OnePlus Nord 5 India launch in 1 week: Expected price and specs

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The OnePlus Nord 5 is set to launch in India on July 8, which is just 1 week away. The device has been surrounded by speculation for weeks, and while the company hasn't revealed everything just yet, multiple leaks have painted a fairly detailed picture of what users can expect. From a faster processor to a massive battery, the Nord 5 could offer more than what the current model does, especially in terms of day-to-day performance and charging speed. Here are the details based on the leaks.advertisementOnePlus Nord 5 India launch in 1 week: Expected price and specsNew processor?One of the biggest updates coming with the OnePlus Nord 5 is under the hood. The phone is officially confirmed to run on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. This is a notable step up from the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 used in the Nord 4. This new chip falls in the high-end category and is expected to handle heavy apps, gaming, and multitasking with ease.Initially, some reports suggested that OnePlus might use the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, which would have been a bold move. That processor offers performance close to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and if that had been used, it would have been a big leap in this segment. However, even with the 8s Gen 3, the Nord 5 appears to be the most powerful Nord phone so far.Battery could be its biggest highlightadvertisement
Where OnePlus seems to be making the most noticeable change is battery size. The Nord 5 is rumoured to come with a huge 7,000mAh battery, something rarely seen in smartphones, especially those under Rs 30,000. This could give the Nord 5 a serious edge in terms of endurance, especially for people who are on their phones all day. To make charging this large battery quick and hassle-free, OnePlus is also tipped to include support for 100W wired charging.Flat OLED screen and new design?On the front, the OnePlus Nord 5 is expected to sport a flat OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution. While the exact display size is still unclear, there's a chance that the company might retain the 6.74-inch screen from the Nord 4 or go slightly bigger, considering the larger battery inside.In terms of looks, OnePlus is moving away from the Nord 4's dual-tone finish and horizontal camera setup. The Nord 5 features a pill-shaped, vertically placed camera module, giving it a refreshed appearance. Some of the early teasers also indicate light colour options like off-white and pale blue, in line with the clean design language the Nord series has followed in the past.advertisementAs for build materials, tipsters suggest that the OnePlus Nord 5 might switch to a glass back paired with a plastic frame, a change that could help reduce costs and weight. However, that might also take away the slightly premium feel that the metal frame of the Nord 4 offered. We will have to see whether these rumours are true and how that trade-off plays out in everyday use.Camera upgrades?Unlike the battery and chipset, the leaks suggest that the camera setup may not get a major upgrade this time. If rumours are true, the OnePlus Nord 5 will carry the same 50-megapixel main sensor and 8-megapixel ultrawide lens as its predecessor. On the front, the phone could include a 16-megapixel selfie camera. While these details are not confirmed by the brand yet, OnePlus is expected to improve the camera experience. It could rely on better image tuning to improve results rather than changing the hardware. It's also possible that sensor quality has been improved even if the numbers look the same.OnePlus Nord 5: Price in India (expected)OnePlus hasn't revealed the pricing yet, but the phone is tipped to cost under Rs 30,000 for the base model. To recall, the Nord 3 had a starting price of Rs 33,999 and the Nord 4 was introduced at a lower price of Rs 29,999. If OnePlus continues with the same pricing strategy, the Nord 5 could end up offering solid value for the price, especially with upgrades in performance and battery.- Ends