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OnePlus Nord 5 review: selfie-centric midranger

Dominic Preston

created: July 26, 2025, 12:30 p.m. | updated: July 26, 2025, 11:09 p.m.

The OnePlus Nord 5 does exactly what the company’s Nord phones have always done: deliver strong specs at a relatively low price. The most unique element of the hardware is the Plus Key, a new button that replaces OnePlus’ traditional Alert Slider. OnePlus has made an unusual choice by prioritizing the phone’s selfie camera, which features a 50-megapixel sensor that’s larger than the average selfie cam. Photography by Dominic Preston / The VergeAgree to Continue: OnePlus Nord 5 Every smart device now requires you to agree to a series of terms and conditions before you can use it — contracts that no one actually reads. To use the OnePlus Nord 5, you must agree to: OnePlus’ User AgreementOnePlus’ User Privacy Protection PolicyOnePlus’ Data Security PolicyGoogle’s Terms of Service (including Privacy Policy)Google Play’s Terms of ServiceAutomatic installs (including from Google, OnePlus, and your carrier) There are many optional agreements.

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