Motorola Edge (2025) vs OnePlus Nord CE5

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Verdict

The Motorola Edge (2025) scores higher in 4 of 6 sections (camera, design & durability, connectivity & features and display), while the OnePlus Nord CE5 leads in performance; they are even on battery.

The biggest difference is camera: 83 vs 54 points.

The OnePlus Nord CE5 is the newer model, announced 2 months after the Motorola Edge (2025).

Choose the Motorola Edge (2025) for camera and design & durability; choose the OnePlus Nord CE5 for performance.

Edge (2025) leads in 13 fields
Nord CE5 leads in 6 fields
16 ties

35 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	Edge (2025)	Nord CE5
Overall
Performance	57	70
Camera	83	54
Battery	76	74
Display	90	78
Design & durability	94	77
Connectivity & features	71	56

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: Edge (2025): 50/100; Nord CE5: 62/100(Better)
Chipset: Edge (2025): Dimensity 7400 Ultra; Nord CE5: Dimensity 8350 Apex
RAM (max): Edge (2025): 8 GB; Nord CE5: 12 GB(Better)
Storage (max): Edge (2025): 256 GB; Nord CE5: 256 GB
Process node: Edge (2025): 4 nm; Nord CE5: 4 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: Edge (2025): 50 MP; Nord CE5: 50 MP
Main sensor size: Edge (2025): 1/1.56″(Better); Nord CE5: 1/1.95″
Optical stabilization (OIS): Edge (2025): Yes; Nord CE5: Yes
Ultra-wide camera: Edge (2025): Yes; Nord CE5: Yes
Telephoto camera: Edge (2025): Yes(Better); Nord CE5: No
Periscope lens: Edge (2025): No; Nord CE5: No
Optical zoom: Edge (2025): 3×(Better); Nord CE5: No
Video recording: Edge (2025): 4K 30 fps; Nord CE5: 4K 60 fps(Better)
Front camera: Edge (2025): 50 MP(Better); Nord CE5: 16 MP
Front camera 4K video: Edge (2025): Yes; Nord CE5: No

Battery

Battery capacity: Edge (2025): 5200 mAh; Nord CE5: 5200 mAh
Battery endurance (EU label): Edge (2025): Unknown; Nord CE5: 61:48 h
EU label cycles: Edge (2025): Unknown; Nord CE5: 1200
Wired charging: Edge (2025): 68 W; Nord CE5: 80 W(Better)
Wireless charging: Edge (2025): 15 W(Better); Nord CE5: No
Reverse charging: Edge (2025): No; Nord CE5: No
Reverse charging type: Edge (2025): No; Nord CE5: No

Display

Screen size: Edge (2025): 6.7″; Nord CE5: 6.77″
Panel type: Edge (2025): OLED; Nord CE5: OLED
Refresh rate: Edge (2025): 120 Hz; Nord CE5: 120 Hz
Pixel density: Edge (2025): 444 ppi(Better); Nord CE5: 387 ppi
Peak brightness: Edge (2025): 4500 nits(Better); Nord CE5: 1430 nits
Resolution: Edge (2025): 1220x2712; Nord CE5: 1080x2392
Screen protection: Edge (2025): Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; Nord CE5: Unknown

Design & durability

Weight: Edge (2025): 181 g(Better); Nord CE5: 199 g
Thickness: Edge (2025): 8 mm(Better); Nord CE5: 8.2 mm
Dust & water resistance: Edge (2025): IP68 + IP69(Better); Nord CE5: IP65–IP67
EU repairability class: Edge (2025): Unknown; Nord CE5: B
EU drop resistance class: Edge (2025): Unknown; Nord CE5: A
EU energy class: Edge (2025): Unknown; Nord CE5: A

Connectivity & features

5G: Edge (2025): Yes; Nord CE5: Yes
Wi-Fi: Edge (2025): Wi-Fi 6E(Better); Nord CE5: Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth: Edge (2025): Unknown; Nord CE5: 5.4
USB speed: Edge (2025): Unknown; Nord CE5: USB 2.0
USB port: Edge (2025): USB-C; Nord CE5: USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output: Edge (2025): No; Nord CE5: No
NFC: Edge (2025): Yes; Nord CE5: Yes
eSIM: Edge (2025): Yes(Better); Nord CE5: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB): Edge (2025): No; Nord CE5: No
Satellite connectivity: Edge (2025): No; Nord CE5: No
Stereo speakers: Edge (2025): Yes(Better); Nord CE5: No
3.5 mm headphone jack: Edge (2025): No; Nord CE5: No
Fingerprint reader: Edge (2025): Under display (optical); Nord CE5: Under display (optical)
3D face unlock: Edge (2025): No; Nord CE5: No
Infrared blaster: Edge (2025): No; Nord CE5: Yes(Better)
FM radio: Edge (2025): No; Nord CE5: No
microSD slot: Edge (2025): No; Nord CE5: Yes(Better)
Card slot: Edge (2025): No; Nord CE5: microSD (shared SIM slot)

General

Operating system: Edge (2025): Android 15; Nord CE5: Android 15
Launch price: Edge (2025): $ 219.99; Nord CE5: € 299.00
Year: Edge (2025): 2025; Nord CE5: 2025

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	Edge (2025)	Nord CE5
Network
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - India
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71	1, 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 - India
5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6	1, 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 - India
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
Announced	2025, May 27	2025, July 08
Status	Available. Released 2025, June 06	Available. Released 2025, July 08
Body
Dimensions	161.2 x 73.1 x 8 mm (6.35 x 2.88 x 0.31 in)	163.6 x 76 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 2.99 x 0.32 in)
Weight	181 g (6.38 oz)	199 g (7.02 oz)
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets)
Display
Type	P-OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 4500 nits peak	Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 1430 nits (peak)
Size	6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~92.0% screen-to-body ratio)	6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1220 x 2712 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~444 ppi density)	1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) Ultra HDR image support
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 7i	–
Platform
OS	Android 15	Android 15, ColorOS 15
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 7400 Ultra (4 nm)	Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Apex (4 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x3.20 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.20 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU	Mali-G615 MC2	Mali G615-MC6
Memory
Card slot	No	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal	256GB 8GB RAM UFS	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM UFS 3.1
Main Camera
Triple	50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f2.0, 73mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 0.64µm, PDAF	–
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, Ultra HDR, panorama
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS	4K@30/60fps (HDR), 1080p@30/60/120/480fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Dual	–	50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Selfie camera
Single	50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF	16 MP, f/2.4, 23mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Features	HDR	Panorama
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps	1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)	Yes
3.5mm jack	No 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio	No
Comms
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth	Yes	5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0
Infrared port	–	Yes
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Smart Connect support	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
Type	5200 mAh	Market-dependent versions: · 5200 mAh (Global) · Si/C Li-Ion 7100 mAh (India)
Charging	68W wired 15W wireless	80W wired Bypass charging
Misc
Colors	Deep Forest	Marble Mist, Black Infinity, Nexus Blue
Models	XT2519	CPH2719
Price	$ 219.99	€ 299.00 / £ 259.99
SAR	–	1.20 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body)
EU LABEL
Energy	–	Class A
Battery	–	61:48h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fall	–	Class A (300 falls)
Repairability	–	Class B