‘Never get blindsided by an empty battery’: I was pleased with the OnePlus Nord CE5's performance and camera, but its battery life is the part that truly impressed me in real-world testing
The Nord CE5 outperforms some rival affordable phones in terms of performance and photography — but it's the battery life that really sets it apart.
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a budget-friendly smartphone that offers a premium feel without being overly luxurious. While its design isn't glamorous, it's solidly built and features a neat vertical camera module. The display is impressive for its price, with bold and vivid colors that make nature documentaries truly pop. The phone runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset, delivering great productivity performance and smooth gaming experiences.
It also features a long-lasting 5,200mAh battery that can last more than 20 hours on a single charge and charge from 0% to 100% in just 59 minutes using its 80W SUPERVOOC charging. Despite some bloatware and a smaller sensor in the camera, the Nord CE5 offers vibrant colors and good texture capture in its camera setup. Considering its price of £299 for the 128GB model, the Nord CE5 stands out among similarly priced rivals, offering many highlights and few enough deficits to make it a worthy investment.
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