Honor Magic 5 Pro vs OnePlus Nord N30
The Verdict
Honor Magic 5 Pro commands a significant premium at $899 over the Nord N30's $299 price point, and delivers substantially superior specifications across nearly every dimension. Its 6.81-inch LTPO OLED display with 1800 nits brightness and 120Hz refresh dramatically outperforms the Nord N30's 680-nit IPS LCD screen. Photography capabilities are vastly different: the Magic 5 Pro features a versatile triple camera system with 50MP main (Sony IMX906, f/1.6, OIS), 50MP telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom, and 50MP ultrawide, while the Nord N30 relies on a single 108MP main sensor and 2MP depth camera with no zoom. Performance-wise, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with Adreno 740 GPU crushes the older Snapdragon 695 processor. Battery technology also favors Magic 5 Pro with 66W wired and 50W wireless charging versus Nord N30's 50W wired-only charging. IP68 water resistance beats IP54, and build quality with aluminum frame and nano-crystal glass surpasses plastic construction. For users needing flagship features, professional photography, and cutting-edge performance, the Magic 5 Pro justifies its cost. Budget-conscious consumers prioritizing basic functionality should choose the Nord N30.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Honor Magic 5 Pro if…
- →Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- →50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
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
Honor Magic 5 Pro
Pros
- Triple 50 MP camera system with excellent 3.5x periscope telephoto
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers flagship performance
- 50W wireless charging is among the fastest available
- IP68 water resistance with 5100 mAh battery
- 3D face unlock via ToF sensor is fast and secure
Cons
- Thick and heavy at 219 g and 8.77 mm
- MagicOS software is heavily skinned — not stock Android
- Brand recognition is lower than Samsung or Apple in Western markets
- 66W wired charging is slower than competitors like OnePlus 100W
- Limited global after-sales service network
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 | Honor Magic 5 Pro | OnePlus Nord N30 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.1) | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 219 g | 193 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, nano-crystal glass back | Plastic back and frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm | 165.5 x 76.0 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony IMX906 | 108 MP, f/1.75 |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.4, 3D ToF | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/3.0, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0 | 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 50W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.81 inches | 6.72 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2848 x 1312 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1800 | 680 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
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