OnePlus Nord CE5 5G 8/128 GB vs Realme 15X 6/128 GB

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OnePlus Nord CE5 5G 8/128 GB | Best Value Budget Pick for balanced performance

OnePlus Nord CE5 5G 8/128 GB

₹34,999

79/100
Realme 15X 6/128 GB for Excellent battery life during heavy use

Realme 15X 6/128 GB

₹31,999

Display
88
86
Screen Size
6.77 inches
6.8 inches
Display Type
AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080x2392
720x1570 px (HD+)
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
144 Hz
Brightness
1430 nits
1200 nits
Performance
84
74
Processor/CPU
MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex
Octa core (2.4 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55)
AnTuTu Score
1402278
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RAM
8 GB
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RAM Type
LPDDR5X
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Storage Type
UFS 3.1
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Operating System
Android v15
Android v15
Camera
81
77
Main Camera
50 MP, Wide Angle (79° field-of-view), f/1.8, 1/1.95", Sony LYT 600, 0.8µm, up to 20x Digital Zoom, 26 mm
50 MP, Wide Angle(76° field-of-view), f/1.8, 1/2.88", Sony IMX852, 0.61µm, 28 mm, Autofocus: Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus, OIS: No, Flash: Yes, Screen flash, Image Resolution: 3072 x 4096 Pixels, Shooting Modes: High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Cinema Mode
Secondary Camera
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", OmniVision OV08D, 1.12µm, 16 mm
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Tertiary Camera
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Front Camera
16 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.4, 1/3", Sony Exmor RS IMX480, 1µm, 23 mm MP
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.4, 1/2.88", OmniVision OV50D2, 2.2 mm MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @60 fps Full HD @480 fps HD @960 fps
Full HD @30 fps HD @30/120 fps
Front Video Recording
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Camera Features
Autofocus, OIS, Flash: Yes, Screen flash, Image Resolution: 8150 x 6150 Pixels, Settings: Exposure compensation, ISO control, Shooting Modes: Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Fixed Focus, Video Recording: Full HD @60 fps HD @30 fps, Video Recording Features: Dual Video Recording, Slow Motion
Autofocus: Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus, OIS: No, Flash: Yes, Screen flash, Shooting Modes: High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Cinema Mode, Video Recording Features: Dual Video Recording Slow Motion, Camera Features: Wide Angle Selfie
Memory
Internal Storage
128 GB
128 GB
Expandable Storage
yes
yes
Battery
89
88
Battery Capacity
7100 mAh
7000 mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
80 W
60 W
Wireless Charging
—
yes
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.4
Yes, v5.3
Design
86
82
Weight
199 g
212 g
Build Material
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Colors
Nexus Blue
Marine Blue
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type C
USB Type-C
NFC
no
no
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2025-07-12
2025-10-01
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Yes, Splash proof, IP65
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, IP69, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 2 meter)
OS Updates
4 Year
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Security Updates
6 Year
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Model Name
OnePlus Nord CE5 5G
realme 15X
Who should buy this

✓ Ideal for users looking for…

  • 120Hz AMOLED that makes media consumption a genuine treat
  • 7100mAh battery with 80W charging — power anxiety gone
  • Clean OxygenOS with four years of updates promised
  • Handles everyday multitasking without breaking stride
  • Premium look and feel in a sharp blue finish

! Consider before buying…

  • Single speaker limits the audio experience noticeably
  • No NFC — contactless payments aren't an option
  • Camera can be inconsistent in tricky conditions
  • Heats up under heavy gaming loads
  • No headphone jack — adapter required for wired audio

✓ Ideal for users looking for…

  • 7000mAh battery that comfortably stretches to two days
  • 60W charging goes from zero to full in about an hour
  • 144Hz display that's bright enough for direct sunlight
  • IP68, IP69, and military-grade shock resistance — genuinely rugged
  • MicroSD expansion up to 1TB and 5G keep it future-ready

! Consider before buying…

  • Camera disappoints despite the 50MP spec — processing is average
  • Gets noticeably warm under heavy load
  • UI lags and frame drops show up when switching apps
  • No headphone jack — USB-C or wireless only
  • 212g is hefty — the battery has to live somewhere
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