India, Sept. 19 -- The OnePlus Nord 5 is the most premium model in the Nord series. It has Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 144 Hz AMOLED display and 6,800 mAh battery. This combination pushes a mid-range phone into near-flagship territory. Priced at Rs. 34,999, it delivers on performance, battery life and software support but doesn't enter premium pricing.

Nord 5 has a matte glass back with flat edges and minimal bezels which makes the phone look and feel clean and solid. It's 8.2 mm thick and 211 g which gives it a premium feel without being too bulky. It has stereo speakers for multimedia and in-display fingerprint sensor for quick unlock. Unlike many mid-rangers, it does carry an official IP65 rating. This means it is dust tight and r...