OnePlus Nord N30 vs OnePlus Nord N30 SE

Verdict

The OnePlus Nord N30 scores higher in 4 of 5 sections (camera, performance, battery and connectivity & features), while the OnePlus Nord N30 SE is not clearly ahead in any section; they are even on design & durability.

The biggest difference is camera: 28 vs 12 points.

The OnePlus Nord N30 SE is the newer model, announced 7 months after the OnePlus Nord N30.

Nord N30 leads in 6 fields
Nord N30 SE leads in 4 fields
26 ties

36 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	Nord N30	Nord N30 SE
Overall
Performance	39	32
Camera	28	12
Battery	57	51
Display	67	–
Design & durability	34	34
Connectivity & features	61	58

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: Nord N30: 30/100; Nord N30 SE: 30/100
Chipset: Nord N30: Snapdragon 695 5G; Nord N30 SE: Dimensity 6020
RAM (max): Nord N30: 8 GB(Better); Nord N30 SE: 4 GB
Storage (max): Nord N30: 128 GB; Nord N30 SE: 128 GB
Process node: Nord N30: 6 nm; Nord N30 SE: 7 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: Nord N30: 108 MP(Better); Nord N30 SE: 50 MP
Main sensor size: Nord N30: 1/1.67″(Better); Nord N30 SE: 1/2.76″
Optical stabilization (OIS): Nord N30: No; Nord N30 SE: No
Ultra-wide camera: Nord N30: No; Nord N30 SE: No
Telephoto camera: Nord N30: No; Nord N30 SE: No
Periscope lens: Nord N30: No; Nord N30 SE: No
Optical zoom: Nord N30: No; Nord N30 SE: No
Video recording: Nord N30: 1080p; Nord N30 SE: 1080p
Front camera: Nord N30: 16 MP(Better); Nord N30 SE: 8 MP
Front camera 4K video: Nord N30: No; Nord N30 SE: No

Battery

Battery capacity: Nord N30: 5000 mAh; Nord N30 SE: 5000 mAh
Wired charging: Nord N30: 50 W(Better); Nord N30 SE: 33 W
Wireless charging: Nord N30: No; Nord N30 SE: No
Reverse charging: Nord N30: No; Nord N30 SE: No
Reverse charging type: Nord N30: No; Nord N30 SE: No

Display

Screen size: Nord N30: 6.72″; Nord N30 SE: 6.72″
Panel type: Nord N30: LCD; Nord N30 SE: LCD
Refresh rate: Nord N30: 120 Hz; Nord N30 SE: Unknown
Pixel density: Nord N30: 391 ppi; Nord N30 SE: 392 ppi(Better)
Resolution: Nord N30: 1080x2400; Nord N30 SE: 1080x2400

Design & durability

Weight: Nord N30: 195 g; Nord N30 SE: 193 g(Better)
Thickness: Nord N30: 8.3 mm; Nord N30 SE: 8 mm(Better)
Dust & water resistance: Nord N30: None; Nord N30 SE: None
Back material: Nord N30: Plastic; Nord N30 SE: Plastic
Frame material: Nord N30: Plastic; Nord N30 SE: Plastic

Connectivity & features

5G: Nord N30: Yes; Nord N30 SE: Yes
Wi-Fi: Nord N30: Wi-Fi 5; Nord N30 SE: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: Nord N30: 5.1; Nord N30 SE: 5.3(Better)
USB speed: Nord N30: Unknown; Nord N30 SE: USB 2.0
USB port: Nord N30: USB-C; Nord N30 SE: USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output: Nord N30: No; Nord N30 SE: No
NFC: Nord N30: Yes; Nord N30 SE: Yes
eSIM: Nord N30: No; Nord N30 SE: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB): Nord N30: No; Nord N30 SE: No
Satellite connectivity: Nord N30: No; Nord N30 SE: No
Stereo speakers: Nord N30: Yes; Nord N30 SE: Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack: Nord N30: Yes; Nord N30 SE: Yes
Fingerprint reader: Nord N30: Side-mounted; Nord N30 SE: Side-mounted
3D face unlock: Nord N30: No; Nord N30 SE: No
Infrared blaster: Nord N30: No; Nord N30 SE: No
FM radio: Nord N30: No; Nord N30 SE: No
microSD slot: Nord N30: Yes(Better); Nord N30 SE: No
Card slot: Nord N30: microSD (shared SIM slot); Nord N30 SE: No

General

Operating system: Nord N30: Android 13; Nord N30 SE: Android 13
Launch price: Nord N30: About 170 EUR; Nord N30 SE: About 510 EUR
Year: Nord N30: 2023; Nord N30 SE: 2024

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	Nord N30	Nord N30 SE
Network
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	LTE	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G bands	SA/NSA	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
Announced	2023, June 06	2024, January 29
Status	Available. Released 2023, June 08	Available. Released 2024, January 31
Body
Dimensions	165.5 x 76 x 8.3 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)	165.6 x 76 x 8 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
Weight	195 g (6.88 oz)	193 g (6.81 oz)
Build	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Display
Type	IPS LCD, 120Hz	IPS LCD
Size	6.72 inches, 109.6 cm2 (~87.1% screen-to-body ratio)	6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~391 ppi density)	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
Platform
OS	Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1	Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1
Chipset	Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)	Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Adreno 619	Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	No
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM UFS 2.2	128GB 4GB RAM
Main Camera
Triple	108 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens	–
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Dual	–	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens
Selfie camera
Single	16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1.0µm	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Features	HDR, panorama	–
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
Comms
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE	5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
Type	Li-Po 5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charging	50W wired	33W wired, 51% in 30 min
Misc
Colors	Chromatic Gray	Black Satin, Cyan
Models	CPH2515, CPH2513	CPH2605
Price	About 170 EUR	About 510 EUR