Samsung
Galaxy A25 vs Nord CE5
Device summary
OnePlus
Nord CE5
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | — | 6.8-inch |
| Dimensions | 76.5 mm × 161.0 mm × 8.3 mm | 76.0 mm × 163.6 mm × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 199 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | — | AMOLED |
| Resolution | — | 2392 × 1080 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | — | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex |
| RAM | — | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | — | Main · 50 MP · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | — | Ultra Wide · 8 MP |
| Front cameras | — | Front · 16 MP |
| Video recording | — | 4K at 60 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 7100 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 80 W |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | — | Wi‑Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | — | USB Type‑C 2.0 |
Basic information
Release year
- Galaxy A25
- 2023
- Nord CE5
- 2025
Starting price
- Galaxy A25
- —
- Nord CE5
- —
Display size
- Galaxy A25
- —
- Nord CE5
- 6.8-inch
Dimensions
- Galaxy A25
- 76.5 mm × 161.0 mm × 8.3 mm
- Nord CE5
- 76.0 mm × 163.6 mm × 8.3 mm
Weight
- Galaxy A25
- 197 g
- Nord CE5
- 199 g
Front material
- Galaxy A25
- —
- Nord CE5
- —
Back material
- Galaxy A25
- —
- Nord CE5
- —
Display
Display technology
- Galaxy A25
- —
- Nord CE5
- AMOLED
Resolution
- Galaxy A25
- —
- Nord CE5
- 2392 × 1080
Refresh rate
- Galaxy A25
- —
- Nord CE5
- 120 Hz
Performance
Chipset
- Galaxy A25
- —
- Nord CE5
- MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex
RAM
- Galaxy A25
- —
- Nord CE5
- 8 GB, 12 GB
Cameras
Main camera
- Galaxy A25
- —
- Nord CE5
- Main · 50 MP · OIS
Ultra-wide camera
- Galaxy A25
- —
- Nord CE5
- Ultra Wide · 8 MP
Front cameras
- Galaxy A25
- —
- Nord CE5
- Front · 16 MP
Video recording
- Galaxy A25
- —
- Nord CE5
- 4K at 60 fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity
- Galaxy A25
- —
- Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
Wired charging
- Galaxy A25
- —
- Nord CE5
- 80 W
Connectivity
Wi‑Fi
- Galaxy A25
- —
- Nord CE5
- Wi‑Fi 6
Bluetooth
- Galaxy A25
- —
- Nord CE5
- Bluetooth 5.4
USB
- Galaxy A25
- —
- Nord CE5
- USB Type‑C 2.0
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Height
Nord CE5
2.6 mm taller · minor difference
Weight
Galaxy A25
2 g lighter · minor difference
Width
Very similar width
Thickness
Very similar thickness
User Experience Summary
Nord CE5
Strengths
- 7100mAh India battery — class-leading CE endurance
- 199 g at 76.02 mm — best ergonomics in 2025 Nord launches
- Dimensity 8350 Apex with 80W wired charging
Compromises
- 5200mAh global battery unremarkable outside India
- FHD+ display trails Nord 5 1.5K panel
- Plastic frame feels budget versus Nord 5 glass build