela OLED e 5G com bom custo-benefício
Source: Canaltech Portuegese PT→EN
Positive: Support 5G; high performance; long battery life; fast loading. Negative: Poor cameras in low light condition.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/19/2021
Análise do OnePlus Nord CE 5G: Review
Source: Mais Tecnologia Portuegese PT→EN
Positive: Elegant design; great built quality; decent processor; excellent battery life; support 5G; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/13/2021
76% Recensione OnePlus Nord CE 5G, io ve lo consiglio!
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 76% features: 76%
75% Recensione OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Source: Andrea Galeazzi Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 75% display: 89% mobility: 82% workmanship: 75%
85% Recensione OnePlus Nord CE: ha (quasi) tutto quello che serve (foto e video)
Source: AndroidWorld.it Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 80% features: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 85%
82% Recensione OnePlus NORD CE 5G: quando c’è l’anima OnePlus, si vede
Source: Tutto Android Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 75% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
72% Recensione OnePlus Nord CE. Parenti serpenti
Source: DDay IT Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 70% workmanship: 80%
Recensione OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Source: Batista70Phone Italian IT→EN
Positive: Nice display; decent hardware; good hardware; support 5G; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/27/2021
Recensione OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Source: Smartphone Italia Italian IT→EN
Positive: Support 5G; powerful processor; nice cameras; great display; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/27/2021
Unboxing OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Source: Smartphone Italia Italian IT→EN
Positive: Excellent display; big screen; decent hardware; nice performance; beautiful design.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/02/2021
Recensione OnePlus Nord CE 5G, il medio gamma che mancava a OnePlus
Source: Pianeta Cellulare Italian IT→EN
Positive: Support 5G; good price; support both dual SIM and microSD card slot.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/07/2021
80% OnePlus Nord CE - Terug van weggeweest
Source: Computer Totaal Dutch NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/19/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Review: OnePlus Nord CE 5G biedt bijzonder veel voor weinig
Source: FWD Dutch NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Review: OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Source: GadgetGear.nl Dutch NL→EN
Positive: Support 5G; low price; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/02/2021
OnePlus Nord CE 5G review: dit zijn de plus- en minpunten
Source: AndroidWorld.nl Dutch NL→EN
Positive: High performance; excellent display; Warp Charge 30T Plus; great main camera; support 5G. Negative: Poor selfie camera.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2021
OnePlus Nord CE 5G: dit is het goedkopere broertje van de Nord
Source: Want.nl Dutch NL→EN
Positive: Attractive price; elegant design; excellent display; great cameras; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/10/2021
80% Test OnePlus Nord CE 5G, plus accessible, toujours convaincant
Source: Journal du Geek French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/22/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Test OnePlus Nord CE 5G, plus accessible, toujours convaincant
Source: Journal du Geek French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/07/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Test du OnePlus Nord CE: Pile au cœur du milieu de gamme
Source: Nextpit France French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/29/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Test OnePlus Nord CE 5G : En espérant bousculer sérieusement le segment du milieu de gamme
Source: Les Mobiles French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/18/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Test du OnePlus Nord CE : OnePlus a bien appris ses (milieux de) gammes
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 100% display: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
70% Test OnePlus Nord CE 5G : la valeur sûre du milieu de gamme
Source: Phonandroid French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
OnePlus Nord vs OnePlus Nord CE : lequel choisir?
Source: Top for Phone French FR→EN
Positive: Nice cameras; large battery capacity; quick charging; decent performance.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 10/02/2021
Test du OnePlus Nord CE 5G : le parfait compromis
Source: Top for Phone French FR→EN
Positive: Beautiful display; fast fingerprint sensor; nice design; great built quality; high performance; support 5G; decent cameras; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/07/2021
Test Du Oneplus Nord CE 5G, Le Temps Est Peut-Être Venu De Vous Réconcilier Avec Oneplus
Source: Fredzone French FR→EN
Positive: Compact size; light weight; support 5G; elegant design; excellent display; long battery life; quick charging. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/16/2021
Prise en main du OnePlus Nord CE: Un rapport qualité/prix convaincant
Source: Nextpit France French FR→EN
Positive: Excellent power / price ratio; impressive quick charging; nice display; great cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/14/2021
79% [Recenzja] OnePlus Nord CE 5G – prawie wszystkie kluczowe cechy zamknięte w ciekawej obudowie
Source: Android.com.pl Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 80% mobility: 880% workmanship: 80%
79% Recenzja OnePlus Nord CE 5G – najsolidniejszy ze średniej półki
Source: Tabletowo Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 79% features: 75% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 75% ergonomy: 90%
OnePlus Nord CE - test. Sprawdzamy podstawowy model w serii Nord
Source: Komputerswiat Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Elegant design; solid workmanship; attractive price; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/15/2021
[WIDEO] Recenzja OnePlus Nord CE 5G – oto dla kogo ten smartfon!
Source: 90 Sekund Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; nice cameras; good price; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/16/2021
Solidnie, niedrogo i bez emocji. Test OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Source: Antyweb Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Good price; nice screen; great system overlay. Negative: No inductive charging; poor cameras; plastic case.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/14/2021
85% Recenze OnePlus Nord CE 5G: starý známý s novými triky v rukávu
Source: Smartmania.cz CZ→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 87% features: 81% mobility: 92% workmanship: 92%
OnePlus Nord CE 5G recenze: nádherný mobil se skvělou výdrží
Source: Svet Androida CZ→EN
Positive: Nice AMOLED display; elegant design; great battery life; fast fingerprint sensor. Negative: Unsupported waterproof and dust avoiding; poor cameras; mono speakers.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/21/2021
Đánh giá OnePlus Nord CE 5G: dồn lực cho nhu cầu thiết yếu
Source: VNReview VN→EN
Positive: High performance; long battery life; quick charging; beautiful display. Negative: Mediocre design; poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/28/2021
Đánh giá OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Source: Sohoa VN Express VN→EN
Positive: Compact size; light weight; beautiful display; nice performance; support 5G; long battery life. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/20/2021
Những lý do bạn nên mua OnePlus Nord CE 5G ngay thời điểm này
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN
Positive: Support 5G; elegant design; great speakers; excellent display; powerful hardware; large battery capacity; quick charging.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/18/2021
Đánh giá OnePlus Nord CE 5G không quá đặc biệt nhưng tốt trong phân khúc
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN
Positive: Beautiful design; attractive price; support 5G; slim size; light weight; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/15/2021
Trên tay OnePlus Nord CE 5G giá 9 triệu nhưng đang ưu đãi tặng 1 triệu
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; support 5G; beautiful design; great built quality; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/13/2021
Top tính năng nổi bật trên OnePlus Nord CE 5G giá 9 triệu đồng
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN
Positive: Beautiful design; high performance; powerful hardware; nice cameras; attractive price; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/12/2021
Trên tay OnePlus Nord CE 5G tại Việt Nam: Snapdragon 750G, màn hình AMOLED 90Hz, giá chỉ 8.9 triệu đồng
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; excellent display; attractive price; support 5G.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 07/06/2021
75% Oneplus Nord CE 5G
Source: Tek.no NO→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 75%
67% Det mener jeg om OnePlus Nord CE
Source: Mere Mobil.dk DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/30/2021
Rating: Total score: 67%
83% Oneplus Nord CE 5G
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 83%
70% Anmeldelse: OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Source: Input DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 62% workmanship: 70%
67% OnePlus Nord CE 5G [TEST]: God til prisen, men langt fra perfekt
Source: Alt om Data DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 67%
72% Testad: Oneplus Nord CE 5G – Utvalt i tunt format
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/22/2021
Rating: Total score: 72%
60% Oneplus Nord CE 5G: Prisvärd, men oinspirerande
Source: M3 PC för alla SV→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%
OnePlus Nord CE 5G review: preț bun și bine dotat
Source: Computerblog.ro →EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; good price; nice cameras. Negative: Low autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2021
80% OnePlus Nord CE 5G arvostelu
Source: Puhelinvertailu →EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/18/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 619: Integrated (in the Snapdragon 750G) graphics card based on the Adreno 600 architecture. The performance is a lot better than the old Adreno 612.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SD 750G 5G: Fast mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU Kryo 570 cores (two fast ARM Cortex-A77 cores at up to 2.2 GHz and six small ARM Cortex-A55 cores at up to 1.8 GHz) and a fast X52 5G modem (up to 3700 Mbps download). The SoC is manufactured in the modern 8 nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.43":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


OnePlus:

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Shenzhen OnePlus Science & Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2013. In 2014, it launched its first smartphone. It is a subsidiary of BBK Electronic Corporation, a giant Chinese electronics group that also includes Oppo, Vivo and Realme. OnePlus specializes in the development and production of smartphones and other electronic devices such as headphones and smartwatches.


78.43%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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