It’s been a steady drip of leaks and rumors over the past few months, but the OnePlus Nord 5 is finally shaping up to be more than just speculation. While early reports painted a different picture, we now have a clearer look—thanks to fresh leaks and OnePlus’ official event announcement. Let’s take a look at what’s changed, what remains consistent, and what we now know for sure.

OnePlus Nord 5 Rumors

Confirmed Launch Date

Previously, the launch was expected to take place sometime in July, with some tipsters pointing to July 8. That date is now official—OnePlus has confirmed its Summer Launch Event for July 8, where the Nord 5 will debut alongside the Nord CE 5.

Display and Design

Earlier leaks suggested a flat OLED panel with a 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. That still holds, although new reports now specify a 6.83-inch AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2800 × 1272. This confirms it’s indeed a 1.5K screen.

As for the build, the switch from Nord 4’s metal body to a glass back with a plastic frame looks increasingly likely. Recent images also confirm new color variants: Dry Ice, Marble Sands, and Phantom Gray.

Performance

Initial leaks hinted at a MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chipset, even suggesting it would outperform Qualcomm’s offerings in this tier. However, updated reports now confirm the Nord 5 will instead feature the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. This marks a major shift in OnePlus' strategy, favoring Qualcomm’s high-end midrange chip over MediaTek’s flagship alternative.

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Cameras

Camera specs have mostly remained consistent. A 50MP main sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide lens are expected on the rear. What’s changed is the front camera: earlier reports mentioned a 16MP selfie shooter, but new leaks now point to a 50MP front camera—an unexpected but welcome upgrade.

Battery

Early speculation suggested a 7,000mAh battery, particularly for the Indian variant. That figure now seems slightly overstated. Updated details indicate:

• Global (US/EU) variant: 5,200mAh with 80W SuperVOOC charging

• India variant: ~6,600mAh capacity, with the same 80W fast charging support

This is still a notable jump from the Nord 4’s 5,500mAh unit, even if it falls short of the initially rumored 7,000mAh.

OnePlus Nord 5 Specifications (Rumored)

• Display: 6.83-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 2800 × 1272 resolution
• Chipset: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
• RAM: 8GB or 12GB
• Storage: 256GB or 512GB
• Rear Cameras: 50MP main + 8MP ultrawide
• Front Camera: 50MP
• Battery:
  • Global: 5,200mAh with 80W charging
  • India: ~6,600mAh with 80W charging

• Colors: Dry Ice, Marble Sands, Phantom Gray

OnePlus Nord 5 Price in Nepal and Availability

The expected starting price remains INR 29,999 for the base variant. However, with 256GB likely being the new baseline storage, pricing could vary slightly. The phone will officially launch on July 8 during OnePlus' Summer Launch Event.