OnePlus Nord 5 Heads New Product Lineup for July Launch

OnePlus has revealed that five new products will arrive on July 8. The announcement includes two Nord phones, a tablet, a smartwatch, and new earbuds.

Let’s break down what’s coming next from OnePlus.

Nord 5 Goes Flagship in the Mid-Range Segment

The OnePlus Nord 5 stands out in this lineup. It becomes the first Nord device to feature a flagship Snapdragon chip — the Snapdragon 8S Gen 3. This chip supports advanced features but keeps the price in check, targeting upper mid-range buyers.

The phone also comes with an improved cooling system and LPDDR5X RAM support, promising better performance for gaming and multitasking.

Visually, the Nord 5 will be available in a “Dry Ice” pale blue finish, with a dual rear camera layout. This may appeal to fans of clean and simple designs.

Nord CE5: A Lighter, More Affordable Sibling

The Nord CE5 will join the Nord 5 at launch, positioned as a budget-friendly alternative. OnePlus has not yet shared specifications, but it will feature a “Marble Mist” color option.

Both phones will replace the Alert Slider with a new customizable Plus Key, which unlocks AI features under the “AI Plus Mind” experience. This shift suggests OnePlus is focusing on intelligent personalization over traditional hardware elements.

OnePlus Pad Lite Aims for Entry-Level Buyers

The OnePlus Pad Lite is described as an entry-level tablet, likely aimed at students and casual users. The company didn’t share official specs, but a leaked sheet over the weekend suggests the device will have an 11-inch LCD display, a MediaTek Helio G100 chip, and an optional cellular version.

Design-wise, it keeps the central circular rear camera like older OnePlus tablets, skipping the new camera layout seen in the Pad 3.

OnePlus Watch 3 Gets a Compact 43mm Version

After feedback on size, OnePlus is introducing a smaller 43mm version of the Watch 3. This model joins the existing 47mm version. The smaller size may attract users looking for a sleeker, more wrist-friendly design.

Further details remain under wraps, but OnePlus may focus on fitness, battery life, and better compatibility with the Nord phones.

Buds 4 Will Support Hi-Res Audio with Dual Drivers

The fifth product in the lineup is the OnePlus Buds 4, set to launch in green and dark gray. These earbuds will come with dual drivers and support Hi-Res audio, suggesting a clear focus on immersive listening.

This move could help OnePlus challenge players like Nothing and Realme in the budget-audio space.

India and Europe Get First Access on July 8

OnePlus will hold the launch event on July 8, and all five products will be available in India and Europe first. More details, including pricing, will likely surface closer to the launch date.

The Nord 5, as the headliner, sets the tone for the company’s mid-year refresh. By combining high-end performance and AI features in a Nord device, OnePlus is clearly pushing the boundaries of what “mid-range” means.