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I am using OnePlus Nord CE(5G) 256GB 12GB RAM phone for the last 2month and I am reviewing on behalf of the 5GHz (5G)band and budget phone around 29K INR (330 - 370 $).

1. Optimum Design (Aspect ratio) and Memory - according to the company states it is the slimmest phone after the OnePlus 6T, the best design is that maintain a 4500 mah battery with an optimum design height is just 7.9mm. weight is scaled down at 170 g and body dimension 159.2x73.5x7.9mm (LxBxH) so it is easy to carry and weight is less, AR is 20:9 which is quite enough.

-Chipset: Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G & Octa-core , Adreno 619.
-Memory: 256GB 12GB RAM
-Video capture: Rear camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS; Front camera: 1080p@30/60fps.
-Battery: 4500mAh; Fast charging 30W, 70% in 30 min (advertised) but my experience is 40 mint.
-Misc: Fingerprint reader, NFC, 3.5mm jack.


2. Lab Tests reports (official by the company):-
-no HDR10 Video Support, Full DCI-P3 coverage and 90 Hz refresh rate is healthy for a working professional or a student but you may get better than this refresh rate in some other OnePlus series Nord 2, Nord 9R etc. around 120 Hz.

brightness effect at 100 % ( white,cd/m^2)
OnePlus Nord 323 & OnePlus Nord CE 5G 429
I found that OnePlus Nord CE 5G is better than Nord 2.


3. OS performance:-
OxygenOS 11 and my experience with OxygenOS 11 is excellent because it gives a cleaner, minimal look which is close to the stock Android experience and it gives fast updates compared to others.


4. Camera:-
-3 cameras on the back and one in the front

-64MP primary sensor with a 1/1.73" sensor with 0.8µm pixels is paired with an f/1.8 lens which is quite enough for photography and in this budget, only a few 5G phones you may get, in MI series those are available with 108MP quad camera.

-Secondary camera is ultrawide it uses the common 8MP 1/4.0" sensor with 1.12µm pixels. The aperture is f/2.3 while the viewing angle is advertised as 119-degree.

- Third camera 2MP macro-dedicated camera and it can help with the faux bokeh effect.

-selfie camera sitting in the cutout is 16MP with f/2.5 aperture, and the sensor measures 1/3.0" in size adopting 1.0µm pixels which is not that much enough in Night mode, sometimes blur photos comes if you are a selfie lover will not recommend this phone. If you switch the company you may get better than this camera.

-Overall experience with the camera is average.


5. Alternative, pros and cons:-
-this phone has Competition with some mid-range phones and OnePlus is a premium brand and the phone is capable of all-new emerging technology and the main competition is with Mi NOTE 10 PRO, Mi Poco F3 and Samsung A52.

-this phone has 12GB RAM and 256 GB base storage and no SD card slot while Samsung A52 have an extendable memory slot but the processor is Snapdragon 720G so I will go with a 750G processor and with 12 GB RAM and 750G processor is quite for working professionals under this budget.

-Excellent battery life and fast charging solution with Li-Po 4500 mAh & Fast charging 30W, 70% in 30 min (advertised) but I felt that it takes 40 mint while 100 per cent from 1 per cent 55 mint which is really good but as we know if battery charges fast then more possibility is that it drains fast and I feel the same.

-no stereo speakers so if you are a music lover please avoid this phone.


if it is really helpful kindly upvote, this will encourage me a lot. Thank you very much for upvoting.

    Recently bought a Nord CE 5G but have yet to set it up. I would like to ask:
    1. Can I charge the Nord CE 5G using a much faster charger like Realme's SuperDart 65w charger?
    2. Is it safe to install those speaker booster apps even if to increase the volume to up to 30%?
    3. Will installing the Sound Amplifier app by Google "interfere" or "clash" with the Dirac audio tuner of the phone?
    Please help. Cheers.

      Battery life is a beast on this phone and charges 0-100% in an hour or so.

        Anonymous, 23 Oct 2021Which one is better for Camera and OS. Nord CE or A52s (bot... moreThat's right, the camera is a lot better on A52s, but software os is better on Nord ce

          Anonymous, 23 Oct 2021I only get 4 to 5hours of screen time. No games, just the u... moreThat shouldn't happen. Tell me more about your situation. Have you tried cleaning all your apps in the background, their cache? Which apps are draining the battery the fastest? try reinstalling those apps. Actually try restarting your phone.

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            • Anonymous
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            • 23 Oct 2021

            RandyRiffin, 20 Oct 2021Then get a realme or pixel, Nord Ce is more for someone who... moreI only get 4 to 5hours of screen time. No games, just the usual apps. I don't know how GSMarena does their tests but it is not phenomenal.

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              • 23 Oct 2021

              Anonymous, 23 Oct 2021Which one is better for Camera and OS. Nord CE or A52s (bot... moreA52s by a mile. Nord CE camera is terrible. Worse than Xiaomi.

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                • Anonymous
                • teu
                • 23 Oct 2021

                Which one is better for Camera and OS. Nord CE or A52s (both are same price in my country)

                  Vikas, 20 Sep 2021Camera is worst, totally unacceptable in this price range, ... moreThen get a realme or pixel, Nord Ce is more for someone who wants a combination of clean os, smooth 90hz oled, compact form and best battery charging experience. I do not know why you're seeing this, but trust me the battery life on the Nord Ce is phenomenal, exceptional, as seen in Gsmarena tests.

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                    • KZ8
                    • 20 Oct 2021

                    Gino76ph, 18 Oct 20211. How long will it be supported via Oxygen OS updates? 2.... moreThe only thing i can say is this phone will receive around 2 years of software update. It only have mono speaker and I don't know much about your question.

                      1. How long will it be supported via Oxygen OS updates?
                      2. Does It have Dolby Atmos? or Dirac Audio? or some form of stereo surround sound feature?
                      And does it support Apt-X HD or Apt-X Lossless?
                      3. Is it true the speakers on the bottom sounded tinny? or just weak?
                      Would you say it is adequate on a near-crowded bus or train to hear the phone ringing?
                      4. Does it have the same fast optical fingerprint scanner similar to the Nord 1 or One Plus 8T?
                      5. I heard the latest update improved the camera(s) photo quality and performance.
                      Is this true? And how are the improvements?

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                        • Anonymous
                        • pd2
                        • 12 Oct 2021

                        The camera specs are complete bs. The main shooter takes only blurry pictures that look like they were taken with a cheap early 2000's 2MP digital camera. Otherwise seems like an ok phone.

                          Don't buy this phone unless 4 hours of screen time is acceptable to you.

                          Total waste of money. And yes, camera sucks for the price you pay.

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                            Burhonet, 02 Oct 2021Suggest me about nord ce Shall i buy this phone or go wi... moreNot sure about note pro. But nord ce is good but has few ignorable bugs and battery gets drained quickly if you keep it in the setting you are comfortable with.

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                              • 05 Oct 2021

                              Anonymous, 04 Oct 2021Does anyone have a solution for battery drain? I just got o... moreput it into extreme mode . That is the only practical options.Or others would suggest something similar to this like reducing the brightness,switching of internet and etc, which is equivalent to extreme more or worst flight mode

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                                • y6V
                                • 04 Oct 2021

                                Does anyone have a solution for battery drain? I just got one, brand new. Battery drains way too fast even if I don't use it. No games, just Whatsapp, social media and surfing.

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                                  • 02 Oct 2021

                                  Suggest me about nord ce Shall i buy this phone or go with mi note10 pro???

                                    anonymous29, 23 Sep 2021planning to buy this phone. is this worth buying for a budg... moreDepends on what you need in a budget 5g phone. If you need a fast chipset, good display, clean ui and amazing battery, then this phone is good. But if you prioritise camera, then Redmi Note 10 Pro, Mi 11 Lite, Samsung A52 are going to be better choices.

                                      Ankalesh , 21 Sep 2021OnePlus nord CE this mobile Which gorila glassNord Ce doesn't have gorilla glass

                                        Anik , 31 Aug 2021Would be better to buy this mobile right now?? Plz assist ... moreNord Ce is not good for photography, but it is good for gaming and software. Samsung is best I'd say for photography, if you need great selfies go with Vivo, otherwise go for Samsung. Is there anything else you need in a phone? Also check out the Mi 11 Lite 5G NE and Moto Edge 20 Fusion.

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