OnePlus Nord N30 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Verdict
Xiaomi's 15 Ultra dominates as a premium flagship with a stunning 3200x1440 AMOLED display reaching 3200 nits brightness, paired with the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and a versatile camera system featuring a 1-inch 50MP main sensor, 200MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom, and 8K video recording. OnePlus Nord N30 delivers excellent value in the mid-range segment with its 120Hz IPS LCD display, solid 108MP camera, and 5000mAh battery with 50W charging at just $299. Performance gap is substantial: Snapdragon 695 versus 8 Elite shows in everyday responsiveness. Camera capabilities differ dramatically—the Ultra's multi-sensor setup with OIS and periscope zoom crushes the Nord's modest 2MP depth sensor. Battery tech heavily favors Xiaomi with 90W wired and 50W wireless versus Nord's 50W wired-only. Budget-conscious buyers seeking reliable performance should choose the Nord N30, but serious photography enthusiasts and power users must pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra.
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 15 Ultra if…
- →200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
- →1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
- →Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build
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 15 Ultra
Pros
- 200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
- Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build
- 4K@120fps video recording is industry-leading
- 90W fast charging and 50W wireless on a huge 5810 mAh battery
Cons
- Heavy at 229 g and thick at 9.17 mm
- Very expensive at $999 with limited global availability
- HyperOS software experience lags behind iOS and One UI
- Camera bump is extremely large
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord N30 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 229 g |
| Material | Plastic back and frame | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 165.5 x 76.0 x 8.3 mm | 161.1 x 75.2 x 9.17 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75 | 50 MP, f/1.63, OIS (1-inch sensor) |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Ultrawide | 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) | 50 MP, f/2.0, 128-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP, f/2.6, 5x periscope optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5810 mAh |
| Charging | 50W SuperVOOC wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.72 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 680 | 3200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm 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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