OnePlus Nord CE5 5G 8/128 GB vs Realme Narzo 80 Lite 4G 4/64 GB

85/100
OnePlus Nord CE5 5G 8/128 GB | Best Value Budget Pick for balanced performance

OnePlus Nord CE5 5G 8/128 GB

₹34,999

75/100
Realme Narzo 80 Lite 4G 4/64 GB Massive 6300 mAh battery for long-lasting use

Realme Narzo 80 Lite 4G 4/64 GB

₹11,998

Display
88
85
Screen Size
6.77 inches
6.74 inches
Display Type
AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080x2392
720x1600
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
90 Hz
Brightness
1430 nits
563 nits
Performance
84
70
Processor/CPU
MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex
Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu Score
1402278
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RAM
8 GB
4 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR4X
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
eMMC 5.1
Operating System
Android v15
Android v15
Camera
81
70
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
13 MP, Wide Angle(76° field-of-view), f/2.2, OmniVision, 27 mm, Autofocus: No, OIS: No, Flash: Yes, LED Flash, Image Resolution: 4160 x 3120 Pixels, Settings: Exposure compensation, ISO control, Shooting Modes: Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
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
5 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.2, 27 mm MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @60 fps Full HD @480 fps HD @960 fps
Full HD @30 fps HD @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
Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Dual Video Recording, Flash: Yes, LED Flash, Autofocus: No, OIS: No, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Memory
Internal Storage
128 GB
64 GB
Expandable Storage
yes
yes
Battery
89
82
Battery Capacity
7100 mAh
6300 mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
80 W
15 W
Wireless Charging
—
no
Network
5G Support
yes
no
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) 5GHz
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.4
Yes, v5.2
Design
86
84
Weight
199 g
201 g
Build Material
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Plastic -
Colors
Nexus Blue
Beach Gold
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type C
USB Type C
NFC
no
no
Headphone Jack
no
yes
SIM Type
Nano
Nano
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2025-07-12
2025-07-23
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Yes, Splash proof, IP65
Yes, Splash proof, IP54
OS Updates
4 Year
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Security Updates
6 Year
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Model Name
OnePlus Nord CE5 5G
realme Narzo 80 Lite 4G
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…

  • Battery that genuinely lasts two days
  • Smooth scrolling display on a tight budget
  • Splash resistant for everyday accidents
  • Speaker loud enough to skip the headphones
  • MicroSD slot for extra storage
  • Hard to beat at this price

! Consider before buying…

  • No 5G — 4G only
  • Camera has no autofocus and fades in low light
  • Charging is slow for such a big battery
  • Display resolution is soft, not sharp
  • Heavy multitasking will make it stutter
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