OnePlus Nord CE 3 vs Tecno Camon 30 Premier
The Verdict
Both phones deliver solid mid-range performance at different price points. OnePlus Nord CE 3 offers excellent value at $299 with its 120Hz AMOLED display, 67W charging, and reliable Snapdragon 782G performance. Tecno Camon 30 Premier justifies its $399 premium through superior specifications: brighter 1300-nit display, faster MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate processor, 12GB RAM, 512GB storage, 50MP telephoto lens, 15W wireless charging, and IP65 dust resistance versus IP54. Camera performance favors Tecno with its 50MP f/1.69 main sensor and dedicated telephoto. Battery capacity matches at 5000mAh, but Tecno's 70W charging slightly edges OnePlus's 67W. Software-wise, Android 14 on Tecno is newer than Android 13. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing value, Nord CE 3 excels. For those wanting flagship features at mid-range prices, Camon 30 Premier provides superior hardware and future-proofing despite costing $100 more.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus Nord CE 3 if…
- →67W fast charging at an affordable price
- →120Hz AMOLED display looks great
- →Large 5000 mAh battery for all-day use
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 CE 3
Pros
- 67W fast charging at an affordable price
- 120Hz AMOLED display looks great
- Large 5000 mAh battery for all-day use
- OIS on the main camera is unusual at this price
- Lightweight and slim for a 6.7-inch phone
Cons
- Snapdragon 782G is a mid-tier chip
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- Only Wi-Fi 5 support
- IP54 is minimal water resistance
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 CE 3 | Tecno Camon 30 Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) | Android 14 (HiOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 196 g |
| Material | Plastic back, aluminum frame | Vegan leather back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 163.9 x 75.0 x 8.1 mm | 162.9 x 75.3 x 7.95 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.69, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| 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 | 67W SuperVOOC wired | 70W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.77 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 950 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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