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Nord CE5 vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

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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

59%Spec
match

Black Infinity

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THE CHOICE IS PERSONAL

Which one
is your one?

Two great phones.
Different things to love.

59Display94

—Camera91

—Battery93

Make it personal How are scores calculated?

Samsung YOUR MATCH

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Native 5x zoom. Built-in S Pen.

94%Spec
match

Cobalt Violet

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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESGalaxy S26 Ultra takes the lead.

35.0 points ahead across your selected display priorities.

Change what matters

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 · 35.0 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

Compare the facts.

See each difference separately. Select a topic for its sources and conditions.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics

Bar length shows the stated amount. Use your priorities to decide which amount suits you.

SELECTED TOPIC

01 / 06

Pixel density

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

Nord CE5387 ppi

Source 1

Galaxy S26 Ultra498.01 ppi

Samsung does not publish PPI. This value is calculated from its published 3120x1440 resolution and 6.9-inch full-rectangle diagonal.

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THE DIFFERENCES THAT MATTER

A quick read on the trade-offs.

Every specification

Nord CE5

15g lighter.

Published device weight, without a case.

Nord CE5: 199g
Galaxy S26 Ultra: 214g

Schematic balance · not a physical simulation

Galaxy S26 Ultra

0.13″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Nord CE5: 6.77″
Galaxy S26 Ultra: 6.9″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

Nord CE5: Not verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5×

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

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

Nord CE5: Not verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra: Up to 31h

Shared 40-hour scale · not mixed-use battery life

BEYOND THE TOTAL

Why choose each?

Different strengths. Your call.

REASONS TO CONSIDER

Nord CE5

15 g lighter
199 g vs 214 g, before a case. Also 2.08 mm narrower.
Preference, not included in the match score.
Expandable storage
Storage expansion is verified here; the other phone is verified without it.
Preference, not included in the match score.

Sources behind these differences 4

REASONS TO CONSIDER

Galaxy S26 Ultra

More screen, if you want it
6.9″ vs 6.77″ diagonally. Larger is a preference, not an automatic win.
Preference, not included in the match score.
An 8K recording option
8K recording is verified on this phone and absent on the other. Resolution alone does not establish video quality.
Verified hardware; Camera is not scored for this pair.

Sources behind these differences 3

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.

Nord CE5 Galaxy S26 Ultra

Display explainedGalaxy S26 Ultra leads

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

Galaxy S26 Ultra: Scores Samsung-published 2,600-nit peak brightness and 120Hz, plus 498.01 ppi calculated from its published resolution and full-rectangle diagonal. Brightness is not independently measured.

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YOUR PHONE, YOUR RULES

What matters to you?

Make the comparison fit your life.

DisplayBalanced

CameraNot scored

BatteryNot scored

Any must-haves?

210g or lighterReverse wireless chargingPublished 7-year support

Your matchGalaxy S26 Ultra

59vs94

Unknown must-haves pause the recommendation.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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All specs110 specifications

Nord CE5

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Weight

199g

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214g

Width

76.02mm

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78.1mm

Thickness

8.17mm

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7.9mm

Screen size

6.77″

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6.9″

Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.

1430 nits

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

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2600 nits

Pixel density

387 ppi

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498.01 ppi

Maximum refresh rate

120Hz

Refresh varies with content and supported applications.

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120Hz

Native telephoto reach

Not verified

5×

Rear camera modules

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8K video recording

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

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Yes

Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.

Not verified

31 hours

Wireless charging

Not verified

Yes

Published support term

Not verifiedUpdate policy

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7 years

Display specification

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

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Chipset

MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex

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RAM and storage configuration

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

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Camera system

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,

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Battery and charging

5200 mAh UK battery capacity; 80 W SUPERVOOC. Battery: 5200mAh lithium-ion polymer battery; Charge: 80W SUPERVOOC

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Not verified

Dimensions

163.58 × 76.02 × 8.17 mm (height × width × depth); Black Infinity finish

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Not verified

Regional SIM / network configuration

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.

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Storage

128 GB

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Physical RAM

8 GBVirtual RAM expansion is not counted as physical memory.

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Not verified

Display resolution

2392 × 1080

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Panel technology

Not verifiedNot stated in the checked manufacturer specification; not treated as zero or absent.

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Not verified

Pixel density

387 ppi

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Not verified

Height

163.58 mm

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Colour

Black Infinity

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Not verified

Form factor

slab

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Not verified

UK battery capacity

5200 mAhRegional capacities differ; this value is from the UK technical page.

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Not verified

Wired charging power

80 WSUPERVOOC conditions and compatible charger/cable apply.

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Not verified

Front camera

16 MP, f/2.4

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Not verified

eSIM only

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Not verified

Memory card support

Yes

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Not verified

UK manufacturer reference price

Not verifiedNo dated price for the selected SKU was returned with the checked configuration payload.

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Dimensions — Height:

163.58 mm

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Dimensions — Width:

76.02 mm

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Not verified

Dimensions — Thickness:

8.27 mm (Marble Mist) 8.17 mm (Black Infinity)

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Not verified

Dimensions — Weight:

Approx. 199g

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Not verified

Dimensions — Size:

Marble Mist: 163.58×76.02×8.27 mm Black Infinity: 163.58×76.02×8.17 mm

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Not verified

Display — Screen Size

6.77" (measured diagonally from corner to corner)

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Not verified

Display — Resolution:

2392×1080, 387 PPI

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Not verified

Display — Screen-to-body Ratio:

94.10%

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Not verified

Display — Aspect Ratio:

19.9:9

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Not verified

Display — HBM:

1300 nits

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Not verified

Display — Peak Brightness

1430 nits

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Not verified

Display — Typical brightness:

800 nits

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Not verified

Display — Refresh Rate:

120Hz

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Not verified

Display — Touch Response Rate:

Up to 300Hz (OTA support), default 120Hz

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Not verified

Display — Others:

Support sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit Color Depth, HDR10+, Netflix HD&HDR Certified Amazon Prime Video HD&HDR Certified

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Not verified

Display — Features

Eye Comfort / Night Mode Screen Colour Mode Screen Colour Temperature Auto Brightness Manual Brightness Bed time mode Dark Mode

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Not verified

Performance — Operating System:

OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android™ 15

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Not verified

Performance — Processing Platform:

MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex

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Not verified

Performance — CPU:

Arm® cortex 1xA715@3.35GHZ Arm® cortex 3xA715@3.2GHZ Arm® cortex 4xA510@2.2GHZ

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Not verified

Performance — GPU:

Arm® G615 MC6

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Not verified

Performance — RAM:

LPDDR5X 8GB-4266MHz

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Not verified

Performance — Virtual RAM Expansion:

3 expansion options: 8GB + 4/6/8GB

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Not verified

Performance — ROM:

128GB / 256GB UFS3.1

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Not verified

Performance — Supported expansion card:

Yes, up to 1TB MicroSD

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Not verified

Performance — Available configurations:

8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB

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Not verified

Performance — Vibration:

Rotor motor

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Not verified

Performance — Certification:

TÜV SÜD 72-month fluency rating A

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Not verified

Battery & Charge — Battery:

5200mAh lithium-ion polymer battery

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Not verified

Battery & Charge — Charge:

80W SUPERVOOC

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Not verified

Camera — Sensor:

Sony LYT-600

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Not verified

Camera — Sensor Size:

1/1.95"

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Not verified

Camera — Megapixels:

50MP

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Not verified

Camera — Focal Length:

26 mm equivalent

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Not verified

Camera — FOV

79°

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Not verified

Camera — Focus mode:

Contrast detection autofocus, Phase detection autofocus

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Not verified

Camera — Pixel Size:

0.8 micron

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Not verified

Camera — Aperture:

f/1.8

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Not verified

Camera — EIS support:

Supported

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Not verified

Camera — OIS support:

Supported

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Not verified

Camera — Sensor:

OmniVision OV08D10

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Not verified

Camera — Sensor Size:

1/4"

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Not verified

Camera — Megapixels:

8 MP

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Not verified

Camera — Focal Length

16 mm equivalent

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Not verified

Camera — FOV

112°

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Camera — Focus mode:

Fixed focus

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Not verified

Camera — Pixel Size:

1.12 microns

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Not verified

Camera — Aperture:

f/2.2

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Not verified

Camera — Flash

LED Flash

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Not verified

Camera — Zoom

0.6x-20x digital zoom for photos 0.6x-10x digital zoom for video

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Not verified

Camera — 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

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Not verified

Camera — Rear Camera Features

Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, PRO, Panorama, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, Time-lapse, Hi-Res Scan, Tilt-Shift

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Not verified

Camera — Sensor:

Sony IMX480

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Not verified

Camera — Megapixels:

16 MP

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Not verified

Camera — Focal Length:

23 mm equivalent

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Not verified

Camera — Pixel Size:

1.0 micron

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Not verified

Camera — Aperture:

f/2.4

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Not verified

Camera — Focus mode:

Fixed focus

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Not verified

Camera — EIS support:

Supported

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Not verified

Camera — Front Camera Video

1080p video at 60/30 fps, 720p video at 30 fps

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Not verified

Camera — Front Camera Features

Face Unlock, Screen Flash, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Pano, Time-lapse, Retouching, Filters,

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Not verified

Connectivity — SIM

Yes (Dual nano-SIM slot)

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Not verified

Connectivity — 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

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Connectivity — 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.

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Not verified

Connectivity — 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

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Connectivity — Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.4, support SBC/AAC/aptX HD/aptX/LDAC/LHDC 5.0

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Connectivity — NFC

NFC Enabled

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Connectivity — Positioning

Satellite Positioning: Single band: GPS,GLONASS,BDS,Galileo,QZSS Other Positioning: Supports A-GNSS assisted positioning, WLAN positioning, cellular network positioning

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Connectivity — Sensors

Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor E-compass Accelerometer Gyroscope In-display optical fingerprint sensor Infrared remote control

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Not verified

Connectivity — Ports

USB 2.0, Type-C Hybrid Slot (Dual Nano-SIM/One Nano-SIM & one MicroSD, up to 1TB)

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Connectivity — Buttons

Gestures and on-screen navigation support Right: Volume key, Power key

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Not verified

Connectivity — Audio

Single bottom-firing speaker Noise cancellation support

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Multimedia — Audio Supported Formats

Playback: MP3, AAC, AMR, APE, OGG, FLAC, WAV, MIDI Recording: MP3, AAC, WAV

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Multimedia — Video Supported Formats

Playback: MP4, 3GP, MKV, MOV, AVI, FLV, HEVC, AVC, VP9, VP8, AV1 Recording: MP4

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Not verified

Multimedia — Image Supported Formats

Playback: JPEG, BMP, PNG, DNG, HEIF, AVIF, WEBP Output: JPEG

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In the Box — None

OnePlus Nord CE5 Type-A to C Cable Quick Guide Safety Guide Screen Protector (pre-applied) SIM Tray Ejector

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Disclaimers — None

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.

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How we calculate scores

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.

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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

OnePlus UK Nord CE5 complete technical specificationsOnePlus · accessed 2026-09-10
OnePlus UK OnePlus Nord CE5 Black Infinity 8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM configurationOnePlus · accessed 2026-09-10

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Your weighted score94.3 / 100Selected categories: Display.

(94.32 × 1 + 91.25 × 0 + 92.57 × 0 + 100.00 × 0) ÷ 1

Display94.3 / 100

Scores Samsung-published 2,600-nit peak brightness and 120Hz, plus 498.01 ppi calculated from its published resolution and full-rectangle diagonal. Brightness is not independently measured.

Selected weight: 1.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage

Published peak brightnessSource value: 2600

86.67 × 40% = 34.67

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung UK

Pixel densitySource value: 498.01

99.01 × 35% = 34.65

Samsung does not publish PPI. This value is calculated from its published 3120x1440 resolution and 6.9-inch full-rectangle diagonal.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung UK

Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120

100.00 × 25% = 25.00Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung UK

Category score = 34.67 + 34.65 + 25.00 = 94.32

Camera91.3 / 100

A published-capability score, not an image-quality verdict. It counts native 5x reach, Samsung's 10x optical-quality mode, four rear modules, 8K and three named pro workflows.

Not included in your current weighted score.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage

Native telephoto reachSource value: 5

100.00 × 25% = 25.00

Samsung identifies 3x and 5x as optical zoom and 2x and 10x as Adaptive Pixel optical-quality zoom.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Developer Samsung Support UK

Published optical-quality reachSource value: 10

100.00 × 15% = 15.00

Samsung identifies 3x and 5x as optical zoom and 2x and 10x as Adaptive Pixel optical-quality zoom.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Developer Samsung Support UK

Published pro workflowsSource value: 3

75.00 × 35% = 26.25

Counts Samsung Log, Expert RAW and recording to external USB storage. Samsung does not publish genlock support. This measures support, not output quality.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Developer Samsung Support UK

8K recording availableSource value: 1

100.00 × 5% = 5.00Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Developer Samsung Support UK

Native rear camera modulesSource value: 4

100.00 × 20% = 20.00Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Developer Samsung Support UK

Category score = 25.00 + 15.00 + 26.25 + 5.00 + 20.00 = 91.25

Battery92.6 / 100

Combines Samsung's up-to 31-hour local-720p-video estimate with its up-to-75%-in-around-30-minutes claim. Different manufacturer test methods make cross-brand confidence low.

Not included in your current weighted score.

low confidence · 100% model coverage

Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 31

88.57 × 65% = 57.57

Samsung's up-to figure is an internal estimate using a locally stored 720p video on pre-release hardware; it is not mixed-use or web-browsing endurance.

Samsung UK

Manufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 2.5

100.00 × 35% = 35.00

Derived from Samsung's up-to-75% in around 30 minutes claim with a 60W adapter; it is not a sustained charging rate.

Samsung Newsroom UK

Category score = 57.57 + 35.00 = 92.57

PerformanceNot scored

Samsung publishes chip identity and relative generation-over-generation claims, but no comparable cross-platform benchmark under this methodology.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable independently measured CPU benchmark, Comparable independently measured GPU benchmark, Comparable sustained-performance test.

Longevity100.0 / 100

Samsung promises seven OS generations and seven years of security updates from global launch; this scores the published seven-year commitment at the model ceiling.

Not included in your current weighted score.

high confidence · 100% model coverage

Published software-support durationSource value: 7

100.00 × 100% = 100.00

Samsung promises seven OS generations and seven years of security updates from global launch; its UK business specification lists security support through 28 February 2033.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Business UK

Category score = 100.00 = 100.00

Specifications & verification

Weight214 gmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

Width78.1 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

Thickness7.9 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

Display size6.9 inchesmanufacturer · high confidence

Full-rectangle diagonal; Samsung states 6.7 inches accounting for rounded corners and that actual viewable area is smaller.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

Peak brightness2600 nitsmanufacturer · medium confidence

Manufacturer-published peak, not an independent measurement.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

Claimed video playback31 hoursmanufacturer · medium confidence

Manufacturer up-to claim; not mixed-use endurance.

Samsung internal estimate on pre-release hardware with a locally stored 720p video, Bluetooth earphones and default settings over LTE.

Samsung UK

Claimed charging rate2.5% per minutecalculated · low confidence

A normalized rate derived from an approximate manufacturer claim, not a sustained measurement. A 60W adapter is required and sold separately.

75 percent divided by approximately 30 minutes.

Samsung Newsroom UK

Published total support7 yearsmanufacturer · high confidence

Seven OS generations and seven years of security updates from global launch; UK security-support date is listed as 28 February 2033.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Business UK

Wireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidence

Samsung lists WPC-compatible Super Fast Wireless Charging; its UK launch table does not state wattage.

Samsung Newsroom UK

Reverse wireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidence

Published as Wireless PowerShare, subject to Samsung's compatibility and battery-level limitations.

Samsung Newsroom UK

Headphone jackNomanufacturer · high confidence

Samsung lists the earjack as USB Type-C rather than a 3.5mm socket.

Samsung Business UK

Expandable storageNomanufacturer · high confidence

Samsung's UK comparison table marks Micro SD as N/A.

Samsung UK

eSIM onlyNomanufacturer · high confidence

The UK specification supports nano-SIM and eSIM combinations.

Samsung Business UK

IP ratingIP68manufacturer · high confidence

Samsung's lab claim is up to 1.5m of fresh water for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.

Samsung Newsroom UK

RAM12 GBmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

Native telephoto reach5×manufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

Claimed optical-quality reach10×manufacturer · high confidence

Samsung's Adaptive Pixel optical-quality mode is not a separate native 10x lens.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

Rear camera modules4manufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

8K recordingYesmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung UK

Reference MSRP£1,279.00Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

All sources8

Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone YetSamsung Newsroom UK · accessed 2026-09-04
Specifications - Samsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK · accessed 2026-09-04
Buy Samsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK · accessed 2026-09-04
Introducing the Latest Galaxy S26 SeriesSamsung UK · accessed 2026-09-04
Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Specifications and Software SupportSamsung Business UK · accessed 2026-09-04
Samsung's Pro-Grade APV Codec Supported on Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Newsroom UK · accessed 2026-09-04
Samsung Log VideoSamsung Developer · accessed 2026-09-04
Professional Photography with Galaxy Expert RAW AppSamsung Support UK · accessed 2026-09-04

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