OnePlus Nord N30 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Verdict
The OnePlus Nord N30 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The OnePlus Nord N30 is the cheaper of the two at $299 versus $1,800, a difference of about $1,501. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. OnePlus Nord N30 stands out for 108 mp main camera for high-resolution shots, while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is praised for thinnest and lightest galaxy z fold ever. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
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 Z Fold7 if…
- →Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- →7.6-inch foldable inner display
- →S Pen support
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 Z Fold7
Pros
- Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- 7.6-inch foldable inner display
- S Pen support
- Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
Cons
- $1800 starting price
- Only 25W wired charging
- Cover display crease still visible
- 239g is heavy
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord N30 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 239 g |
| Material | Plastic back and frame | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP54 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 165.5 x 76.0 x 8.3 mm | 150 x 68 x 10.9 mm (folded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75 | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP (cover), 4 MP (under display) |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| 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 | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 50W SuperVOOC wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.72 inches | 7.6 inches (inner), 6.2 inches (cover) |
| Type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2160 x 1856 (inner) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 680 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
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