OnePlus Nord N30 vs Samsung Galaxy S22
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S22 and OnePlus Nord N30 occupy different market segments entirely. The Galaxy S22 commands a $500 premium with flagship performance, featuring Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 against the Nord N30's Snapdragon 695, resulting in noticeably faster app launches and gaming. Samsung's 50 MP main camera with OIS and 3x optical zoom produces superior photos in various lighting conditions compared to the Nord N30's 108 MP sensor without OIS, which relies on computational photography. Display quality differs significantly: the S22's 1300-nit Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen offers stunning colors and deep blacks versus the Nord N30's 680-nit IPS LCD panel. Battery capacity favors the Nord N30 at 5000 mAh with 50W charging, but the S22's 3700 mAh still delivers comparable daily life with more efficient performance and adds 15W wireless charging. Build quality separates them too, with the S22's Gorilla Glass Victus+ and aluminum frame outclassing the Nord N30's plastic construction, though the Nord N30 maintains solid IP54 protection. For someone prioritizing performance, photography, and display quality, the Galaxy S22 justifies its premium. Budget-conscious users wanting a capable daily driver with exceptional battery life should choose the Nord N30.
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 S22 if…
- →Compact flagship with 6.1-inch 120Hz AMOLED
- →Triple camera with 3x telephoto
- →Lightweight at 167 g
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 S22
Pros
- Compact flagship with 6.1-inch 120Hz AMOLED
- Triple camera with 3x telephoto
- Lightweight at 167 g
- Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection
- Four years of OS updates from Samsung
Cons
- Small 3700 mAh battery with mediocre endurance
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs hot
- Slow 25W charging
- No microSD card slot
- No charger in the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord N30 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 167 g |
| Material | Plastic back and frame | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 165.5 x 76.0 x 8.3 mm | 146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75 | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 3700 mAh |
| Charging | 50W SuperVOOC wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.72 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 680 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
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