Apple iPhone Air vs OnePlus Nord N30
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone Air and OnePlus Nord N30 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The OnePlus Nord N30 is the cheaper of the two at $299 versus $1,199, a difference of about $900. The Apple iPhone Air is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone Air stands out for thinnest iphone ever at 5.6mm, while OnePlus Nord N30 is praised for 108 mp main camera for high-resolution shots. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone Air if…
- →Thinnest iPhone ever at 5.6mm
- →Only 165g with titanium frame
- →A19 Pro chip in ultra-slim design
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
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone Air
Pros
- Thinnest iPhone ever at 5.6mm
- Only 165g with titanium frame
- A19 Pro chip in ultra-slim design
- 3x more scratch-resistant Ceramic Shield 2
Cons
- Smaller 3149 mAh battery limits endurance
- Only 2x telephoto (no periscope)
- No ultrawide camera
- $1199 for fewer cameras than Pro
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 Air | OnePlus Nord N30 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 19 | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 165 g | 193 g |
| Material | Titanium frame, Ceramic Shield 2 | Plastic back and frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 155 x 73 x 5.6 mm | 165.5 x 76.0 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 108 MP, f/1.75 |
| Front camera | 24 MP, f/1.9, Center Stage | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Dual Capture | 1080p@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3149 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 50W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.72 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1290 x 2796 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 680 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 6-core | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | 6-core GPU | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
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