OnePlus launches Nord 5, Nord CE 5, and Buds 4 in India with powerful specs and competitive pricing; check key takeaways here

It’s that time of the year again when smartphone launches are frequent, but only a select few manage to stand out — and OnePlus continues to be one of them. After unveiling its flagship OnePlus 13s starting at ₹54,999, the Chinese smartphone maker has now refreshed its mid-premium Nord series with the launch of the new Nord 5 and Nord CE 5. Alongside the smartphones, OnePlus also introduced its latest audio offering, the Buds 4, in India.

The Nord CE 5 caters to the budget-conscious buyer with a more affordable price tag, while the Nord 5 delivers a more premium experience with higher-end specifications. Here’s a closer look at what sets these new devices apart.

Starting from ₹24,999, the Nord CE 5 comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex, launched earlier in June, with a 6.77" FHD+ OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and a 7,100mAh with 80W fast charging. The phone has a 50MP rear (Sony LYT-600) and 16MP front camera with up to 12GB RAM, 256GB storage (expandable to 1TB). The Nord CE 5 has a IP65 rating, large vapor chamber cooling, gaming support up to 120fps.

The more expensive OnePlus Nord 5 may have its battery at a lower end in comparison with the Nord CE 5, the former has a sharper 6.83" 1.5K OLED display with 144Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the price tag of ₹31,999 onwards is justified with the powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and a storage space of up to 512GB UFS. The rear camera capabilities remain the same but comes with a better video of 4K 60fps Ultra HDR quality. Built with Gorilla Glass 7i, Nord 5 still comes with a plastic back.

Meanwhile, the Buds 4 come with a dual-driver setup (11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter), adaptive ANC up to 55dB, up to 45 hours battery life with case (ANC off), 11 hours with a 10-minute charge, IP55 rating, and low latency (47ms), with AI-powered call noise reduction and gesture controls.

With this launch, OnePlus is targeting both value seekers and performance-focused users in the mid-range smartphone segment, while also strengthening its audio portfolio.

Given both the mobile phones are Amazon Specials, the Nord CE 5 will be on sale from July 12, while the Nord 5 will be available from July 9 on the ecommerce platform. Meanwhile, the smart earpieces Buds 4 are starting at ₹5,999 and will be available from tomorrow.

Stay tuned for a detailed review of each of the recently launched mobile phones from Fortune India.