OnePlus Nord N300 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Verdict
The OnePlus Nord N300 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The OnePlus Nord N300 5G is the cheaper of the two at $228 versus $1,800, a difference of about $1,572. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. OnePlus Nord N300 5G stands out for 5g connectivity at a budget-friendly $228, while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is praised for thinnest and lightest galaxy z fold ever. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus Nord N300 5G if…
- →5G connectivity at a budget-friendly $228
- →33W SUPERVOOC fast charging at this price is impressive
- →5000 mAh battery provides reliable two-day endurance
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 if…
- →Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- →7.6-inch foldable inner display
- →S Pen support
Pros & Cons
OnePlus Nord N300 5G
Pros
- 5G connectivity at a budget-friendly $228
- 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging at this price is impressive
- 5000 mAh battery provides reliable two-day endurance
- Clean OxygenOS with minimal bloatware
- NFC for contactless payments
Cons
- HD+ resolution is noticeably low on the 6.56-inch display
- Only 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage is very tight
- 2 MP depth sensor is essentially useless
- Dimensity 810 is basic — limited gaming capability
- Only one OS update promised
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Pros
- Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- 7.6-inch foldable inner display
- S Pen support
- Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
Cons
- $1800 starting price
- Only 25W wired charging
- Cover display crease still visible
- 239g is heavy
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord N300 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 (OxygenOS 12.1) | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 190 g | 239 g |
| Material | Plastic frame and back | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | None | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 163.8 x 75.1 x 8.0 mm | 150 x 68 x 10.9 mm (folded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.8, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 10 MP (cover), 4 MP (under display) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | — | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 33W SUPERVOOC | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 7.6 inches (inner), 6.2 inches (cover) |
| Type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 1612 x 720 | 2160 x 1856 (inner) |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 550 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
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