OnePlus Nord 5 Camera Review - New Midrange King?

Last year, when we reviewed the OnePlus Nord 4, it left us wanting more. This year, the Nord 5 arrives with bold promises - it's the first Nord to feature a Snapdragon 8-series chipset and the first mainstream OnePlus device with a 144Hz OLED display. But what we're really here for is the camera - especially since it borrows tech from the flagship OnePlus 13. While pricing hasn't been officially confirmed (we received both the Nord 5 and CE5 under embargo), we expect it to stay close to last year's launch price - between ₹30,000-₹35,000. According to OnePlus, this is their most complete Nord yet. So, do the cameras live up to that claim? Let's find out!

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Camera Setup & Specs

Here's a quick look at the

camera hardware:

• Dual rear cameras

• 50MP main camera with Sony LYT-700 sensor (14.2MP output)

• 8MP ultrawide (9MP output)

• 50MP front camera with

• Samsung JN5 sensor (14.2MP output)

• Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor

• 144HZ OLED display with 1400 nits peak brightness

• 6800mAh battery-the biggest in its segment (for now)

Design & Build

OnePlus continues to push the envelope with its design and build. Ever since the OnePlus 13, they've embraced a flat design that feels premium in the hand. The Nord 5 comes in three colour variants with a sleek glass back - thankfully, it's less slippery than the OnePlus 13. At just 8.1mm thick, it's comfortable to hold and carry. It also gets an IP65 rating for water resistance this time.

A welcome addition is the new Action Button on the left, which can be customized to perform various tasks - including launching the camera and in the camera app, capturing photos. It adds a tactile dimension to the shooting experience, taking a cue from the iPhone.

The camera layout is minimal - an exclamation mark-style design with a raised module. You also get signature metallic camera rings, just like the flagship models.

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