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iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Nord CE5

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 9 Sept 2026
Apple YOUR MATCH

iPhone 18 Pro Max

6.9″ · 120 Hz

256 GB · Burgundy · UK A3717 · nano-SIM + eSIM · MJXQ4QN/ARelease: 18 Sept 2026
iPhone 18 Pro Max in Burgundy, official Apple front and rear product views
93%Spec
match
Burgundy
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THE CHOICE IS PERSONAL

Which one
is your one?

Two great phones.
Different things to love.

93Display59
82Camera
100Battery
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OnePlus128 GB

Nord CE5

6.77″ · 120 Hz · MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex

128 GB · 8 GB RAM · Black Infinity · UK 5011113506
OnePlus Nord CE5 in Black Infinity, official product view
59%Spec
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Black Infinity
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESiPhone 18 Pro Max takes the lead.

33.7 points ahead across your selected display priorities.

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Published-spec match · for your selected priorities. Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring

Decision confidence: Clearer specification match · 33.7 points apart

The leading product stays the same when each available priority moves one step. This checks the published-spec model, not lab-tested quality.

Camera, Battery scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below; default scores use only shared, verified categories.

OVERVIEW

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SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics

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SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Pixel density

Pixels per inch describe display density. This is not an overall display-quality or colour-accuracy score.

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THE DIFFERENCES THAT MATTER

A quick read on the trade-offs.

Every specification
Nord CE5

50g lighter.

Published device weight, without a case.

iPhone 18 Pro Max
249g
Nord CE5
199g

Schematic balance · not a physical simulation

iPhone 18 Pro Max

0.13″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 18 Pro Max
6.9
Nord CE5
6.77

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

iPhone 18 Pro Max
4×
Nord CE5
Not verified

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

iPhone 18 Pro Max
Up to 43h
Nord CE5
Not verified

Shared 50-hour scale · not mixed-use battery life

BEYOND THE TOTAL

Why choose each?

Different strengths. Your call.

Published facts, not hands-on recommendations. These preferences do not add extra points to the match score; no tested battery gains are inferred.

GO A LITTLE DEEPER

Where each phone shines.

Explore the numbers behind the match.

iPhone 18 Pro Max Nord CE5
Display explainediPhone 18 Pro Max leads

iPhone 18 Pro Max: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

Nord CE5: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

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YOUR PHONE, YOUR RULES

What matters to you?

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Full specifications

All specs124 specificationsiPhone 18 Pro MaxNord CE5
Screen size
6.9″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
1430 nits
Claimed peak brightness · HBM is a different measurement and is not substituted for an unpublished peak figure.
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Maximum refresh rate
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
120Hz
Refresh varies with content and supported applications.
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Native telephoto reach
Dedicated 100 mm equivalent telephoto.
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verified
8K video recording
NoApple lists recording up to 4K at 120 fps; 8K is not included in the complete published recording specifications.
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
NoThe published native video modes reach 4K; no native 8K mode is listed.
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
43 hoursApple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verified
Wireless charging
Not verified
Published support term
Not verifiedUpdate policy
SourceApple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
Display specification
6.9-inch OLED · 2868 × 1320 · 460 ppi · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Screen Size 6.77" (measured diagonally from corner to corner); Resolution: 2392×1080, 387 PPI; Screen-to-body Ratio: 94.10%; Aspect Ratio: 19.9:9; HBM: 1300 nits; Peak Brightness 1430 nits; Typical brightness: 800 nits; Refresh Rate: 120Hz; Touch Response Rate: Up to 300Hz (OTA support), default 120Hz; Others: Support sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit Color Depth, HDR10+, Netflix HD&HDR Certified Amazon Prime Video HD&HDR Certified; Features Eye Comfort / Night Mode Screen Colour Mode Screen Colour Temperature Auto Brightness Manual Brightness Bed time mode Dark Mode
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Chipset
Apple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
RAM and storage configuration
256 GB fixed storage; RAM capacity is not published in Apple’s specification
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max, 256 GB, Burgundy
8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage. Operating System: OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android™ 15; Processing Platform: MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex; CPU: Arm® cortex 1xA715@3.35GHZ Arm® cortex 3xA715@3.2GHZ Arm® cortex 4xA510@2.2GHZ; GPU: Arm® G615 MC6; RAM: LPDDR5X 8GB-4266MHz; Virtual RAM Expansion: 3 expansion options: 8GB + 4/6/8GB; ROM: 128GB / 256GB UFS3.1; Supported expansion card: Yes, up to 1TB MicroSD; Available configurations: 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB; Vibration: Rotor motor; Certification: TÜV SÜD 72-month fluency rating A
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Camera system
48 MP main with f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8 and f/4 apertures; 48 MP ultrawide; 48 MP 4× telephoto; 8× optical-quality crop mode
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Main Camera ; Sensor: Sony LYT-600; Sensor Size: 1/1.95"; Megapixels: 50MP; Focal Length: 26 mm equivalent; FOV 79°; Focus mode: Contrast detection autofocus, Phase detection autofocus; Pixel Size: 0.8 micron; Aperture: f/1.8; EIS support: Supported; OIS support: Supported; Ultra-Wide Camera ; Sensor: OmniVision OV08D10; Sensor Size: 1/4"; Megapixels: 8 MP; Focal Length 16 mm equivalent; FOV 112°; Focus mode: Fixed focus; Pixel Size: 1.12 microns; Aperture: f/2.2; Flash LED Flash; Zoom 0.6x-20x digital zoom for photos 0.6x-10x digital zoom for video; Rear Camera Video EIS/OIS video: 4K 60fps, 4K 30fps, 1080P 60fps, 1080P 30fps, 720P 30fps SLO-MO: 720p 960fps, 720P 240fps, 1080P 480fps, 1080P 120fps TIME-LAPSE: 1080P 30fps; Rear Camera Features Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, PRO, Panorama, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, Time-lapse, Hi-Res Scan, Tilt-Shift; Front Camera ; Sensor: Sony IMX480; Megapixels: 16 MP; Focal Length: 23 mm equivalent; Pixel Size: 1.0 micron; Aperture: f/2.4; Focus mode: Fixed focus; EIS support: Supported; Front Camera Video 1080p video at 60/30 fps, 720p video at 30 fps; Front Camera Features Face Unlock, Screen Flash, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Pano, Time-lapse, Retouching, Filters,
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Battery and charging
UK claim: up to 43 h local video; up to 50% in 15 minutes with a 60W-capable USB-C adapter supporting AVS; adapter sold separately. Battery capacity in mAh is not published.
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
5200 mAh UK battery capacity; 80 W SUPERVOOC. Battery: 5200mAh lithium-ion polymer battery; Charge: 80W SUPERVOOC
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Dimensions
163.4 × 78 × 8.75 mm (height × width × thickness)
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
163.58 × 76.02 × 8.17 mm (height × width × depth); Black Infinity finish
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Regional SIM / network configuration
UK model A3717: nano-SIM + eSIM and dual-eSIM support; 5G sub-6 GHz. Carrier services need separate confirmation.
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
UK configuration. SIM Yes (Dual nano-SIM slot); LTE/LTE-A 4×4 MIMO, Band1/3/4/7/38/40/41/66 4×4 MIMO, other Band: 2×2 MIMO, depending on carrier support; Band 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz 3G WCDMA: Bands 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 4G LTE FDD: Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 4G LTE TDD: Bands 38/39/40/41 5G NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 *Network connectivity may vary depending on carrier’s network and related service deployment.; Wi-Fi WiFi2.4G, WiFi5G, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), WiFi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b/g/a/n, WLAN Display, WLAN tethering, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 40M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 40M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 80M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 160M, 2x2 MIMO; Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4, support SBC/AAC/aptX HD/aptX/LDAC/LHDC 5.0; NFC NFC Enabled; Positioning Satellite Positioning: Single band: GPS,GLONASS,BDS,Galileo,QZSS Other Positioning: Supports A-GNSS assisted positioning, WLAN positioning, cellular network positioning; Sensors Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor E-compass Accelerometer Gyroscope In-display optical fingerprint sensor Infrared remote control; Ports USB 2.0, Type-C Hybrid Slot (Dual Nano-SIM/One Nano-SIM & one MicroSD, up to 1TB); Buttons Gestures and on-screen navigation support Right: Volume key, Power key; Audio Single bottom-firing speaker Noise cancellation support. US carrier compatibility and availability need separate confirmation.
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Physical RAM
Not verifiedNot published by Apple in the checked specification.
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
8 GBVirtual RAM expansion is not counted as physical memory.
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Claimed streamed video
Not verified
Time to 50% wired charge
15 minutesApple claim with a separately sold 60W-capable adapter supporting AVS.
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verified
MagSafe / Qi2 charging
25 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verified
Ingress protection
IP68Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
8 ×Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verified
Front camera
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Connections
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verified
Wireless connectivity
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verified
Biometric authentication
Not verified
Launch operating system
Not verified
Announced
Not verified
Pre-orders open
Not verified
Announced availability
Not verified
UK manufacturer reference price
£1,299Announced 256 GB configuration price; not a current retailer offer.
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max, 256 GB, Burgundy
Not verifiedNo dated price for the selected SKU was returned with the checked configuration payload.
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
US specification difference
US model is eSIM-only; Apple lists 45 h local video and 40 h streamed video. Those figures are not substituted for this UK model.
SourceApple US iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verified
Published professional camera workflows
4The existing capability model counts RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists ProRAW, ProRes, Apple Log 2 and Genlock.
SourceApple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
Not verified
Display resolution
Not verified
Panel technology
Not verified
Not verifiedNot stated in the checked manufacturer specification; not treated as zero or absent.
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Pixel density
Not verified
UK battery capacity
Not verified
5200 mAhRegional capacities differ; this value is from the UK technical page.
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Wired charging power
Not verified
80 WSUPERVOOC conditions and compatible charger/cable apply.
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Memory card support
Not verified
Dimensions — Height:
Not verified
Dimensions — Width:
Not verified
Dimensions — Thickness:
Not verified
8.27 mm (Marble Mist) 8.17 mm (Black Infinity)
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Dimensions — Weight:
Not verified
Dimensions — Size:
Not verified
Marble Mist: 163.58×76.02×8.27 mm Black Infinity: 163.58×76.02×8.17 mm
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Display — Screen Size
Not verified
6.77" (measured diagonally from corner to corner)
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Display — Resolution:
Not verified
Display — Screen-to-body Ratio:
Not verified
Display — Aspect Ratio:
Not verified
Display — HBM:
Not verified
Display — Peak Brightness
Not verified
Display — Typical brightness:
Not verified
Display — Refresh Rate:
Not verified
Display — Touch Response Rate:
Not verified
Up to 300Hz (OTA support), default 120Hz
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Display — Others:
Not verified
Support sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit Color Depth, HDR10+, Netflix HD&HDR Certified Amazon Prime Video HD&HDR Certified
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Display — Features
Not verified
Eye Comfort / Night Mode Screen Colour Mode Screen Colour Temperature Auto Brightness Manual Brightness Bed time mode Dark Mode
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Performance — Operating System:
Not verified
OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android™ 15
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Performance — Processing Platform:
Not verified
Performance — CPU:
Not verified
Arm® cortex 1xA715@3.35GHZ Arm® cortex 3xA715@3.2GHZ Arm® cortex 4xA510@2.2GHZ
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Performance — GPU:
Not verified
Performance — RAM:
Not verified
Performance — Virtual RAM Expansion:
Not verified
3 expansion options: 8GB + 4/6/8GB
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Performance — ROM:
Not verified
Performance — Supported expansion card:
Not verified
Performance — Available configurations:
Not verified
Performance — Vibration:
Not verified
Performance — Certification:
Not verified
TÜV SÜD 72-month fluency rating A
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Battery & Charge — Battery:
Not verified
5200mAh lithium-ion polymer battery
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Battery & Charge — Charge:
Not verified
Camera — Sensor:
Not verified
Camera — Sensor Size:
Not verified
Camera — Megapixels:
Not verified
Camera — Focal Length:
Not verified
Camera — FOV
Not verified
Camera — Focus mode:
Not verified
Contrast detection autofocus, Phase detection autofocus
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Camera — Pixel Size:
Not verified
Camera — Aperture:
Not verified
Camera — EIS support:
Not verified
Camera — OIS support:
Not verified
Camera — Sensor:
Not verified
Camera — Sensor Size:
Not verified
Camera — Megapixels:
Not verified
Camera — Focal Length
Not verified
Camera — FOV
Not verified
Camera — Focus mode:
Not verified
Camera — Pixel Size:
Not verified
Camera — Aperture:
Not verified
Camera — Flash
Not verified
Camera — Zoom
Not verified
0.6x-20x digital zoom for photos 0.6x-10x digital zoom for video
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Camera — Rear Camera Video
Not verified
EIS/OIS video: 4K 60fps, 4K 30fps, 1080P 60fps, 1080P 30fps, 720P 30fps SLO-MO: 720p 960fps, 720P 240fps, 1080P 480fps, 1080P 120fps TIME-LAPSE: 1080P 30fps
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Camera — Rear Camera Features
Not verified
Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, PRO, Panorama, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, Time-lapse, Hi-Res Scan, Tilt-Shift
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Camera — Sensor:
Not verified
Camera — Megapixels:
Not verified
Camera — Focal Length:
Not verified
Camera — Pixel Size:
Not verified
Camera — Aperture:
Not verified
Camera — Focus mode:
Not verified
Camera — EIS support:
Not verified
Camera — Front Camera Video
Not verified
1080p video at 60/30 fps, 720p video at 30 fps
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Camera — Front Camera Features
Not verified
Face Unlock, Screen Flash, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Pano, Time-lapse, Retouching, Filters,
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Connectivity — SIM
Not verified
Connectivity — LTE/LTE-A
Not verified
4×4 MIMO, Band1/3/4/7/38/40/41/66 4×4 MIMO, other Band: 2×2 MIMO, depending on carrier support
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Connectivity — Band
Not verified
2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz 3G WCDMA: Bands 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 4G LTE FDD: Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 4G LTE TDD: Bands 38/39/40/41 5G NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 *Network connectivity may vary depending on carrier’s network and related service deployment.
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Connectivity — Wi-Fi
Not verified
WiFi2.4G, WiFi5G, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), WiFi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b/g/a/n, WLAN Display, WLAN tethering, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 40M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 40M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 80M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 160M, 2x2 MIMO
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Connectivity — Bluetooth
Not verified
Bluetooth 5.4, support SBC/AAC/aptX HD/aptX/LDAC/LHDC 5.0
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Connectivity — NFC
Not verified
Connectivity — Positioning
Not verified
Satellite Positioning: Single band: GPS,GLONASS,BDS,Galileo,QZSS Other Positioning: Supports A-GNSS assisted positioning, WLAN positioning, cellular network positioning
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Connectivity — Sensors
Not verified
Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor E-compass Accelerometer Gyroscope In-display optical fingerprint sensor Infrared remote control
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Connectivity — Ports
Not verified
USB 2.0, Type-C Hybrid Slot (Dual Nano-SIM/One Nano-SIM & one MicroSD, up to 1TB)
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Connectivity — Buttons
Not verified
Gestures and on-screen navigation support Right: Volume key, Power key
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Connectivity — Audio
Not verified
Single bottom-firing speaker Noise cancellation support
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Multimedia — Audio Supported Formats
Not verified
Playback: MP3, AAC, AMR, APE, OGG, FLAC, WAV, MIDI Recording: MP3, AAC, WAV
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Multimedia — Video Supported Formats
Not verified
Playback: MP4, 3GP, MKV, MOV, AVI, FLV, HEVC, AVC, VP9, VP8, AV1 Recording: MP4
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Multimedia — Image Supported Formats
Not verified
Playback: JPEG, BMP, PNG, DNG, HEIF, AVIF, WEBP Output: JPEG
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
In the Box — None
Not verified
OnePlus Nord CE5 Type-A to C Cable Quick Guide Safety Guide Screen Protector (pre-applied) SIM Tray Ejector
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
Disclaimers — None
Not verified
1. Relevant product parameter descriptions have been addressed on the corresponding pages and will not be repeated here. For details, please refer to the specific instructions on each page. 2. The weight of the phone is approximately 199g, and the weight of the screen protector may add an additional 3g. The size and weight of the mobile phone may vary according to configuration, manufacturing process and measurement method. 3. Due to the mobile phone system file occupying space (including Android system and pre-installed apps), the available memory capacity will be less than the stated value. Storage capacity will vary based on software version and may vary from device to device. 4. Photo pixels of different camera modes may vary, please refer to the actual situation. Video pixels of different shooting modes may also vary, please refer to the actual situation. 5. Product pictures and content on the page are for illustrative purposes only. The actual results (including but not limited to appearance, color, size) and the screen display content (including but not limited to background, UI, and picture) may vary; 6. The OnePlus Nord CE5 is eligible for at least four generations of Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates from the launch date. 7. Numbers mentioned on this page are theoretical, obtained under a controlled test environment (see each specific description) and provided by the supplier or from OnePlus Test Labs. Actual performance may vary due to individual product differences, software versions, use conditions and environmental factors. Please refer to the actual experience. 8. Due to the real-time changes in product batches and supply factors, in order to provide accurate information on product information, specifications, and product characteristics, OnePlus may adjust and revise the text descriptions, picture effects, and other content on the above pages in real time to match the reality of the product performance, specifications, index, parts and other information; in the event that page modifications and adjustments are necessary, no special notice will be given.
SourceOnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specifications
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

256 GB · checked 9 Sept 2026

Your weighted score93.0 / 100Selected categories: Display.

(93.00 × 1 + 82.00 × 0 + 100.00 × 0) ÷ 1

Display93.0 / 100

Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

Selected weight: 1.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage
Published peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Apple
Pixel densitySource value: 460
80.00 × 35% = 28.00

Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.

Apple
Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120
100.00 × 25% = 25.00Apple

Category score = 40.00 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 93.00

Camera82.0 / 100

The existing camera-capability model uses lens reach, modules and published recording workflows. It does not measure photo quality.

Not included in your current weighted score.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage
Native telephoto reachSource value: 4
80.00 × 25% = 20.00

Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.

Apple
Published optical-quality reachSource value: 8
80.00 × 15% = 12.00

Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.

Apple
Published pro workflowsSource value: 4
100.00 × 35% = 35.00

The existing capability model counts RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists ProRAW, ProRes, Apple Log 2 and Genlock.

Apple
8K recording availableSource value: 0
0.00 × 5% = 0.00Apple
Native rear camera modulesSource value: 3
75.00 × 20% = 15.00Apple

Category score = 20.00 + 12.00 + 35.00 + 0.00 + 15.00 = 82.00

Battery100.0 / 100

Uses the listed playback mode and short charging claim. Manufacturer protocols differ; this is not measured endurance.

Not included in your current weighted score.

low confidence · 100% model coverage
Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 43
100.00 × 65% = 65.00

Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.

Apple
Manufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 3.33
100.00 × 35% = 35.00

Apple claim with a separately sold 60W-capable adapter supporting AVS. 50 divided by 15 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple

Category score = 65.00 + 35.00 = 100.00

PerformanceNot scored

Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Independent benchmarks.

LongevityNot scored

The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.

Specifications & verification
Weight249 gmanufacturer · high confidenceApple
Width78 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.75 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceApple
Display size6.9 inchesmanufacturer · high confidence

Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.

Apple
Peak brightness3000 nitsmanufacturer · high confidence

Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.

Apple
Claimed video playback43 hoursmanufacturer · high confidence

Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.

Apple
Claimed charging rate3.3333333333333335% per minutecalculated · low confidence

Apple claim with a separately sold 60W-capable adapter supporting AVS. 50 divided by 15 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

not published

Wireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

not published

Headphone jackNot verified

not published

Expandable storageNot verified

not published

eSIM onlyNomanufacturer · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68manufacturer · high confidence

Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.

Apple
RAMNot verified

not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppimanufacturer · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 Hzmanufacturer · high confidence

Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.

Apple
Native telephoto reachmanufacturer · high confidence

Dedicated 100 mm equivalent telephoto.

Apple
Claimed optical-quality reachmanufacturer · high confidence

Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.

Apple
Rear camera modules3manufacturer · high confidenceApple
8K recordingNomanufacturer · high confidence

Apple lists recording up to 4K at 120 fps; 8K is not included in the complete published recording specifications.

Apple
Reference MSRP£1,299.00Apple
All sources4
  1. Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsApple · accessed 2026-09-09
  2. Apple US iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsApple · accessed 2026-09-09
  3. Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max, 256 GB, BurgundyApple · accessed 2026-09-09
  4. Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple · accessed 2026-09-09

OnePlus Nord CE5

128 GB · checked 10 Sept 2026

Your weighted score59.3 / 100Selected categories: Display.

(59.30 × 1) ÷ 1

Display59.3 / 100

Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

Selected weight: 1.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage
Published peak brightnessSource value: 1430
47.67 × 40% = 19.07

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

OnePlus
Pixel densitySource value: 387
43.50 × 35% = 15.23

Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.

OnePlus
Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120
100.00 × 25% = 25.00OnePlus

Category score = 19.07 + 15.23 + 25.00 = 59.30

CameraNot scored

Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.

BatteryNot scored

Comparable battery claim inputs are missing.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Playback and charging conditions.

PerformanceNot scored

Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Independent benchmarks.

LongevityNot scored

The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.

Specifications & verification
Weight199 gmanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus
Width76.02 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus
Thickness8.17 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus
Display size6.77 inchesmanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus
Peak brightness1430 nitsmanufacturer · high confidence

HBM is a different measurement and is not substituted for an unpublished peak figure.

OnePlus
Claimed video playbackNot verified

not published

Claimed charging rateNot verified

not published

Published total supportNot verified

not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

not published

Headphone jackNot verified

not published

Expandable storageYesmanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus
eSIM onlyNomanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus
IP ratingNot verified

not published

RAM8 GBmanufacturer · high confidence

Virtual RAM expansion is not counted as physical memory.

OnePlus
Pixel density387 ppimanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus
Maximum refresh rate120 Hzmanufacturer · high confidence

Refresh varies with content and supported applications.

OnePlus
Native telephoto reachNot verified

not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

not published

Rear camera modules2manufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus
8K recordingNomanufacturer · high confidence

The published native video modes reach 4K; no native 8K mode is listed.

OnePlus
Reference MSRPNot verified
All sources2
  1. OnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specificationsOnePlus · accessed 2026-09-10
  2. OnePlus UK OnePlus Nord CE5 Black Infinity 8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM configurationOnePlus · accessed 2026-09-10
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