OnePlus Nord CE5 5G 8/128 GB vs Realme Narzo 80 Pro 8/128 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

84/100
Realme Narzo 80 Pro 8/128 GB delivers a vibrant OLED 120Hz display

Realme Narzo 80 Pro 8/128 GB

₹32,999

Display
88
93
Screen Size
6.77 inches
6.7 inches
Display Type
AMOLED
OLED (Curved Display)
Resolution
1080x2392
1080x2392 px (FHD+)
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Brightness
1430 nits
4500 nits
Performance
84
80
Processor/CPU
MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex
MediaTek Dimensity 7400
AnTuTu Score
1402278
711323
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR4X
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
Operating System
Android v15
Android v15
Camera
81
82
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 (79° field-of-view), f/1.8, 1/1.95", Sony Exmor-RS IMX882, 0.8µm, upto 20x Digital Zoom
Secondary Camera
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", OmniVision OV08D, 1.12µm, 16 mm
2 MP, Mono, f/2.4, 2 mm
Tertiary Camera
—
—
Front Camera
16 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.4, 1/3", Sony Exmor RS IMX480, 1µm, 23 mm MP
16 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.4 MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @60 fps Full HD @480 fps HD @960 fps
4k @30 fps Full HD @120 fps HD @240 fps
Front Video Recording
—
—
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
20 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, LED Flash, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Dual Video Recording, Slow Motion, Autofocus, OIS
Memory
Internal Storage
128 GB
128 GB
Expandable Storage
yes
no
Battery
89
88
Battery Capacity
7100 mAh
6000 mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
80 W
80 W
Wireless Charging
—
—
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.4
v5.4
Design
86
86
Weight
199 g
179 g
Build Material
—
—
Colors
Nexus Blue
IceSense Black
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type C
USB Type-C
NFC
no
no
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
Nano
Nano
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2025-07-12
2025-04-09
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Yes, Splash proof, IP65
yes
OS Updates
4 Year
2 Years
Security Updates
6 Year
3 Years
Model Name
OnePlus Nord CE5 5G
realme Narzo 80 Pro
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 life impresses with 80W fast charging
  • OLED display stays bright, smooth at 120Hz
  • Gaming and multitasking without breaking a sweat
  • Lightweight, premium curved design
  • IP69 rating adds real durability confidence
  • Great value for the price in its segment

! Consider before buying…

  • Camera could be sharper, especially in low light
  • Runs a bit warm during heavy gaming
  • No expandable storage, though 256GB covers most
  • Lacks NFC and a headphone jack
  • Bundled charger is slow for other devices
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