Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs OnePlus Nord N30
The Verdict
iPhone 15 Plus delivers a premium experience with its 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display (2000 nits), A16 Bionic chip, and superior 48MP camera with 4K Dolby Vision recording. Battery capacity of 4383 mAh supports all-day use with 15W MagSafe wireless charging. Nord N30 counters with a larger 5000 mAh battery, faster 50W charging, and 120Hz IPS display, appealing to value-conscious buyers seeking longer runtime. However, the Nord N30's plastic build, weaker 680-nit brightness, and dated Snapdragon 695 processor pale against the iPhone's premium aluminum construction and processing prowess. Camera quality heavily favors the iPhone's advanced computational photography and Dolby Vision capabilities over the Nord's higher megapixel count with inferior optics. iPhone 15 Plus is the clear choice for those prioritizing performance, display quality, and camera sophistication, though the Nord N30 makes sense for budget buyers needing extended battery life.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Plus if…
- →Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- →Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- →48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
Buy the OnePlus Nord N30 if…
- →108 MP main camera for high-resolution shots
- →50W charging is fast for the budget tier
- →5G connectivity at entry-level price
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Pros
- Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- 48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
- First USB-C port on a standard Plus model
- Large display great for media consumption
Cons
- Capped at 60Hz with no ProMotion upgrade
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
- Bulky and heavy for everyday use
OnePlus Nord N30
Pros
- 108 MP main camera for high-resolution shots
- 50W charging is fast for the budget tier
- 5G connectivity at entry-level price
- Large 6.72-inch display
- Solid battery life from 5000 mAh
Cons
- IPS LCD can't match AMOLED contrast or color
- No NFC for contactless payments
- Depth sensor barely useful as ultrawide replacement
- Snapdragon 695 shows its limits in demanding apps
- No wireless charging
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | OnePlus Nord N30 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 193 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Plastic back and frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 165.5 x 76.0 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP, f/1.75 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 1080p@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4383 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 50W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.72 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 680 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
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