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Oneplus Nord CE5 vs Google Pixel 7

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

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Nord CE5

Nord CE5

  • 199 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.77 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Apex (4 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 41,500In Stock
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Google Pixel 7

Google Pixel 7

  • 197 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.3 inch screen.
  • Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 39,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 8 GB of RAM and 50 MP main camera, the OnePlus Nord CE5 has a bigger battery (5,200 mAh) and a larger 6.77-inch screen, scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz) and charges faster (80 W), while the Google Pixel 7 has better water and dust protection (IP68) and stereo speakers and offers newer Wi-Fi 6E.

Weight

OnePlus Nord CE5
199 g
Google Pixel 7
197 g

Refresh

OnePlus Nord CE5
About 120 Hz display refresh rate
Google Pixel 7
About 90 Hz display refresh rate

Display

OnePlus Nord CE5
About 6.77 inch screen
Google Pixel 7
About 6.3 inch screen

Performance

OnePlus Nord CE5
Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Apex (4 nm) processor
Google Pixel 7
Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) processor

Charging

OnePlus Nord CE5
80 W rated wired charging power
Google Pixel 7
20 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

OnePlus Nord CE5

  • Bigger battery: 5,200 mAh (vs 4,355 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 80 W (vs 20 W).
  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • Larger 6.77-inch screen (vs 6.3-inch).
  • Newer Android 15 (vs Android 13).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.2).

Google Pixel 7

  • IP68 water and dust resistance (vs IP65).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6E (vs Wi-Fi 6).
  • Stereo speakers.

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PriorityOnePlus Nord CE5Google Pixel 7
Display6.77-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 387 ppi6.3-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 416 ppi
PerformanceMediatek Dimensity 8350 Apex processorGoogle Tensor G2 processor
Storage256 GB storageUp to 256 GB storage
Battery capacity5,200 mAh battery4,355 mAh battery
Charging80 W wired charging20 W wired, 20 W wireless charging
Water resistanceIP65 water and dust resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Google Pixel 7
BrandOnePlusGoogle
ModelOnePlus Nord CE5Pixel 7
Announced2025, July 082022, October 06
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, July 08Available. Released 2022, October 13
Model numbersCPH2719GVU6C, GQML3, GO3Z5

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Google Pixel 7
Dimensions163.6 x 76 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 2.99 x 0.32 in)155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 mm (6.13 x 2.88 x 0.34 in)
Weight199 g (7.02 oz)197 g (6.95 oz)
Build materials—Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Google Pixel 7
Display6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio); Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 1430 nits (peak)6.3 inches, 96.7 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1400 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density)1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~416 ppi density)
Display featuresUltra HDR image supportAMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1400 nits (peak)
Display protection—Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Google Pixel 7
ProcessorMediatek Dimensity 8350 Apex (4 nm)Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.35 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x3.20 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.20 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali G615-MC6Mali-G710 MP7

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Google Pixel 7
RAM8GB8GB
Storage256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)No
Memory configurationsThis listing: 256GB 8GB RAM. Model configurations: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Google Pixel 7
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm
Front camera16 MP, f/2.4, 23mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, Ultra HDR, panoramaLaser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Rear camera video4K@30/60fps (HDR), 1080p@30/60/120/480fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS, OIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Front camera featuresPanoramaHDR, panorama
Front camera video1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Google Pixel 7
BatteryMarket-dependent versions: · 5200 mAh (Global) · Si/C Li-Ion 7100 mAh (India)Li-Ion 4355 mAh
Charging80W wired Bypass charging20W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 20W wireless Reverse wireless Bypass charging

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Google Pixel 7
Operating systemAndroid 15, ColorOS 15Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, up to 5 major OS updates

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Google Pixel 7
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + eSIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International; HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - IndiaHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International; 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41 - India1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GQML3; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GVU6C
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International; 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - India1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GQML3; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GVU6C
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Google Pixel 7
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 55.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.2
InfraredYes—

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Google Pixel 7
Water resistanceIP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Google Pixel 7
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsMarble Mist, Black Infinity, Nexus BlueObsidian, Lemongrass, Snow

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Google Pixel 7
LoudspeakersYesYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Regulatory

Regulatory specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Google Pixel 7
SAR (US)1.20 W/kg (head)     0.91 W/kg (body)—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Google Pixel 7
EnergyClass A—
Battery61:48h endurance, 1200 cycles—
Free fallClass A (300 falls)—
RepairabilityClass B—

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Google Pixel 7
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 1390121 (v10) GeekBench: 4006 (v6) 3DMark: 3033 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 813114 (v9) GeekBench: 3288 (v5.1) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Measured display brightness1231 nits max brightness (measured)974 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness-27.1 LUFS (Good)-26.2 LUFS (Good)
Active use battery scoreActive use score 14:42h—
Legacy battery endurance rating—Endurance rating 96h

Similarities

  • Both have 8 GB RAM.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both support 5G networks.
  • Both charge over USB-C.

In summary

For most buyers the OnePlus Nord CE5 is the better buy; the Google Pixel 7 makes sense if you want better water and dust protection.

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