Moto G84 vs OnePlus Nord N30
The Verdict
Both phones share the Snapdragon 695 processor and 5000 mAh battery, but diverge significantly in display and camera quality. The Moto G84 ($279) features a superior P-OLED display with 1300 nits brightness versus the Nord N30's 680 nit IPS LCD, making it dramatically better for outdoor visibility and color accuracy. The G84's 50 MP f/1.8 main camera with OIS and 8 MP ultrawide outperform the Nord N30's 108 MP sensor (which is typically software-upscaled) paired with a nearly useless 2 MP depth camera. However, the Nord N30 ($299) counters with faster 50W charging instead of 33W, 8 GB RAM versus 6 GB, and a larger 6.72 inch screen for media consumption. The G84 includes NFC and superior build quality with its glass front, while the Nord N30 lacks NFC entirely. At $279, the Moto G84 delivers exceptional value with its standout OLED display and practical triple camera system. The Nord N30 is the heavier device (193g vs 168g) with a more incremental upgrade path. For most users prioritizing display quality and photography, the G84 is the smarter purchase.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Moto G84 if…
- →P-OLED display at a budget price is rare
- →5000 mAh battery with excellent endurance
- →Lightweight and thin at 168 g
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
Moto G84
Pros
- P-OLED display at a budget price is rare
- 5000 mAh battery with excellent endurance
- Lightweight and thin at 168 g
- Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
- Clean near-stock Android
Cons
- Snapdragon 695 struggles with heavy games
- No wireless charging
- IP52 is basic splash resistance
- Only Wi-Fi 5 at this point
- Slow software update cadence from Motorola
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 | Moto G84 | OnePlus Nord N30 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 168 g | 193 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Plastic back and frame |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 160.04 x 74.04 x 7.99 mm | 165.5 x 76.0 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 108 MP, f/1.75 |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W TurboPower | 50W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.72 inches |
| Type | P-OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 680 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
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