OnePlus Nord N30 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
Comparing phones from vastly different market segments reveals striking contrasts in priorities. Samsung's Galaxy Note 10+ delivers a premium flagship experience with its 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display (1200 nits, 3040x1440), superior camera system featuring optical zoom and 4K@60fps video, and robust IP68 water resistance. OnePlus Nord N30 counters with exceptional value through a larger 6.72-inch IPS LCD screen at 120Hz, massive 5000 mAh battery with fast 50W charging, and capable 108MP main camera, though it lacks wireless charging and NFC. Performance-wise, the Note 10+ features Snapdragon 855 for sustained flagship tasks, while the Nord N30's Snapdragon 695 handles everyday use competently. Battery endurance significantly favors the Nord N30 given its larger capacity, despite the Note 10+'s wireless charging convenience. Picture quality heavily favors Samsung's AMOLED technology over the IPS panel. For budget-conscious users prioritizing battery life and screen refresh rates, the Nord N30 offers compelling value. Professionals and multimedia enthusiasts requiring superior cameras, water resistance, and premium display will prefer the Note 10+ despite its premium pricing and older software.
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 Note 10+ if…
- →S Pen with air gesture controls and Bluetooth LE
- →Gorgeous 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
- →45W super fast charging for rapid top-ups
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 Note 10+
Pros
- S Pen with air gesture controls and Bluetooth LE
- Gorgeous 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
- 45W super fast charging for rapid top-ups
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking effortlessly
- Versatile quad-camera system with ToF depth sensor
Cons
- 60Hz display when competitors were moving to high refresh rates
- No headphone jack — a first for the Note series
- Exynos variant has weaker GPU performance than Snapdragon
- Glass back is slippery and fragile without a case
- Samsung software updates have ended
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord N30 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 196 g |
| Material | Plastic back and frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 165.5 x 76.0 x 8.3 mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75 | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@60fps, Super Steady |
| Ultrawide | 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | VGA ToF 3D sensor |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 50W SuperVOOC wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.72 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 680 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
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