Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs OnePlus Nord N300 5G
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 12 Pro commands a 4.4x price premium, and the gap in performance justifies much of that cost. The A14 Bionic chip dominates MediaTek's Dimensity 810, delivering snappier app launches, smoother gaming, and superior sustained performance. Display quality heavily favors the iPhone 12 Pro: its 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED runs at 800 nits brightness with 60Hz refresh versus the Nord N300's 6.56-inch IPS LCD at 550 nits and 90Hz. The iPhone's camera system excels with its dual 12MP telephoto and ultrawide lenses plus Dolby Vision 4K video recording, while the Nord N300 offers a 48MP main sensor but only 1080p video and limited zoom capabilities. Battery capacity favors OnePlus (5000mAh vs 2815mAh), and the Nord N300's 33W charging beats the iPhone's 20W wired speed. However, IP68 dust and water resistance on the iPhone versus no rating on OnePlus matters for durability. Storage flexibility and iOS ecosystem integration give iPhone 12 Pro lasting software value. OnePlus Nord N300 5G is an excellent budget option for users prioritizing battery life and affordability, but the iPhone 12 Pro delivers superior overall experience for those willing to invest.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 12 Pro if…
- →First iPhone with LiDAR scanner for AR and Night mode portraits
- →Introduced MagSafe magnetic accessory ecosystem
- →First 5nm chip (A14 Bionic) on any smartphone
Buy the OnePlus Nord N300 5G if…
- →5G connectivity at a budget-friendly $228
- →33W SUPERVOOC fast charging at this price is impressive
- →5000 mAh battery provides reliable two-day endurance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Pros
- First iPhone with LiDAR scanner for AR and Night mode portraits
- Introduced MagSafe magnetic accessory ecosystem
- First 5nm chip (A14 Bionic) on any smartphone
- ProRAW format for professional photo editing
- Flat-edge design revival praised for aesthetics
Cons
- No 120Hz ProMotion display at Pro pricing
- Small 2815 mAh battery requires charging daily
- Charger removed from box controversially
- 2.5x telephoto falls short of Android competition
OnePlus Nord N300 5G
Pros
- 5G connectivity at a budget-friendly $228
- 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging at this price is impressive
- 5000 mAh battery provides reliable two-day endurance
- Clean OxygenOS with minimal bloatware
- NFC for contactless payments
Cons
- HD+ resolution is noticeably low on the 6.56-inch display
- Only 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage is very tight
- 2 MP depth sensor is essentially useless
- Dimensity 810 is basic — limited gaming capability
- Only one OS update promised
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 Pro | OnePlus Nord N300 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 12 (OxygenOS 12.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 189 g | 190 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Plastic frame and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm | 163.8 x 75.1 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP, f/1.8, PDAF |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 1080p@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 2.5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | — |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 33W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.56 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 1612 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 550 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 810 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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