OnePlus Nord N30 vs Realme GT 5 Pro
The Verdict
OnePlus Nord N30 delivers solid budget-friendly performance with its 120Hz IPS LCD display and Snapdragon 695 processor, suitable for everyday tasks and light gaming. Its 5000mAh battery with 50W charging and 108MP main camera provide decent value at $299. However, Realme GT 5 Pro dominates across virtually every metric: featuring a stunning 3216x1440 LTPO AMOLED display with 4500-nit peak brightness, flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, and a superior camera system including a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and OIS. Battery capacity reaches 5400mAh with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. Build quality jumps to Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with IP65 rating versus Nord's IP54 plastic construction. Storage scales up to 1TB. While the GT 5 Pro costs double, its generational leap in processing power, display technology, and computational photography justifies the premium. For users prioritizing performance, camera versatility, and longevity, Realme GT 5 Pro is the superior choice.
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 Realme GT 5 Pro if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship performance at $599
- →4500-nit peak brightness is class-leading
- →100W wired and 50W wireless charging
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
Realme GT 5 Pro
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship performance at $599
- 4500-nit peak brightness is class-leading
- 100W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Periscope 3x telephoto at this price is exceptional value
- Wi-Fi 7 future-proofed connectivity
Cons
- Heavy at 220 g
- Realme UI carries some bloatware
- 8 MP ultrawide is a weak link in the camera system
- USB-C 2.0 despite flagship ambitions
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord N30 | Realme GT 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) | Android 14 (Realme UI 5.0) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 220 g |
| Material | Plastic back and frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 165.5 x 76.0 x 8.3 mm | 161.5 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75 | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890) |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) | 8 MP, f/2.2, 112-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.65, 3x periscope optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5400 mAh |
| Charging | 50W SuperVOOC wired | 100W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.72 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3216 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 680 | 4500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
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