OnePlus Nord CE 3 vs Tecno Camon 30 Pro
The Verdict
Both phones deliver solid mid-range performance at nearly identical price points, but they emphasize different strengths. The OnePlus Nord CE 3 excels with its refined OxygenOS experience, faster 67W charging, and proven Snapdragon reliability, making it ideal for software enthusiasts who value consistency. Battery capacity matches at 5000 mAh, though OnePlus charges slightly quicker. The Tecno Camon 30 Pro counters with superior hardware specs across the board: the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor runs faster CPU cores (up to 3.1 GHz versus 2.7 GHz), boasts a more powerful Mali-G610 GPU, and includes 12 GB RAM standard versus 8 GB on OnePlus. Display brightness reaches 1300 nits versus 950 nits, improving outdoor visibility significantly. Tecno's main camera uses the superior Sony IMX890 sensor with f/1.9 aperture, and the front camera jumps to 50 MP with autofocus for sharper selfies. Software-wise, Android 14 on Tecno provides newer features, though OxygenOS typically offers cleaner customization. The Camon 30 Pro also features IP64 water resistance versus IP54, plus Wi-Fi 6 instead of Wi-Fi 5. If you prioritize software polish and charging speed, choose the OnePlus. For raw performance, camera quality, and future-proof specs, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro delivers better value despite being $50 more expensive.
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 Pro if…
- →Sony IMX890 main sensor punches above its weight for the price
- →50MP front camera is excellent for selfie enthusiasts
- →70W fast charging is generous in the budget segment
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 Pro
Pros
- Sony IMX890 main sensor punches above its weight for the price
- 50MP front camera is excellent for selfie enthusiasts
- 70W fast charging is generous in the budget segment
- Thin and lightweight design at 7.9 mm and 190 g
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking smoothly
Cons
- No real ultrawide camera — the 2MP depth sensor is useless
- HiOS software is heavily skinned with bloatware
- IP64 splash resistance is minimal protection
- Limited brand presence means fewer accessories and service centers
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE 3 | Tecno Camon 30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) | Android 14 (HiOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 190 g |
| Material | Plastic back, aluminum frame | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Dimensions | 163.9 x 75.0 x 8.1 mm | 162.9 x 74.9 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX890) |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 2 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W SuperVOOC wired | 70W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2436 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 Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| 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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