OnePlus Nord N30 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
The Verdict
Both phones deliver solid mid-range performance at different price points. The OnePlus Nord N30 costs $299 and offers a larger 6.72-inch IPS LCD display at 680 nits with a more powerful Snapdragon 695 processor, 8GB RAM, and faster 50W charging for its 5000mAh battery. Its 108MP camera looks impressive on paper but lacks optical stabilization. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 undercuts it at $179, featuring a superior 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 1200 nits brightness, NFC support, and flexibility with 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM options. However, its Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 processor is noticeably weaker, delivering slower performance in apps and gaming, and 33W charging is considerably less quick. Video recording maxes out at 1080p@30fps versus the OnePlus's 1080p@60fps. For $120 more, the Nord N30 justifies its cost through meaningfully better processing power, faster charging, and superior video capabilities. The Redmi Note 12 wins on display quality and price-to-feature ratio if budget is your priority. Choose the Nord N30 for better all-around daily performance, or grab the Redmi Note 12 if display quality and savings matter most.
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 Redmi Note 12 if…
- →AMOLED 120Hz display at $179 is exceptional value
- →5G connectivity at ultra-budget pricing
- →33W fast charging for the 5000 mAh battery
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 Redmi Note 12
Pros
- AMOLED 120Hz display at $179 is exceptional value
- 5G connectivity at ultra-budget pricing
- 33W fast charging for the 5000 mAh battery
- IP53 splash resistance for basic protection
- Lightweight and slim design at 188 g
Cons
- Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 offers limited performance
- Only a depth sensor as secondary camera — no ultrawide
- 4 GB base RAM is very tight for multitasking
- Video recording capped at 1080p@30fps
- MIUI has ads and bloatware
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord N30 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) | Android 12 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 188 g |
| Material | Plastic back and frame | Plastic frame, glass front, plastic back |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 165.5 x 76.0 x 8.3 mm | 165.9 x 76 x 7.98 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75 | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) | — |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 64 GB, 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 50W SuperVOOC wired | 33W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.72 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 680 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz + 6x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
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