OnePlus Nord 5 is available for sale in India, starting from Rs 31,999. Now, some users must have already made up their mind to go with it. Some people may pre-book the phone. But then there are other people who are still in the SWOT analysis stage, wondering if the new Nord is the right pick for them. This piece is for them: to help make this decision a little easier.

In our intensive review, we have already shared a widely shared how Nord 5 performs. In short, we were really impressed. As far as performance and battery life is concerned, the phone all brightens bright. Then there is some other good, as well as some areas could have been better. You can read our complete review here: OnePlus Nord 5 Review: Slick performance and the correct price for money phones with long -lasting batteries.

But if you are a little less on time and just want a quickly what is about Nord 5, then there is a brief 10-point summary.

Point 1: Fresh design that feels premium

Look at the phone, and you will see the change. OnePlus has experimented with the design of its Nord series this time. We reviewed the white color variant, which the company calls marble sand. Plastic is built on the back of the phone, but this premium -looking matte look is shown, which has a glowing glow. The camera island is in vertical alignment and gives two camera sensors and LED lights home.

Point 2: Strong and Strong

The phone weighs 211g and measures 0.81cm in thickness. With a height of 16.34 cm and a width of 7.70 cm, it is not compact at all. However, it is lighter to its shape, resistant to fingers, and a new “plus” key that you can adapt to your choice. And yes, it is also water and dust resistant, taking an IP65 rating.

Point 3: Big, Bold, Beautiful Performance

On the front, Nord 5 has a large 6.83-inch AMOLED screen, providing vibrant colors, 144Hz refresh rates and 1,800 nits to peak shine. The performance looks sharp, feels fluid when scrolling, and is comfortable to use even under bright sunlight. On a word. That 144hz refresh rate: You can’t hit the highest hit in every app yet because it depends on the apps, and very little supports it at this time. In fact, what we saw the best in apps was 120 frames per second when scrolling via Instagram. But it is good to know that high fresh rate is available. Overall, the quality of performance is excellent.

Point 4: fast and smooth everyday performance

The OnePlus Nord 5 is powered by Snapdragon 8S General 3 chip. The chipset is capable of handling multitasking, gaming and video playback without leaving a beet. In my use, the device did all smooth, interval-free work, and not all heated dangerously. I found that the vapor cooling system works well. Here are some benchmarks:

Point 5: Clean and responsible software

Nord 5 runs on oxygenos 15 based on Android 15. The UI is also smooth, lively and adaptable. There are some pregnant apps, but some are not even annoying – and most can be removed.

Point 6: OpenPlus AI

The phone also has a series of on-device AI features, including photo editing tools, live translation and call summary-all these are fun and really useful. Then Google’s Gemini AI also has access, which can easily handle more complex functions.

Point 7. Battery that will not leave the bus

The OnePlus Nord 5 is packed with a 6800mAh battery. This large battery manages to fuel the equipment for about 2 days. In my use, the battery easily went through one and a half to two days of general use. Even with heavy use – gaming, video streaming and browsing – it holds it well.

Point 8: Fast charging

Toping the big battery is either not a problem. Nord 5 supports 80W fast charging. The device takes about 2 hours to fully charge, making it convenient for daily use without long wait.

Point 9: Loud and Clear Stereo Speakers

Stereo speakers on Nord 5 are also sufficient to watch crisp, balanced and loud movies or listen to songs. Even in full amount, there is minimal deformation.

Point 10: Reliable camera in daylight

The main camera of 50-megapixel clicks on good photos in the daylight with natural colors, balanced exposure and quick shutter reaction. Portraits come out especially well, with the solid edge detection. The front 50-megapixel camera is also very good for selfie when light is good. This is more than enough for daily sharing. However, the camera struggles a little in low light. In the dark condition, the main sensor softens the details and conflict to maintain sharpness. In addition, the wide-angle camera is not all great, it is just passive.

Final decision: Is Nord 5 is the best phone under a 40,000 rupees?

It is definitely one of the best, but not the best. Competition is difficult in this segment. If your budget is less than Rs 40,000 and you want a phone that provides flagship-level performance, great battery life and a clean user experience, then it is difficult to defeat OnePlus Nord 5. While the camera setup is not the best that we have seen in this range, everything else clicks completely. For power users, casual gamers and everyday users equally, OnePlus Nord 5 is a concrete recommendation from Hum.