OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16 LTE

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Nord N30 SE 5G compared with Galaxy A16 LTE
OnePlusNord N30 SE 5GSamsungGalaxy A16 LTE
Overview
Released2024November 2024
Display
Screen size6.72″6.7″
Resolution2400 × 1080 (better)2340 × 1080
Sharpness392 pixels per inch (better)385 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate–90 Hz
Display typeLTPS LCD, 20:9 aspect ratioSuper AMOLED, FHD+ and 16 million colours; full rectangle 6.7 inches or 6.5 inches accounting for rounded corners
Always-on display–Not supported, according to GSMArena
Pixel density391 ppi–
Display featuresSunshine, eye-comfort and dark modes; DC dimming. Refresh rate is not published on the exact UAE maker specifications–
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 6020MediaTek Helio G99
Memory4 GB4 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
CPU–Maker lists octa-core CPU at 2.2/2 GHz; MediaTek Helio G99 identification confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck; GSMArena identifies 6 nm, two Cortex-A76 at 2.2 GHz and six Cortex-A55 at 2 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2 at 950 MHzMali-G57 MC2 identified by GSMArena; Notebookcheck calls the same two-core GPU Mali-G57 MP2
Storage type–UK 4 GB RAM/128 GB storage with 108.3 GB available; hybrid microSD slot supports up to 1.5 TB; UFS 2.2 identified by Notebookcheck
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone5 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP13 MP (better)
Main camera50 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.76-inch sensor format, 0.64 μm pixels, 77° field of view, five-element lens, physical focal length 4.05 mm, PDAF + CDAF; additional 2 MP depth camera with 1/5-inch sensor format and 1.75 μm pixels50 MP, f/1.8 and autofocus; no OIS; rear LED flash
Ultra wide camera–5 MP, f/2.2; additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4-inch sensor format, 1.12 μm pixels, 80° field of view, four-element lens13 MP, f/2.0, fixed focus; no OIS or flash
ZoomUp to 10× digital zoom; no telephoto lensUp to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto
Video recording1080p or 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 720p 120 fps; time-lapse at 1080p 30 fpsFull HD at 30 fps; slow motion HD at 120 fps
Front video1080p or 720p at 30 fps; default 720p with beauty modeFull HD at 30 fps confirmed by GSMArena
Camera features–Main-camera Pro mode and manual night mode for main and front cameras reported by GSMArena
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 18 hours
Wired chargingUp to 33 W (better)Up to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical (19.55 Wh); 4,880 mAh rated (19.09 Wh)Non-removable; 5,000 mAh typical and 4,860 mAh rated; current UK page lists energy class B and minimum 1,200 endurance cycles
Wired charging33 W SUPERVOOC; maker claims up to 51% in half an hour under laboratory conditions, and says actual charging performance varies25 W Super Fast Charging; wall charger sold separately
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight193 g (better)200 g
Thickness7.99 mm7.9 mm (better)
Height × width165.6 × 76 mm164.4 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP54
ColoursCyan Sparkle and Black SatinBlack, Light Green and Grey; availability varies by region
Water resistance detail–IP54; maker test sprays 10 litres of fresh water per minute for five minutes at all angles; not for swimming or immersion, and resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsFingerprint and face unlockFingerprint reader; side-mounted power-button location confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck; Samsung Knox Vault isolates sensitive credentials
SensorsAmbient light, proximity, geomagnetic, gyroscope, gravity and step counter; rotor vibration motorAccelerometer, fingerprint, geomagnetic and light sensors; virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersStereo speakers; maker’s 300% Ultra Volume mode is a relative volume-mode claimMono speaker; no stereo support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13; exact UAE specificationsOne UI 6.1; Android 14 confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck
Software updatesTwo generations of Android updates and three years of security updates from launch, according to maker overview footnote 7Up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security maintenance; current UK specification page separately lists security validity until 31 August 2031
In the boxPhone, USB 2.0 data cable, protective case, SIM ejector, quick-start guide and safety guide; maker does not list a chargerUSB-C cable and SIM tool confirmed by GSMArena; power adaptor sold separately
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NR bands n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78 in UAE specifications; carrier support variesLTE FDD bands 1/3/5/7/8/20/28 and TDD 38/40/41; WCDMA 1/5/8 and quad-band GSM; no 5G
SIMDual nano-SIMDual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSD
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz, VHT80 and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 Low EnergyBluetooth 5.3
NFCYesSupported on UK SM-A165FZKBEUB
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C; maker specifies Type-C earphonesUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C audio and no 3.5 mm headphone socket
Positioning–GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS

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