OnePlus Nord 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A24
The Verdict
OnePlus Nord 3 delivers superior performance with its Dimensity 9000 chipset, 120Hz AMOLED display at 1450 nits, and blazingly fast 80W charging, justifying its $150 price premium. Samsung Galaxy A24 counters with a practical 5000 mAh battery, reliable 50MP main camera with OIS, and Samsung's refined One UI software, though its Helio G99 processor and 90Hz display feel dated for 2024. Camera capabilities are nearly identical on paper, but Nord 3's superior processor handles computational photography better. Galaxy A24 lacks 5G connectivity, a significant limitation at this price point. For users prioritizing performance, display quality, and charging speed, OnePlus Nord 3 is the clear choice. Galaxy A24 works best for budget-conscious buyers who prioritize software reliability and camera fundamentals over raw power.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus Nord 3 if…
- →Dimensity 9000 delivers flagship-tier performance
- →80W fast charging for rapid top-ups
- →50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor for good low-light
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A24 if…
- →Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- →OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- →5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
OnePlus Nord 3
Pros
- Dimensity 9000 delivers flagship-tier performance
- 80W fast charging for rapid top-ups
- 50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor for good low-light
- 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Bright 1450 nit AMOLED display
Cons
- No wireless charging
- No official IP rating
- 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro are weak
- Not available in North America
- USB 2.0 data speeds
Samsung Galaxy A24
Pros
- Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- 5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
- 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling
- 25W charging is reasonable for the price class
Cons
- No 5G support — 4G LTE only
- Helio G99 struggles with demanding games
- No water resistance or IP rating
- Video recording limited to 1080p at 30fps
- Ultrawide camera at 8 MP is low resolution
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 3 | Samsung Galaxy A24 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193.5 g | 195 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 | Plastic frame, glass front |
| IP rating | No official rating | None |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 75 x 8.2 mm | 159 x 75 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890) | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W SuperVOOC wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.74 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2772 x 1240 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1450 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz + 3x2.85 GHz + 4x1.80 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MC10 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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