OnePlus Nord N300 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

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Nord N300 5G compared with Galaxy A15 5G
OnePlusNord N300 5GSamsungGalaxy A15 5G
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2022December 2023
Display
Screen size6.56″6.5″
Resolution1612 × 7202340 × 1080 (better)
Sharpness269 pixels per inch396 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness–800 nits
Display typeIPS LCD, 20.15:9 aspect ratio, RGB colour gamutSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.5″ full rectangle, 6.3″ accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detail–800 nits in High Brightness Mode
Always-on display–Not available (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
Display features–Infinity-U camera notch; Vision Booster; SGS Eye Care certification
Pixel density269 ppi–
Screen protection2.5D cover glass; exact maker specifications do not name a glass grade–
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 810MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
Memory4 GB4 GB
Storage64 GB128 GB (better)
CPUOcta-core CPU, ARM Cortex-A76 performance cores up to 2.4 GHz; 6 nm processor (maker launch release)MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ confirmed by Samsung Vietnam; octa-core, 2.2 GHz and 2 GHz; 6 nm process
GPUMali-G57 MC2–
Memory4 GB LPDDR4x–
Storage type64 GB UFS 2.2; microSD expansion up to 1 TBLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage (Tech Advisor)
Cameras
Main camera48 MP50 MP (better)
Ultra wide cameraNone5 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP (better)13 MP
Main camera48 MP, f/1.8, autofocus; additional 2 MP f/2.4 depth-assist camera; electronic image stabilisation in maker launch releaseF1.8 wide camera, autofocus, no OIS
Ultra wide camera–F2.2
Front camera16 MP, f/2.0F2.0, fixed focus, no OIS
Zoom–Digital zoom up to 10×
Video recording1080p or 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 720p 120 fps; time-lapse at 1080p 30 fpsUp to FHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 120 fps
Front video1080p or 720p at 30 fps–
Camera featuresHDR, portrait, Pro mode, panorama, slow motion, time-lapse, Extra HD, Nightscape and AI scene enhancement; front portrait and retouching2 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 21 hours
Wired chargingUp to 33 W (better)Up to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh, non-removableRated capacity 4,900 mAh; up to 19 hours LTE or Wi-Fi internet, 106 hours audio playback and 44 hours 4G LTE talk time; non-removable battery
Wired charging33 W SUPERVOOC, 11 V / 3 ASuper Fast Charging; 25 W wall charger sold separately
Wireless charging–Not supported (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight190 g (better)200 g
Thickness7.99 mm (better)8.4 mm
Height × width163.8 × 75.1 mm160.1 × 76.8 mm
MaterialsPlastic frame and rear (Android Authority)Plastic frame and back, glass display (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
ColoursMidnight JadeBlue Black, Blue, Yellow
ButtonsVolume key and power keyRaised Key Island section houses the power button and volume rocker
BiometricsSide fingerprint reader and front-camera face unlockSide fingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, electronic compass, virtual gyroscope, ambient-light sensor, proximity sensor and barometerAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersDual speakersMono speaker; 3.5 mm headphone socket
MicrophonesNoise cancellation–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS based on Android 12Android 14 with One UI 6.0 (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
Software updatesOne Android version update and two years of security updates promised at launch (Android Authority)Up to four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates; current UK spec page lists security support until 31 January 2029
Safety features–Samsung Knox Vault, EAL5+ certified; stores PINs, passwords and patterns separately to protect against software and hardware attacks
In the boxPhone, SUPERVOOC power adapter, Type-C cable, quick-start guide and SIM tray ejectorNo charger included (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
Connectivity
Mobile networkUS T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile model; 5G NR n2/n25/n41/n66/n71/n77; connectivity depends on carrier deployment5G 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, up to 1 TB
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; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
NFCYesSupported
USBUSB Type-C and 3.5 mm headphone socket; USB data version not published in maker specificationsUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeX
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo and A-GPSGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

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