OnePlus is back with another banger—the Nord 5 is set to launch in India on July 8, and it’s packing some serious heat. Think Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 power, a buttery 120Hz OLED display, and 100W fast charging—all at a price that won’t wreck your wallet. If you’ve been hunting for a mid-range phone that punches above its weight, this one might just be it.
Alongside the Nord 5, OnePlus is also expected to drop the Nord CE 5, making this a double-header launch. But let’s be real—the Nord 5 is the star of the show. Here’s everything we know so far.
Nord 5: What’s Under the Hood?
OnePlus isn’t playing around with performance this time. The Nord 5 is rumored to run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3—a slightly toned-down but still beastly version of the flagship 8 Gen 3. Pair that with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and you’ve got a phone that’ll handle gaming, multitasking, and just about anything else without breaking a sweat.
Display & Battery: Big Screen, Even Bigger Power
The Nord 5 is expected to sport a 6.77-inch OLED display with 1.5K resolution and a silky 120Hz refresh rate. Translation? Sharp, vibrant visuals and super-smooth scrolling.
And the battery? Oh, it’s a chonker—6,700mAh with 100W fast charging. That means less time tethered to an outlet and more time actually using your phone. OnePlus has been killing it with charging speeds, and this looks like another win.
Cameras: Solid, Not Spectacular
Don’t expect flagship-level photography here, but the Nord 5 should still deliver decent shots. The rumors point to a 50MP main camera (with OIS) and an 8MP ultra-wide lens, plus a 16MP selfie cam. It’s not going to replace a Pixel or Galaxy S-series, but for most people? More than enough.
Price & Competition: Can It Stand Out?
Leaks suggest the Nord 5 will land around ₹30,000 in India—putting it right in the crosshairs of phones like the Nothing Phone (2a), Poco F6, and iQOO Neo 9 Pro. But with that Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip and 100W charging, it could be the performance king of the mid-range segment.
Should You Wait for the Nord 5?
If you’re in the market for a powerful, well-rounded phone under ₹35K, the Nord 5 is shaping up to be a serious contender. The fast processor, killer battery life, and smooth display make it a great pick for gamers and heavy users.
That said, if cameras are your top priority, you might want to look at a Pixel or Galaxy A-series. But for raw speed and endurance? The Nord 5 could be your best bet.
Mark your calendars—July 8 is the big day. We’ll bring you all the official details (and hopefully some hands-on impressions) as soon as OnePlus makes it official.
