OnePlus Nord N30 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
Both phones offer solid mid-range performance, but they target different priorities. OnePlus Nord N30 ($299) features a 120Hz IPS LCD display and zippy Snapdragon 695 performance, though its 50W charging feels dated. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ ($329) counters with a superior 120Hz AMOLED screen at 900 nits brightness, significantly faster 120W charging, and a more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset. Camera-wise, the Redmi's 200MP main sensor with OIS and 4K video outclass Nord N30's 108MP setup limited to 1080p. Battery capacity matches at 5000mAh. Build quality slightly favors Redmi with aluminum frame versus Nord's plastic construction. Storage flexibility goes to Redmi with 256GB option. For the $30 premium, Redmi delivers better display technology, faster charging, superior camera capabilities, and stronger overall specs. Choose Redmi Note 12 Pro+ for better value and feature set.
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 Redmi Note 12 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- →120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- →OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
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
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- 120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- NFC included
Cons
- Dimensity 1080 is a mid-range chip, not flagship
- Heavy at 210 g
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is mediocre
- MIUI ads in some regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord N30 | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 210 g |
| Material | Plastic back and frame | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 165.5 x 76.0 x 8.3 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75 | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 50W SuperVOOC wired | 120W HyperCharge 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 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
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