OnePlus Nord N30 vs Xiaomi 13
The Verdict
Xiaomi 13 substantially outperforms the OnePlus Nord N30 across nearly every dimension, justifying its $500 premium. While the Nord N30 offers respectable value with a 120Hz IPS display, 108MP main camera, and 5000mAh battery, it's constrained by the mid-range Snapdragon 695 processor and lacks wireless charging. Xiaomi 13 delivers flagship performance via Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, superior AMOLED display (1900 nits vs 680), Leica-tuned multi-camera system with telephoto and 8K video, plus 50W wireless charging. The Xiaomi is lighter, slimmer, and carries better durability with IP68 rating and Gorilla Glass Victus. Budget shoppers seeking adequate daily performance should choose the Nord N30; anyone wanting premium features, superior cameras, and flagship processing should invest in the Xiaomi 13.
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 Xiaomi 13 if…
- →Compact flagship with flat display — rare in 2023
- →Leica-tuned triple camera system
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 at competitive pricing
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
Xiaomi 13
Pros
- Compact flagship with flat display — rare in 2023
- Leica-tuned triple camera system
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 at competitive pricing
- Lightweight 185 g despite flagship specs
- 50W wireless charging
Cons
- 67W wired charging (slower than Xiaomi 13 Pro)
- No telephoto periscope
- MIUI ads and bloatware can be annoying
- USB-C 2.0 data speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord N30 | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 185 g |
| Material | Plastic back and frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 165.5 x 76.0 x 8.3 mm | 152.8 x 71.5 x 7.98 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75 | 54 MP, f/1.8, OIS — Leica tuned |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree — Leica tuned |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.0, 3.2x optical zoom — Leica tuned |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 50W SuperVOOC wired | 67W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.72 inches | 6.36 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 680 | 1900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
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