OnePlus Nord CE 5G Deals - July 2026
1 refurbished deal available - SIM-free from £270.00.
OnePlus Nord CE 5G SIM Free deals
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
Expert reviews
3.9
(5)
Spec scores
£200-£399 Phones · 190 phones
Performance
1.7
/5
Display
2.7
/5
Rear Camera
1.5
/5
Front Camera
2.5
/5
Battery
2.2
/5
Color
All
Blue
Storage
All
128GB
Budget buyers who want a light, thin 5G phone with an AMOLED screen and a headphone jack, and who do not need long-term software support.
OnePlus Nord CE 5G SIM Free (1 deals)
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Nord CE 5G 128GB (Blue)
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Upfront Cost:
£270.00
About the OnePlus Nord CE 5G
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G was OnePlus trimming the Nord formula down to its core, and the cuts landed in fairly sensible places. The Snapdragon 750G is a step below the original Nord's chip and the frame is plastic with no official water resistance rating, but the parts you touch every day survived intact. The 6.43-inch AMOLED panel runs at 90Hz and still looks clean, the body is genuinely thin and light for something carrying a 4,500mAh battery, and OnePlus put the 3.5mm headphone jack back in after leaving it out of the standard Nord. Warp Charge 30T fills it quickly enough that you can top up over breakfast. Cameras are where the savings show: the 64MP main sensor is competent in daylight and noticeably softer once the light drops, and the 2MP depth sensor adds little. Official software support has long since ended, so there are no further Android upgrades or security patches coming. As a low-cost, uncluttered 5G handset for light use it still does the job, but it is not a phone to buy for the long haul.
Expert Rating
3.9
(5 reviews)
Price History
Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs OnePlus Nord 2 5G - Key Differences
| Feature | OnePlus Nord CE 5G | OnePlus Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.43-inch AMOLED, 1080x2400, 90Hz | 6.43-inch AMOLED, 1080x2400, 90Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
| Main camera | 64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP depth | 50MP main with OIS, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP mono |
| Front camera | 16MP | 32MP |
| Battery and charging | 4,500mAh, 30W Warp Charge 30T | 4,500mAh, 65W Warp Charge |
| Weight | 170 g | 189 g |
| Headphone jack | Yes, 3.5mm | No |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £115.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the OnePlus Nord CE 5G worth buying?
It is worth considering only as a budget or backup handset now. The 90Hz AMOLED screen, 4,500mAh battery and headphone jack still make it pleasant to use, but the Snapdragon 750G is dated and official software support has ended, so it will receive no further Android or security updates.
Does the OnePlus Nord CE 5G have a headphone jack?
Yes. The Nord CE 5G has a 3.5mm headphone jack, which the original OnePlus Nord did not. It is one of the few OnePlus phones of its era to include one.
How good is the OnePlus Nord CE 5G camera?
The 64MP main camera is solid in good light and produces reasonably detailed shots. Low-light performance is weaker because there is no optical image stabilisation, and the 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP depth sensors are noticeably less capable than the main lens.
How fast does the OnePlus Nord CE 5G charge?
It supports 30W Warp Charge 30T over USB-C, taking the 4,500mAh battery from empty to around 70 percent in roughly half an hour. There is no wireless charging.
Is the OnePlus Nord CE 5G waterproof?
No. The Nord CE 5G carries no official IP rating for water or dust resistance, so it should be kept away from rain and spills. The plastic frame and lack of certification were part of how OnePlus kept the cost down.
Should I get the OnePlus Nord CE 5G or the OnePlus Nord 2 5G?
The Nord 2 5G is the stronger phone in almost every respect, with a faster MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chip, a 50MP main camera with optical stabilisation and 65W charging. The Nord CE 5G answers back with a lighter body and a headphone jack the Nord 2 dropped. Compare OnePlus Nord 2 5G deals.
OnePlus Nord CE 5G Specifications
Spec Scores
£200-£399 Phones · 190 phones
- Snapdragon 750G 5G
- Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
This phone
33%
Avg
42%
Best
93%
This phone
33%
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.
- 6.43 inches
- 1080 x 2400 pixels
- AMOLED, 90Hz
This phone
54%
Avg
62%
Best
96%
This phone
54%
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
- 64 MP main camera
- 4K video recording
This phone
29%
Avg
39%
Best
70%
This phone
29%
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.
- 16 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
This phone
50%
Avg
61%
Best
92%
This phone
50%
Avg
55%
Best
92%
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 4,500 mAh
- 30W wired, 70% in 30 min
This phone
44%
Avg
51%
Best
86%
This phone
44%
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
Dimensions
159.2 x 73.5 x 7.9
Weight
170 g
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Operating System
Android 11, up to Android 13, OxygenOS 13
Colours
Radio
No
Body
Blue Void, Charkoal Ink, Silver Ray
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
64
Primary Camera Video
4K@30fs, 1080@30/60/120fs, gyro-EIS
Third Camera
64 , f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm, PDAF 8 , f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide) Auxiliary lens
Selfie Camera Features
HDR
Primary Selfie Camera
16 , f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Video Resolution
2160
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30/60fs
Display
Type
Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz
Display Size
6.43
Display Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~410 ppi density)
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Snapdragon 750G 5G
GPU
Adreno 619
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
Memory Card Slot
No
Internal Storage
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Europe
5G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - Europe
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC
Yes
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC
Battery
Battery
4500
Charging
30W wired, 70% in 30 min
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass