OnePlus Nord N30 vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Verdict
OnePlus Nord N30 offers exceptional value at $299, featuring a large 6.72-inch 120Hz IPS LCD display, reliable Snapdragon 695 performance, and a substantial 5000mAh battery with 50W charging. Its 108MP main camera delivers solid results in good lighting. Vivo V29 Pro commands a $150 premium with meaningful upgrades: superior AMOLED display (1300 nits brightness vs 680), faster MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset, upgraded 50MP OIS main camera with Sony sensor, excellent 50MP front camera with autofocus, and faster 80W charging. V29 Pro adds NFC, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.3. However, its smaller 4600mAh battery may require more frequent charging. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing battery life and display size, Nord N30 excels. Those wanting premium features, superior camera quality, and display technology should invest in V29 Pro. Recommend Nord N30 for value, V29 Pro for performance and features.
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 Vivo V29 Pro if…
- →50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- →80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- →Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 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
Vivo V29 Pro
Pros
- 50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- 80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
- Color-changing back panel is unique and eye-catching
- Dimensity 8200 offers strong mid-range performance
Cons
- Only IP54 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- 8 MP ultrawide is low quality for the price
- No telephoto or dedicated zoom lens
- Funtouch OS is heavily skinned with bloatware
- No wireless charging support
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord N30 | Vivo V29 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 185 g |
| Material | Plastic back and frame | Plastic frame, glass back with color-changing finish |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 165.5 x 76.0 x 8.3 mm | 164.1 x 74.4 x 7.46 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75 | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX766 |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, Aura Light LED |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 50W SuperVOOC wired | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.72 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 |
| 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 |
| 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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