OnePlus Nord 5, OnePlus Nord CE5 Launch Date in India Set for July 8: Check Expected Specifications & Pricing

OnePlus has announced its Summer Launch Event, scheduled for July 8 at 2 PM IST. The company is set to unveil the Nord 5, Nord CE 5 smartphones, and the OnePlus Buds 4 during the event.

The dedicated microsites for these upcoming products are now live on Amazon and the company's official website, offering a glimpse of what's in store. Let's take a closer look at what to expect.

OnePlus Nord 5: First in Series with Snapdragon 8 Chipset

The OnePlus Nord 5 will be the first device in the series to feature the Snapdragon 8 series chipsets. It is confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform with a 4nm architecture and flagship Kryo CPU, paired with LPDDR5X RAM.

The gaming performance in the Nord 5 will be another highlight, thanks to Snapdragon Elite Gaming with hardware-accelerated real-time ray tracing. The phone will also ensure a smooth, immersive experience for top-tier mobile games.

It is claimed to run Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) at a native 90fps, with frame interpolation boosting performance up to a silky-smooth 144fps. The phone is also said to run Call of Duty Mobile natively at 144fps.

The Nord 5 will also feature the Category-leading thermal management system with Cryo-Velocity VC cooling with 7,300 mm² heat dissipation surface area and flagship-grade graphene thermals identical to OnePlus 13, delivering 1,800W/m-K efficiency. This comprehensive cooling solution is claimed to cover all key heat sources, including CPU, cameras, and battery, ensuring consistently smooth performance even during intensive use and gameplay.

The official teaser has revealed the rear design of both the OnePlus Nord 5 and Nord CE 5. Both sport a similar pill-shaped camera module, though one appears noticeably more compact than the other.

OnePlus Nord 5 and Nord CE5 Features and Price Details (Expected)

While display, camera, and other features remain under wraps, early leaks suggest the Nord 5 could feature a flat OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. For optics, it is expected to come with a 50MP main sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 16MP front-facing camera. It could pack a massive 7,000mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging.

Meanwhile, the Nord CE5 is tipped to sport a 6.7-inch flat OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is rumoured to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The phone may include a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 16MP selfie shooter. The Nord CE5 is tipped to pack a 7,100mAh battery with 80W wired charging.

As far as the price is concerned, the OnePlus Nord 5 price in India could start at around Rs 30,000, while, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is expected to start at around Rs 25,000. Since all are speculations, we'd suggest our readers take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for the official announcement. The brand will reveal more information about the Nord 5 series in the coming weeks on Amazon.in and OnePlus.in.

OnePlus Buds 4 - What to Expect?

Alongside the Nord smartphones, OnePlus will also launch the OnePlus Buds 4. The upcoming earbuds are confirmed to feature dual drivers, dual DACs, Hi-Res LHDC 5.0, and 3D Audio for an immersive listening experience. Moreover, the Buds 4 is confirmed to offer ultra-low latency of just 47ms in Game Mode and to be available in Zen Green and Storm Gray colour options.