OnePlus Nord N30 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A05
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| OnePlusNord N30 5G | SamsungGalaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2023 | October 2023 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.72″ | 6.7″ |
| Resolution | 2400 × 1080 (better) | 1600 × 720 |
| Sharpness | 392 pixels per inch (better) | 262 pixels per inch |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | – |
| Display type | LCD; sRGB and Display P3; 20:9 aspect ratio | HD+ PLS LCD display |
| Pixel density | 391 ppi | – |
| Display features | Adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz; 240 Hz touch response; rectangular diagonal measurement excludes the rounded-corner and camera-cutout reduction | – |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Memory | 8 GB (better) | 4 GB – 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | – |
| Memory | 8 GB LPDDR4x; optional virtual RAM uses storage rather than adding physical memory | – |
| Storage type | 128 GB UFS 2.2; microSD expansion up to 1 TB in maker overview | – |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP (better) | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 16 MP (better) | 8 MP |
| Main camera | 108 MP Samsung S5KHM6SX03, f/1.7, six-element lens, PDAF + CAF and electronic stabilisation; 0.64 μm pixels or 1.92 μm equivalent with 9-in-1 binning to 12 MP; additional 2 MP f/2.4 depth-assist and 2 MP f/2.4 macro cameras | 50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; no optical image stabilisation |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4, 1.0 μm pixels | 8 MP, F2.0 |
| Zoom | 1×–6×; maker 3× lossless claim uses main-sensor cropping, not a telephoto lens | – |
| Video recording | 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 720p 120 fps; 1080p time-lapse at 30 fps | Full HD 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps |
| Front video | 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; time-lapse | – |
| Camera features | AI scene enhancement, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, portrait, panorama, macro, slow motion, time-lapse, text scanner, retouching and filters | 2 MP F2.4 depth camera |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 50 W (better) | Up to 25 W |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | 5,000 mAh typical; non-removable single cell | – |
| Wired charging | 50 W SUPERVOOC in North America. Maker overview footnote says the device supports 67 W but may reach only 50 W in 110 V low-voltage regions, including North America | – |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 195 g | 195 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm (better) | 8.8 mm |
| Height × width | 165.5 × 76 mm | 168.8 × 78.2 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP54 | – |
| Colours | Chromatic Gray, the sole North American finish in the maker launch release | Black, silver and light green in Vietnam |
| Buttons | Volume key on left; power key on right | – |
| Water resistance detail | IP54 confirmed directly by OnePlus to Droid Life in its 15 June 2023 launch coverage; not stated in the current maker specification table | – |
| Biometrics | Side fingerprint reader and front-camera face unlock | – |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core and barometer | – |
| Speakers | Dual stereo speakers | – |
| Microphones | Noise cancellation | – |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | OxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13 | Android 13 with One UI Core 5.1 |
| Software updates | One major Android update and three years of security updates promised in the maker Canadian English overview | – |
| In the box | Phone, SUPERVOOC adapter, USB 2.0 Type-C cable, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tray ejector, welcome letter and start guide | – |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | North American model; 5G SA n2/n5/n12/n25/n66/n71/n41/n77/n78; NSA n2/n5/n25/n66/n71/n41/n77/n78; carrier support and deployment determine connectivity | – |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and microSD slot | Dual nano-SIM on Vietnamese SM-A055F |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 and 5 GHz on SM-A055F |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC and SBC | Bluetooth 5.3 on SM-A055F |
| NFC | Yes (Android Authority exact-model review) | – |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C and 3.5 mm headphone socket | USB Type-C 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone socket |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS and Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo on SM-A055F |
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