Expert Reviews95
Outstanding speed, a lovely 144Hz screen and record battery life make it a standout, though cameras and software support lag.
OnePlus Nord 5
6 expert reviews#58 of 79 smartphones
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Best for fast midrange screen
Critics’ consensus
6 professional reviewers tested the OnePlus Nord 5, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and performance. Most common complaint: battery life.
Reviewed by Expert Reviews, Tech Advisor, Trusted Reviews and 3 more
The catch: Cameras are average, and it has no clear edge over rivals.
One critic is far keener
Scores run from 70 to 95All 6 scores printed by the outletsExpert Reviews's review has no printed score; we read it as 95/100. The other 5 average 74.
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What do critics say about the OnePlus Nord 5?
Tech Advisor80
An elegant mid-ranger with good hardware and polished AI-focused software, though some downgrades from the Nord 4 and cheaper rivals like the Poco F7 weaken its value case.
Trusted Reviews80
A very enjoyable mid-ranger with a fine selfie camera, smooth 144Hz gaming and good software.
Tom's Guide70
A powerful phone with a gorgeous screen, but it regresses from the Nord 4 in several ways, making it hard to recommend.
TechRadar70
An affordable powerful phone, but it is questionable whether it improves on the Nord 4 and rivals like the Poco F7 offer more.
The Verge70
Powerful and long-lasting, but other midrange phones offer faster chips and bigger batteries, leaving it without a clear selling point.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Picture quality4 of 6
Performance4 of 6
Value for money3 of 6
What critics dislike most
Battery life2 of 6
Software and app2 of 6
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Common questions
Is the OnePlus Nord 5 worth it?
Critics are divided: 3 of 6 recommend it. Cameras are average, and it has no clear edge over rivals.
Do critics agree about the OnePlus Nord 5?
One critic is far keener: scores range from 70 (Tom's Guide) to 95 (Expert Reviews), a spread of 25 points across 6 reviews. Expert Reviews's review has no printed score; we read it as 95/100. The other 5 average 74.
What do critics dislike about the OnePlus Nord 5?
Battery life (2 of 6 reviews), Software and app (2 of 6 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.