OnePlus
£449.00
one-off
OnePlus Nord 5 Blue deals
Find the best Blue deal on the OnePlus Nord 5 from 1 options.
Expert reviews
4.0
(6)
Spec scores
£400-£699 Phones · 60 phones
Performance
3.9
/5
Display
4.1
/5
Rear Camera
2.6
/5
Front Camera
4.6
/5
Battery
3.1
/5
Deals
SIM Free from £449.00
Color
All
Blue
Grey
White
Storage
All
256GB
512GB
Mid-range buyers who want flagship-class gaming performance and a serious front camera, and who do not mind carrying a large, heavy phone to get it.
Best sim free deal for this OnePlus Nord 5 Blue
OnePlus
OnePlus Nord 5 SIM Free (1 deals)
Filters
5G
Nord 5 512GB (Blue)
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Upfront Cost:
£449.00
OnePlus Nord 5 Deals - July 2026
Compare 1 SIM-free offer for the OnePlus Nord 5 from UK retailers.
Buy the OnePlus Nord 5 SIM-free from £449.00 at OnePlus.
3 refurbished deals available - SIM-free from £399.00.
About the OnePlus Nord 5
The Nord 5 is the most performance-focused phone OnePlus has put in the Nord line, and the reason is the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 - a chip from Qualcomm's flagship family rather than the mid-tier parts this range usually gets. In practice that means games run at settings a typical mid-ranger cannot hold, and the 144Hz screen has the horsepower to make use of the extra frames. The other headline is the selfie camera: a 50MP sensor with autofocus that shoots 4K 60fps, which is a genuine upgrade for anyone who films themselves rather than just taking the occasional selfie. Elsewhere it plays the sensible Nord game. The 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED is big and bright, 80W charging refills quickly, and OxygenOS remains one of the cleaner Android skins, with four Android upgrades and six years of security patches promised. The compromises are a modest 8MP ultrawide, no telephoto lens, UFS 3.1 storage rather than the faster UFS 4.0 used in the Nord 4, and a 211g body that feels every bit as big as it is.
Expert Rating
4.0
(6 reviews)
Price History
Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
SIM-Free (Refurb)
Lowest price in 30 days (£399)
OnePlus Nord 5 vs OnePlus Nord 4 - Key Differences
| Feature | OnePlus Nord 5 | OnePlus Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83-inch AMOLED, 2800 x 1272, up to 144Hz | 6.74-inch AMOLED, 2772 x 1240, up to 120Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh, 80W SUPERVOOC | 5,500 mAh, 100W SUPERVOOC |
| Front camera | 50MP with autofocus, 4K 60fps | 16MP fixed focus |
| Storage options | 8GB + 256GB or 12GB + 512GB, UFS 3.1 | 12GB + 256GB or 16GB + 512GB, UFS 4.0 |
| Weight | 211 g | 199.5 g |
| Dimensions | 163.41 x 77.04 x 8.1 mm | 162.6 x 75.0 x 7.99 mm |
| SIM-free price | From £449.00 | From £339.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the OnePlus Nord 5 worth buying?
Yes, particularly if gaming or video calling matter to you. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 gives it performance well above the usual mid-range level, and the 50MP autofocus selfie camera with 4K 60fps recording is unusually capable. The weaker 8MP ultrawide and lack of a telephoto lens are the main reasons to look elsewhere.
How good is the OnePlus Nord 5 camera?
The 50MP Sony LYT-700 main camera with optical stabilisation is strong for the money and holds up well in low light. The 8MP ultrawide is much weaker and there is no dedicated zoom lens, so distant subjects rely on digital crops. The 50MP autofocus front camera is the standout of the set.
How long does the OnePlus Nord 5 battery last?
The UK model uses a 5,200mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC charging, which takes it from flat to full far faster than most rivals in this class. It also supports bypass charging, so the battery is spared while you game with the charger plugged in.
How long will the OnePlus Nord 5 get software updates?
OnePlus promises four Android version upgrades and six years of security updates from launch, and the phone shipped with OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15. That puts it among the better-supported mid-range Android phones.
Is the OnePlus Nord 5 waterproof?
It carries an IP65 rating, which means it is fully dust tight and protected against low-pressure water jets. Rain and splashes are fine, but it is not rated for submersion in the way IP68 flagships are.
Should I get the OnePlus Nord 5 or the OnePlus Nord 4?
The Nord 5 is the faster phone, with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, a larger 6.83-inch 144Hz screen and a far better 50MP autofocus selfie camera. The Nord 4 answers with a slimmer 199.5g aluminium body, a bigger 5,500mAh battery, 100W charging and quicker UFS 4.0 storage. Pick the Nord 5 for performance and video calls, the Nord 4 for comfort and charging speed.
OnePlus Nord 5 Specifications
Spec Scores
£400-£699 Phones · 60 phones
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
- Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520)
This phone
77%
Avg
71%
Best
100%
This phone
77%
Avg
49%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.83 inches
- 1272 x 2800 pixels (~450 ppi density)
- AMOLED, 144Hz, 1800 nits peak
This phone
81%
Avg
74%
Best
96%
This phone
81%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 50 MP main camera
- 4K video recording
This phone
51%
Avg
52%
Best
82%
This phone
51%
Avg
41%
Best
98%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
- 50 MP front camera
- 4K selfie video
This phone
92%
Avg
67%
Best
92%
This phone
92%
Avg
55%
Best
92%
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 6,800 mAh
- 80W wired, 33W PPS, 18W PD, 100% in just 54 min
This phone
61%
Avg
61%
Best
100%
This phone
61%
Avg
52%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
50
Primary Camera Video
4K@30/60fs, 1080@30/60/120fs, gyro-EIS
Second Camera
50 , f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 , f/2.2, 15mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Selfie Camera Features
Panorama
Primary Selfie Camera
50 , f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
Video Resolution
2160
Selfie Video Resolution
4K@30/60fs, 1080@30/60fs; gyro-EIS
Display
Type
Swift AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1400 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak)
Display Size
6.83
Display Resolution
1272 x 2800 pixels (~450 ppi density)
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 6
CPU & Memory
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
No
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - International
5G
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
NFC
Yes
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Battery
Battery
6800
Charging
80W wired, 33W PPS, 18W PD, 100% in just 54 min 5W reverse wired Bypass charging
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass