OnePlus Nord N30 vs Tecno Camon 30 Premier
The Verdict
OnePlus Nord N30 delivers solid budget performance with a 120Hz IPS display, reliable 108MP camera, and excellent 50W charging at $299. Tecno Camon 30 Premier ($399) steps up significantly with a superior AMOLED screen (1300 nits brightness), more powerful MediaTek processor, dual rear cameras with optical image stabilization, 70W wired plus 15W wireless charging, and premium vegan leather design. Camera quality favors Tecno's 50MP primary sensor with OIS and its 50MP telephoto, while OnePlus compensates with software polish and cleaner interface. Both pack 5000mAh batteries and 120Hz displays. For $100 more, Tecno offers better imaging, faster performance, wireless charging, superior build quality, and a more vibrant display. OnePlus better suits budget-conscious users prioritizing software experience. Tecno Camon 30 Premier is the stronger overall phone for those willing to spend the extra $100.
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 Tecno Camon 30 Premier if…
- →Sony IMX890 main sensor and dual 50 MP cameras offer strong photography
- →Wireless charging support is rare at this price tier
- →12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage for the base model is generous
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
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
Pros
- Sony IMX890 main sensor and dual 50 MP cameras offer strong photography
- Wireless charging support is rare at this price tier
- 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage for the base model is generous
- Dimensity 8200 Ultimate handles gaming and multitasking well
- 70W fast charging is quick for the 5000 mAh battery
Cons
- Tecno brand has limited presence in Western markets
- HiOS includes bloatware and advertisements
- No ultrawide camera limits versatility
- IP65 is not as protective as IP68
- After-sales and software support is uncertain long-term
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord N30 | Tecno Camon 30 Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) | Android 14 (HiOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 196 g |
| Material | Plastic back and frame | Vegan leather back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 165.5 x 76.0 x 8.3 mm | 162.9 x 75.3 x 7.95 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75 | 50 MP, f/1.69, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) | — |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 50W SuperVOOC wired | 70W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.72 inches | 6.77 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 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 (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
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