OnePlus Nord N30 vs Poco F5
The Verdict
Poco F5 delivers superior performance and connectivity despite a $50 premium. Its Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset with Adreno 725 GPU significantly outpaces Nord N30's Snapdragon 695, offering noticeably smoother gaming and multitasking. Display quality favors Poco with AMOLED technology reaching 1000 nits versus IPS LCD at 680 nits, providing deeper blacks and better outdoor visibility. Camera systems differ strategically: Nord N30 boasts a larger 108MP main sensor with f/1.75 aperture, while Poco F5 prioritizes practical excellence with OIS, 4K video, and a proper 8MP ultrawide. Charging speed advantage goes to Poco at 67W versus 50W. Storage doubles on Poco (256GB vs 128GB), and connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E, NFC, and Bluetooth 5.3. Nord N30 compensates with longer battery capacity and lighter design, though both share 5000mAh batteries. For users prioritizing performance, display quality, and modern features, Poco F5 justifies its price premium. Nord N30 suits budget-conscious buyers accepting performance compromises.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Poco F5 if…
- →Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- →Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- →67W fast charging at a budget price
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
Poco F5
Pros
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- 67W fast charging at a budget price
- Lightweight and slim design
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Cons
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- IP53 splash resistance is minimal
- MIUI heavy software experience
- No telephoto lens
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord N30 | Poco F5 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) | Android 13 (MIUI 14 for POCO) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 181 g |
| Material | Plastic back and frame | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 165.5 x 76.0 x 8.3 mm | 161.9 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75 | 64 MP, f/1.79, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 50W SuperVOOC wired | 67W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.72 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 680 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) | Octa-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 725 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
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