Both are Nords with a 5200 mAh battery and 80 W. The difference is in the chip, display and cameras.
Short answer
Nord 5 - Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 144 Hz, 6.83" 1.5K, 50 MP ultra-wide and front cameras, up to 12/512 GB. Nord CE5 - Dimensity 8350 Apex, 6.77" FHD+, cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | OnePlus Nord CE5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex |
| Display | 6.83", AMOLED, 1272×2800, 144 Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 1080×2392, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/256 GB, 12/512 GB | 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 8 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP |
| Front | 50 MP | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 80 W | 80 W |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 |
| Thickness / weight | 211 g | 199 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex. Both are very fast for the mid-range.
Display
Nord 5 - 1272×2800 and 144 Hz; CE5 - 1080×2392 and 120 Hz.
Cameras
Nord 5 - 50 + 8 MP and a 50 MP front camera; CE5 - 50 + 8 MP and a 16 MP front camera.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Display and selfies - Nord 5.
- Price - Nord CE5.
FAQ
Is the battery the same?
Yes, 5200 mAh.
What's the charging?
80 W on both.
Which is cheaper?
The Nord CE5.