GSMCritic Take:
With its smooth 144 Hz display, solid performance, and excellent battery life, the phone delivers a fast and reliable everyday experience, though the older chipset and some hardware compromises make it feel like there is little real progress over its predecessor.
Screen:
6.83"
Weight:
211g
Not waterproof
Charging:
80W
Optical Zoom:
None
Thickness:
8.1mm
Screen covers
90.1% of body
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
Pros
Camera
Main Camera Quality: The main camera produces strong results in both photos and video.
Selfie Camera: The front camera delivers strong performance for both stills and video.
Overall Camera Competence: The camera system is considered decent or good for its class.
Performance
Performance: The phone delivers powerful and responsive performance with strong real-world capability and sustained operation.
Gaming Capability: The hardware is well-suited for gaming workloads with consistent performance.
Phone Appearance
Fingerprint Sensor: The fingerprint sensor is responsive and reliable.
Design Appeal: The device has a clean and classy aesthetic in certain aspects.
Display
Display Quality: The device features a large and visually appealing 144 Hz AMOLED display described as attractive and even gorgeous.
Battery
Battery Life: The device offers very good to exceptional battery life, in some cases described as the best recorded.
Charging Speed: Wired charging is described as fast or reasonably quick.
Software
High Refresh Rate: The inclusion of a 144 Hz panel enables very smooth visuals in supported scenarios.
Software Optimization: The interface is clean, optimized, and streamlined for usability.
Software Features: The device includes programmable controls, in-house AI features, and additional software enhancements.
Update Support: The phone offers long-term support with up to six years of updates and multiple major OS upgrades.
Audio
Speakers: The phone provides good speaker performance.
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Support: The device supports fast Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
Cons
Camera
Camera Competitiveness: The overall camera system is considered unimpressive compared to competitors.
Camera Upgrades: There are no meaningful upgrades to the rear camera system.
Ultrawide Camera: The ultrawide camera is described as underwhelming.
Performance
Thermal Behavior: The device can become noticeably warm during use.
Chipset Generation: The processor is effectively from a previous generation.
Phone Appearance
Generic Design: The overall appearance is often described as generic or dull with less distinctive glass execution.
Build Material: The chassis uses plastic, which feels like a regression from more premium materials.
Weight and Bulk: The phone is comparatively heavy and bulkier than some competitors.
Display
PWM Flickering: The display exhibits PWM flickering at lower brightness levels.
Color Accuracy: The screen shows slightly exaggerated color reproduction.
Battery
Charging Limitations: Charging is limited to wired only with no wireless option.
Battery Competition: Some rival devices offer larger battery capacities.
Software
Refresh Rate Limitation: The 144 Hz refresh rate is not available in all scenarios and is restricted in certain use cases.
AI Features Maturity: Some AI-related features are still in early development stages.
Storage
Memory and Storage: The device has slower storage and reduced RAM compared to its predecessor.
Storage Expansion: There is no microSD card support.
Connectivity
USB Standard: The phone uses USB 2.0 instead of a faster standard.
eSIM Support: The device does not support eSIM functionality.
Availability
No Charger Included: Bundled charging accessories are absent in certain regions.
Other
Location Accuracy: Occasional inaccuracies in location tracking are reported.
Rankings
Where OnePlus Nord 5 stands in 2025
Best Phone Of 2025
#43
Largest Screen
#15
Smallest Screen
#48
Lightest
#41
Thinnest
#25
Fastest Charging
#25
Highest Screen Ratio
#25
Cheapest
#9
