OnePlus Nord 3 vs Tecno Camon 30 Premier
The Verdict
Both phones occupy the same $399 price point with distinct strengths. OnePlus Nord 3 delivers superior display quality with its 2772 x 1240 resolution and 1450 nits brightness, paired with Dimensity 9000 performance and exceptional 80W charging. Tecno Camon 30 Premier counters with newer Android 14, more RAM (12GB vs 8GB), generous 512GB storage, wireless charging capability, and a more versatile camera setup featuring a 50MP telephoto lens. Display resolution favors Nord 3 significantly, while the Tecno offers better overall usability through software freshness and practical features like IP65 rating and wireless charging. Performance differences are marginal between chipsets. For display enthusiasts and charging speed priority, Nord 3 leads. For those valuing software currency, storage capacity, and wireless convenience, Camon 30 Premier provides better everyday value despite slightly dimmer screen.
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 Tecno Camon 30 Premier if…
- →Sony IMX890 main sensor and dual 50 MP cameras offer strong photography
- →Wireless charging support is rare at this price tier
- →12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage for the base model is generous
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
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
Pros
- Sony IMX890 main sensor and dual 50 MP cameras offer strong photography
- Wireless charging support is rare at this price tier
- 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage for the base model is generous
- Dimensity 8200 Ultimate handles gaming and multitasking well
- 70W fast charging is quick for the 5000 mAh battery
Cons
- Tecno brand has limited presence in Western markets
- HiOS includes bloatware and advertisements
- No ultrawide camera limits versatility
- IP65 is not as protective as IP68
- After-sales and software support is uncertain long-term
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 3 | Tecno Camon 30 Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | Android 14 (HiOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193.5 g | 196 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 | Vegan leather back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | No official rating | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 75 x 8.2 mm | 162.9 x 75.3 x 7.95 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890) | 50 MP, f/1.69, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W SuperVOOC wired | 70W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.74 inches | 6.77 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2772 x 1240 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1450 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz + 3x2.85 GHz + 4x1.80 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MC10 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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