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OnePlus Nord CE5 Launched in India with 6.77-inch AMOLED Display, Dimensity 8350 Apex Chip, and 7100mAh Battery Starting at ₹24,999
OnePlus has officially launched the Nord CE5, the newest addition to its Core Edition (CE) series in India. Unveiled at the company’s latest event, the Nord CE5 brings major hardware upgrades, a large battery, improved cooling system, and extended software support—making it one of the most powerful CE-series smartphones yet.
Display and Design
The OnePlus Nord CE5 features a 6.77-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering smooth scrolling and gameplay. The display supports peak brightness up to 1430 nits, 1300 nits HBM (High Brightness Mode), and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut for vivid visuals. This makes the phone ideal for both indoor and outdoor usage.
The device comes in three color variants: Black Infinity, Marble Mist, and Nexus Blue. It measures 163.58 x 76.02 x 8.17mm (8.27mm for Marble Mist variant) and weighs 199g.
Performance and Cooling
At its core, the Nord CE5 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex 4nm processor, with clock speeds up to 3.35GHz, coupled with the Arm Mali-G615 MC6 GPU. It comes in two RAM configurations — 8GB and 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, with storage options of 128GB and 256GB UFS 3.1. The phone also supports up to 12GB virtual RAM expansion, delivering a powerful multitasking experience.
To ensure sustained performance under load, OnePlus has integrated an advanced CryoVelocity VC Cooling system. This system includes a graphene-based composite vapor chamber with a total heat dissipation area of 7,041 mm², making it one of the most efficient in its class.
OnePlus claims that the phone can deliver 120 FPS gameplay in popular titles such as BGMI and Call of Duty: Mobile, making it a suitable option for mobile gamers.
Camera Setup
On the camera front, the Nord CE5 features a 50MP main rear camera equipped with the Sony LYT-600 sensor, featuring optical image stabilization (OIS) and an f/1.8 aperture. It is supported by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with a 112-degree field of view and an f/2.2 aperture.
For selfies and video calls, the phone sports a 16MP front camera with an f/2.4 aperture. The rear camera supports up to 4K video recording at 60fps, while the front camera can record videos at 1080p 60fps.
Battery and Charging
One of the standout features of the Nord CE5 is its massive 7100mAh battery — the largest ever in a OnePlus phone. It supports 80W SuperVOOC fast charging, which can fully charge the phone in just over an hour. The device also supports bypass charging, a feature that powers the phone directly without charging the battery, reducing heat during gaming.
Software and Updates
The Nord CE5 runs on Android 15 out of the box with OxygenOS 15. Notably, this is the first CE-series device to receive extended software support, with 4 years of Android OS updates and 6 years of security updates, bringing it in line with OnePlus’ premium models.
Additional Features
- In-display optical fingerprint sensor
- Infrared (IR) sensor
- Dual SIM (nano + nano)
- USB Type-C port
- Bottom-ported speakers
- 5G SA/NSA support with bands n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78
- Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS
Pricing and Availability
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is available in three variants:
- 8GB RAM + 128GB storage – Rs 24,999
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage – Rs 26,999
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage – Rs 28,999
The smartphone will be available for purchase starting 12th July 2025 at 12:00 AM via Amazon.in, OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, and offline retail partners including OnePlus Experience Stores, Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales, Bajaj Electronics, and more.
Launch Offers
- Rs 2,000 instant discount on select credit card purchases
- Up to 6 months No Cost EMI on select bank credit cards
- Up to 9 months No Cost EMI with ₹0 down payment through in-store consumer finance programs.
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Nothing has teased another Pokémon on its official X account and Nothing Community, hinting that a new product could be on the way. This time, the company has shared Kingdra, Pokémon #230 in the National Pokédex.
Kingdra is a Water/Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. The teaser features the Pokémon alongside a cryptic description about sleeping deep on the ocean floor to build energy and causing tornadoes when it wakes up.
What Could Nothing Be Launching Next?
Nothing has not revealed which product the new Pokémon teaser refers to. However, the company has previously used Pokémon-themed teasers to build anticipation for upcoming devices, making this latest post worth watching.
An audio product, such as new Nothing Ear earbuds or headphones, could be one possibility. A new smartphone or another product category cannot be ruled out either.
For now, the product name, specifications, pricing and launch date remain unknown. More details may emerge through future teasers from the company.
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WhatsApp is testing a new shortcut that makes sharing Instagram Reels directly in chats easier. The feature adds a dedicated Reels button to the chat attachment menu, allowing users to quickly find and share Instagram content without navigating through multiple menus.
The feature was spotted in WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.42.9 and is currently rolling out to some beta testers.
WhatsApp Adds a Dedicated Reels Button
Previously, users who linked their WhatsApp account to Meta’s Accounts Center could access Instagram Reels through the media picker. However, finding the option required opening the picker and selecting Instagram from the source list.
With the new shortcut, users can tap the Reels button directly from the chat attachment menu to open a dedicated interface for browsing and sharing content.
Recent, Saved and Liked Reels
The new interface includes three tabs:
- Recent: Reels recently watched on Instagram.
- Saved: Reels saved by the user.
- Liked: Reels liked by the user.
Users can browse these sections and select content to share in WhatsApp chats. The interface also reportedly provides access to posts.
Availability
The shortcut requires users to link their WhatsApp account to Meta’s Accounts Center. This integration remains optional, so users who prefer to keep their accounts separate can continue using WhatsApp without connecting them.
The feature is rolling out gradually to Android beta testers through the Google Play Store. WhatsApp has not yet announced when the dedicated Reels shortcut will become available to all users.
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Nothing has started rolling out the Nothing OS 5.0 Open Beta update for the Nothing Phone (2a) and Phone (2a) Plus, bringing Android 17 along with a refreshed user interface, new customisation options, camera improvements and several other features. The update started rolling out on October 21, 2026, with a reported download size of 3.14GB.
One of the biggest surprises in this update is the addition of the translucent theme and Micrographics clock face, giving users more ways to personalise their devices.
Nothing OS 5.0 Brings Translucent Theme and Micrographics Clock
The Nothing Phone (2a) and Phone (2a) Plus receives the new translucent theme as part of the Nothing OS 5.0 Open Beta. The updated design introduces translucent elements and wallpaper-inspired accent colours, offering a refreshed look across the interface.
The update also brings the Micrographics clock face, along with additional lock screen customisation options, including the ability to change the clock colour and choose a new clock design.
Other New Features in Nothing OS 5.0
Apart from the visual changes, the update introduces several new features and improvements:
- Separate Quick Settings and Notifications: Users can enable a split layout for easier access to notifications and system controls.
- New Glyph app: A dedicated app provides quicker access to Glyph Interface features.
- Home screen improvements: Users can arrange multiple app icons at once.
- New status indicators: Three-colour indicators show sensitive access, location and AI processing activity.
- New widgets: Collector, Away Time and Glyph Timer widgets expand home screen functionality.
- Updated system design: The Geist typeface, refreshed Settings interface and redesigned status bar icons improve the overall appearance.
- Smoother animations: Updated transitions improve the experience across widgets and recent tasks.
Camera Improvements
Nothing OS 5.0 brings several camera enhancements to the Nothing Phone (2a). These include Tuning with seven adjustable effects and a reset option, improved Presets editing, richer preset cards and Playground integration.
The update also introduces a new 2×2 camera widget and support for Filters and Tuning during video creation. Other improvements include video recording, zoom, close-up shooting, QR scanning, Google Lens and Motion Photo playback, alongside refinements to the camera interface, controls and animations.
Dark Theme, HDR and Other Improvements
The update expands Dark Theme support to many apps that do not offer a native dark mode. Users can also customise Enhanced HDR Brightness to adjust the intensity of HDR content.
Depth wallpapers now support pinch-to-shrink, while Live Updates receive an improved status bar experience. The update also adds Noto 3D Emoji support in Gboard, improves lock screen shortcut interactions and enables one-tap Bluetooth connection or disconnection through Quick Settings.
Nothing OS 5.0 Open Beta: How to Update
Nothing Phone (2a) and Phoen (2a) Plus users can check for the update through the software update section in Settings. The rollout is happening in stages, so it may take some time to appear on all eligible devices.
As this is a beta release, users should back up their important data before installing it. Beta software may contain bugs and could temporarily cause increased battery consumption or heating.
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