OnePlus Nord N30 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A05

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Nord N30 5G compared with Galaxy A05
OnePlusNord N30 5GSamsungGalaxy A05
Overview
ReleasedJune 2023October 2023
Display
Screen size6.72″6.7″
Resolution2400 × 1080 (better)1600 × 720
Sharpness392 pixels per inch (better)262 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Display typeLCD; sRGB and Display P3; 20:9 aspect ratioHD+ PLS LCD display
Pixel density391 ppi–
Display featuresAdaptive refresh up to 120 Hz; 240 Hz touch response; rectangular diagonal measurement excludes the rounded-corner and camera-cutout reduction–
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 695 5GMediaTek Helio G85
Memory8 GB (better)4 GB – 6 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
GPUAdreno 619–
Memory8 GB LPDDR4x; optional virtual RAM uses storage rather than adding physical memory–
Storage type128 GB UFS 2.2; microSD expansion up to 1 TB in maker overview–
Cameras
Main camera108 MP (better)50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP (better)8 MP
Main camera108 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 cameras50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; no optical image stabilisation
Front camera16 MP, f/2.4, 1.0 μm pixels8 MP, F2.0
Zoom1×–6×; maker 3× lossless claim uses main-sensor cropping, not a telephoto lens–
Video recording1080p or 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 720p 120 fps; 1080p time-lapse at 30 fpsFull HD 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Front video1080p or 720p at 30 fps; time-lapse–
Camera featuresAI scene enhancement, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, portrait, panorama, macro, slow motion, time-lapse, text scanner, retouching and filters2 MP F2.4 depth camera
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 50 W (better)Up to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical; non-removable single cell–
Wired charging50 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
TypeStandardStandard
Weight195 g195 g
Thickness8.3 mm (better)8.8 mm
Height × width165.5 × 76 mm168.8 × 78.2 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP54–
ColoursChromatic Gray, the sole North American finish in the maker launch releaseBlack, silver and light green in Vietnam
ButtonsVolume key on left; power key on right–
Water resistance detailIP54 confirmed directly by OnePlus to Droid Life in its 15 June 2023 launch coverage; not stated in the current maker specification table–
BiometricsSide fingerprint reader and front-camera face unlock–
SensorsAccelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core and barometer–
SpeakersDual stereo speakers–
MicrophonesNoise cancellation–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13Android 13 with One UI Core 5.1
Software updatesOne major Android update and three years of security updates promised in the maker Canadian English overview–
In the boxPhone, SUPERVOOC adapter, USB 2.0 Type-C cable, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tray ejector, welcome letter and start guide–
Connectivity
Mobile networkNorth 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–
SIMNano-SIM and microSD slotDual nano-SIM on Vietnamese SM-A055F
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 GHz and 5 GHzWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 and 5 GHz on SM-A055F
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC and SBCBluetooth 5.3 on SM-A055F
NFCYes (Android Authority exact-model review)–
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C and 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB Type-C 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone socket
PositioningGPS, GLONASS and GalileoGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo on SM-A055F

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