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OnePlus Nord N30 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

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OnePlusNord N30 5GSamsungGalaxy A34 5G
Overview
ReleasedJune 2023March 2023
Display
Screen size6.72″6.6″
Resolution2400 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness392 pixels per inch390 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–1,000 nits
Display typeLCD; sRGB and Display P3; 20:9 aspect ratioSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.6″ full rectangle, 6.4″ accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detail–1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode
Always-on display–Customisable always-on display (Tech Advisor)
Pixel density391 ppi–
Display featuresAdaptive refresh up to 120 Hz; 240 Hz touch response; rectangular diagonal measurement excludes the rounded-corner and camera-cutout reductionInfinity-U camera cutout; Vision Booster
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 695 5GDimensity 1080
Memory8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU–MediaTek Dimensity 1080 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Authority; octa-core, 2.6 GHz and 2 GHz
GPUAdreno 619Mali-G68 MC4 (Android Authority)
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 MP48 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP13 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 camerasF1.8 wide camera, autofocus and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera–F2.2, fixed focus
Front camera16 MP, f/2.4, 1.0 μm pixelsF2.2, fixed focus, no OIS
Zoom1×–6×; maker 3× lossless claim uses main-sensor cropping, not a telephoto lensDigital zoom up to 10×
Video recording1080p or 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 720p 120 fps; 1080p time-lapse at 30 fpsUp to UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 480 or 240 fps; automatic reframing
Front video1080p or 720p at 30 fps; time-lapseUp to 4K at 30 fps (Android Authority)
Camera featuresAI scene enhancement, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, portrait, panorama, macro, slow motion, time-lapse, text scanner, retouching and filters5 MP F2.4 fixed-focus macro camera; rear flash; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser for objects, shadows and reflections
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 21 hours
Wired chargingUp to 50 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical; non-removable single cellRated capacity 4,905 mAh; up to 22 hours LTE or Wi-Fi internet, 84 hours wireless audio playback and 35 hours LTE calls
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 America25 W wired charging; charger sold separately (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
Wireless charging–Not supported (Tech Advisor)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight195 g199 g
Thickness8.3 mm8.2 mm
Height × width165.5 × 76 mm161.3 × 78.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP54IP67
Materials–Plastic rear and frame (Tech Advisor and Android Authority); Samsung calls the rear finish glastic
ColoursChromatic Gray, the sole North American finish in the maker launch releaseAwesome Lime, Awesome Silver, Awesome Violet, Awesome Graphite
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 tableTested for up to 30 minutes in 1 m of fresh water; not advised for beach, pool or soapy water; resistance may diminish over time
BiometricsSide fingerprint reader and front-camera face unlockOptical in-display fingerprint reader; face recognition (Tech Advisor)
SensorsAccelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core and barometerAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersDual stereo speakersStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socket
MicrophonesNoise cancellation–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13Android 13 with One UI 5.1
Software updatesOne major Android update and three years of security updates promised in the maker Canadian English overviewFour generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates; UK spec page lists security support until 31 March 2028
AI features–Photo Remaster and Object Eraser
Safety features–Samsung Knox; Secure Folder; Security and Privacy Dashboard; Private Share with time limits and screenshots disabled
In the boxPhone, SUPERVOOC adapter, USB 2.0 Type-C cable, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tray ejector, welcome letter and start guideUSB-C to USB-C cable and SIM tool; no charger or case (Tech Advisor)
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 connectivity5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMNano-SIM and microSD slotDual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSD; no eSIM (UK specification)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 GHz and 5 GHzWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80 MIMO; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC and SBCBluetooth 5.3
NFCYes (Android Authority exact-model review)Supported
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C and 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeX
PositioningGPS, GLONASS and GalileoGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

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