OnePlus Nord 4 vs OnePlus Nord N30
The Verdict
OnePlus Nord 4 delivers flagship-class performance with its Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor, LTPO AMOLED display reaching 2150 nits, and superior 50MP main camera with OIS, justifying the $200 premium. Battery capacity edges ahead at 5500mAh with faster 100W charging. Nord N30 counters with an attractive $299 price point, larger 108MP sensor, and respectable 120Hz IPS LCD, though it sacrifices brightness (680 nits), software currency (Android 13 vs 14), and overall build quality with plastic construction and IP54 rating versus IP65. Gaming, photography, and everyday performance all favor Nord 4's newer chipset and superior thermal management. Budget-conscious buyers might appreciate N30's value proposition, but Nord 4 offers meaningfully better experiences across display quality, computational photography, and sustained performance, making it the clearer recommendation for most users willing to invest.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus Nord 4 if…
- →Unique all-metal aluminum unibody design
- →Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 punches above its class
- →Large 5500 mAh battery with 100W charging
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
OnePlus Nord 4
Pros
- Unique all-metal aluminum unibody design
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 punches above its class
- Large 5500 mAh battery with 100W charging
- Bright 2150-nit LTPO AMOLED display
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 at mid-range price
Cons
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- Only IP65 splash resistance
- USB-C 2.0 (slow data transfer)
- Not officially sold in North America
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 | OnePlus Nord 4 | OnePlus Nord N30 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14.1) | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199.5 g | 193 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Plastic back and frame |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 75.0 x 8.0 mm | 165.5 x 76.0 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony LYT-600) | 108 MP, f/1.75 |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree | 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired | 50W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.74 inches | 6.72 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2772 x 1240 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2150 | 680 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 732 | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
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