OnePlus Nord N30 vs Samsung Galaxy A34
The Verdict
OnePlus Nord N30 offers superior processing power via Snapdragon 695 and faster 50W charging, alongside a larger 6.72-inch display with 120Hz refresh. However, Samsung Galaxy A34 delivers more balanced overall value with its brighter 1000-nit AMOLED screen, superior camera system featuring optical image stabilization and 4K video recording, IP67 water/dust resistance (versus IP54), and NFC support. Samsung's 25W charging feels sluggish compared to OnePlus's 50W, yet the A34's MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor handles daily tasks competently. Camera quality heavily favors Samsung with f/1.8 aperture on the main sensor and dedicated ultrawide lens versus OnePlus's minimal ultrawide. For $50 more, Galaxy A34 provides better durability ratings, superior display technology, and practical features like NFC that matter for everyday users. OnePlus excels in raw performance and charging speed, making it ideal for power users, while Samsung's all-around refinement suits most consumers better.
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 Samsung Galaxy A34 if…
- →IP67 water and dust resistance at an affordable price
- →Vivid 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Large 5000 mAh battery provides solid endurance
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
Samsung Galaxy A34
Pros
- IP67 water and dust resistance at an affordable price
- Vivid 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery provides solid endurance
- Four years of OS updates promised
- 5G connectivity for future-proofing
Cons
- Only 6 GB RAM in base configuration
- No OIS on the 48 MP main camera
- Wi-Fi 5 limits wireless speeds
- Macro lens instead of a proper telephoto
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord N30 | Samsung Galaxy A34 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) | Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 199 g |
| Material | Plastic back and frame | Polycarbonate back, aluminum-look frame |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 165.5 x 76.0 x 8.3 mm | 161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75 | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 5 MP macro |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 50W SuperVOOC wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.72 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2340 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 (2x2.6 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
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