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Oneplus Nord CE5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished

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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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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished

  • 187 g.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 256 GB storage in this version.
KSh 45,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The OnePlus Nord CE5 has a much bigger battery (5,200 mAh), charges faster (80 W) and runs newer Android 15, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished has a brighter screen for outdoor use, is lighter (187 g) and slimmer and has stereo speakers.

Weight

OnePlus Nord CE5
199 g
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
187 g

Display

OnePlus Nord CE5
About 6.77 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
About 6.7 inch screen

Performance

OnePlus Nord CE5
Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Apex (4 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) processor

Storage

OnePlus Nord CE5
UFS 3.1
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
UFS 4.0

Charging

OnePlus Nord CE5
80 W rated wired charging power
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
25 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

OnePlus Nord CE5

  • Bigger battery: 5,200 mAh (vs 3,700 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 80 W (vs 25 W).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP (vs 12 MP).
  • Newer Android 15 (vs Android 13).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 16 MP (vs 10 MP).

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished

  • Brighter display: up to 1,750 nits (vs 1,430).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6E (vs Wi-Fi 6).
  • Lighter: 187 g (vs 199 g).
  • Slimmer: 6.9 mm thick (vs 8.2 mm).
  • Stereo speakers.
  • 15 W wireless charging.

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PriorityOnePlus Nord CE5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
Display6.77-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 387 ppi6.7-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 425 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS12 MP main camera with OIS
PerformanceMediatek Dimensity 8350 Apex processorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor
Battery capacity5,200 mAh battery3,700 mAh battery
Charging80 W wired charging25 W wired, 15 W wireless charging
Weight199 g187 g

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
BrandOnePlusSamsung
ModelOnePlus Nord CE5Galaxy Z Flip5
Announced2025, July 082023, July 26
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, July 08Available. Released 2023, August 11
Model numbersCPH2719SM-F731B, SM-F731B/DS, SM-F731U, SM-F731U1, SM-F731W, SM-F731N
Device type / form family—Smartphone

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
Dimensions163.6 x 76 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 2.99 x 0.32 in)Unfolded: 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm Folded: 85.1 x 71.9 x 15.1 mm
Weight199 g (7.02 oz)187 g (6.60 oz)
Build materials—Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Form factor—Foldable smartphone

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
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)Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak); 6.7 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density)1080 x 2640 pixels (~425 ppi density)
Display featuresUltra HDR image supportFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak)
Cover display—Super AMOLED, 60Hz, 3.4 inches, 720 x 748 pixels (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), 306 ppi
Display technology—Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak)
Display size—6.7 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Refresh rate—120Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
ProcessorMediatek Dimensity 8350 Apex (4 nm)Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.35 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x3.20 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.20 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUMali G615-MC6Adreno 740

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
RAM8GB8GB
Storage256GB256GB
Storage technologyUFS 3.1UFS 4.0
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)No
Memory configurationsThis listing: 256GB 8GB RAM. Model configurations: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM—

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
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", 1.12µm12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Front camera16 MP, f/2.4, 23mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, Ultra HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video4K@30/60fps (HDR), 1080p@30/60/120/480fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS, OIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, HDR10+
Front camera featuresPanoramaHDR
Front camera video1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS4K@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
BatteryMarket-dependent versions: · 5200 mAh (Global) · Si/C Li-Ion 7100 mAh (India)Li-Po 3700 mAh
Charging80W wired Bypass charging25W wired, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
Operating systemAndroid 15, ColorOS 15Android 13, upgradable to Android 17, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 9.0

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
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 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International; HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - IndiaHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 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, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - Canada
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, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 2, 5, 48, 66, 77, 78, 257, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA (Verizon) 2, 5, 38, 41, 66, 71, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Canada
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 55.3, A2DP, LE
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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
InfraredYes—

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
Water resistanceIP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets)—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsMarble Mist, Black Infinity, Nexus Blue—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
LoudspeakersYesYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features—32-bit/384kHz audio

Regulatory

Regulatory specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
SAR (US)1.20 W/kg (head)     0.91 W/kg (body)—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
EnergyClass A—
Battery61:48h endurance, 1200 cycles—
Free fallClass A (300 falls)—
RepairabilityClass B—

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 1390121 (v10) GeekBench: 4006 (v6) 3DMark: 3033 (Wild Life Extreme)—
Measured display brightness1231 nits max brightness (measured)—
Measured loudspeaker loudness-27.1 LUFS (Good)—
Active use battery scoreActive use score 14:42h—

Refurbished unit information

Refurbished unit information specifications comparison
SpecificationNord CE5Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished
Condition—Refurbished / EX-UK

Similarities

  • Both have 8 GB RAM.
  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both support 5G networks.
  • Both charge over USB-C.

In summary

For most buyers the OnePlus Nord CE5 is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Refurbished makes sense if you want a brighter screen for outdoor use.

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