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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent Value with Premium Features—A Few Trade-
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The OnePlus Nord N30 5G in Chromatic Gray offers impressive performance and features for its price point. The 6.72-inch 120Hz display provides smooth visuals, and the Snapdragon 695 chipset ensures responsive performance for everyday tasks and light gaming. Battery life is a standout, lasting up to two days on a single charge, and the included 50W fast charger can replenish the battery to 75% in just 30 minutes
The 108MP main camera captures detailed shots in well-lit conditions, but its performance in low-light scenarios is less impressive . Additionally, the phone will receive only one major Android update, which may be a consideration for those seeking long-term software support .
Overall, the Nord N30 5G delivers strong performance, a vibrant display, and excellent battery life, making it a compelling choice for budget-conscious consumers willing to accept some limitations.
This review is from OnePlus - Nord N30 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Chromatic Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great camera. Easy to use.. Great for my toddler to play with.. EXTREMELY GREAT BATTERY LIFE.. would recommend and it’s cheap
This review is from OnePlus - Nord N30 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Chromatic Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Everyday Phone with smooth Performance
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I’ve been using the OnePlus Nord N30 5G as my daily phone, and overall I’m very happy with it. The phone feels smooth and responsive for everyday use like browsing, apps, and streaming. 5G connectivity works well, and everything runs without issues.
Battery life has been excellent. It easily lasts a full day, and the fast charging is a big plus — being able to quickly charge the phone makes daily use much more convenient. OxygenOS also feels clean and fast, with no unnecessary clutter.
The display is bright and smooth, although I do feel it’s slightly less impressive compared to the Nord N20, which I used before. It’s not a major issue and doesn’t affect daily use, but it’s something I noticed side by side.
Overall, the OnePlus Nord N30 5G delivers strong performance, great battery life, and a clean software experience. I would still recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable unlocked phone, especially if fast charging and smooth performance matter.
This review is from OnePlus - Nord N30 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Chromatic Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid and Affordable
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Really pleased with the phone so far. Screen is great, camera is outrageously good, and battery life is decent. But for the price, this is really an excellent phone and I'd recommend.
This review is from OnePlus - Nord N30 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Chromatic Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A Great Budget Phone
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Currently using on Verizon Wireless 5G plan.
Pros:
The higher refresh rate of the screen makes the phone feel snappy and responsive.
Despite being an IPS Display, the screen still appears to be vibrant with okay contrast.
The phone can easily last a full day with heavy usage, and can maybe last two with light usage (60hz + low brightness)
Cons:
Phone definitely is on the more "plastic" feeling side.
Camera is usable, but do not expect Pixel/Galaxy/Iphone quality
Speakers get loud, but are very harsh with no apparent low end.
This review is from OnePlus - Nord N30 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Chromatic Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Ok perfortmance overall but dissapointing.
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
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It was OK at first. Puchased in July 2023 and by February of 2024 it's having issues where calls are rejected automatically which can only be fixed by restarting the phone. This is our second budget phone from OnePlus and we don't plan on buying another. The Galaxy A25 seems to be a better contender.
Battery life is good, screen and camera are decent. Not the fastest budget phone but also not the slowest. Lag is not an issue.
I don't like that some service from OnePlus you cannot turn off or block from notifications. Beats the purpose of an unlocked phone when a company keeps nagging about signing up for a OnePlus account.
This review is from OnePlus - Nord N30 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Chromatic Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent upgrade.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Purchased this to replace my OnePlus N20 and it is better in every respect. I appreciate the fingerprint sensor on the power button for instant access. Also, NFC on a budget phone is a plus and a generous battery as well.
This review is from OnePlus - Nord N30 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Chromatic Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Buy this phone
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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This is a great phone. It has a beautiful screen, great camera and definitely the best processor speed for the money. As a bonus its got fantastic battery life. Buy this phone.
This review is from OnePlus - Nord N30 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Chromatic Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best bang for your buck!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Great phone for the price. Smooth operation with occasional hiccups. 120Hz screen, long battery life, and fast charging. Also, it comes with a charger in the box!
This review is from OnePlus - Nord N30 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Chromatic Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best in the market easy GG
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Might as well buy this compared to the many other phones. It blows the same price range Samsungs/HTC type phones out of the water. BLU phones can't compete if you're on AT&T since they aren't compatible.
The charging is on par with current gen Apple. The super-voc 100w charging is mind blowing have had the phone a year now and no noticeable battery degrading.
I can fully charge mid day, use it rest of the day, wi-fi on for sleep with youtube or some videos playing and wake up with 20 or 40% left.
This review is from OnePlus - Nord N30 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Chromatic Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good but Nothing Remarkable
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I only had it for a year, but it was a good phone while it lasted. Nothing particularly remarkable, but it's a solid budget phone.
This review is from OnePlus - Nord N30 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Chromatic Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It'll do!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I had a Pixel 5a that decided after 18 months to short out and drop dead. I went into Watertown, NY Best Buy and checked out the OnePlus Nord 5G phone against a Samsund and another less expensive cell phone.
Considering the battery life, updates for an extended time, ability to expand with a sim card, and the reviews online & on youtube I went with Nord N30 4G phone.
I've only had it for a week, and I'm impressed. Is it as good as the Pixel, no, but I'm never going to spend over $500 on a Google phone again.
This review is from OnePlus - Nord N30 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Chromatic Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Device
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The transfer of data and apps was simple. The rapid charger that came with the device is very efficient. The battery life is also good.
This review is from OnePlus - Nord N30 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Chromatic Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
OnePlus Nord N30
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great phone for the price. Great display and battery life. This amount of RAM is hard to find at this price point.
This review is from OnePlus - Nord N30 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Chromatic Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good value when on sale
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought the Nord N30 5G at its sale price ($149.99 with carrier activation) to replace my aging OnePlus 5T, so the Nord is not my first OP device. Here are my impressions from a few weeks of daily use with the Nord on OxygenOS 13.1.
Good
- Good battery life that easily lasts me (light-medium use) a full day, if not longer.
- High-refresh display makes navigation and apps feel snappy.
- General performance feels similar to my previous device and its Snapdragon 835 chipset.
- Good 5G performance in areas where 4G and LTE on my previous phone did not do well.
Not good
- Fingerprint reader placement and performance. The reader is located on power button, is prone to accidental presses, and is not particularly forgiving of sub-optimal presses when I try to unlock the phone.
- Unintuitive "Close all" button in recent apps list. It seems "Close all" does not close your most recent app, and it does not close apps that are locked in Recent tasks manager. Not sure why "Close all" would not close all apps.
- Accidental screen-off gestures and lack of configuration options. There are two main screen-off gestures: draw V to turn on flashlight, and draw O to turn on camera. I accidentally turn on the flashlight multiple times a day by simply picking up the phone, and the phone does not let you choose a different shape for the flashlight (for example, O) to mitigate this. I will probably disable this gesture.
- The screen and body smudge incredibly easily. I avoided body smudges by getting a case, which I would have done anyway because the back camera protrudes.
- Default screen protector feels cheap and sometimes causes semi-sluggish responses to touches.
Features I miss from the 5T
- 1080p @ 60fps video recording.
- AMOLED display.
- Better haptics.
- More configuration options for screen-off gestures.
In conclusion, the Nord is a sidegrade from the 5T with some improvements, tradeoffs, and troubles, but it brings a lot of value at the discounted price. Those swapping to the Nord from a different OnePlus device might miss certain features.
This review is from OnePlus - Nord N30 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Chromatic Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A great budget phone for everyday use
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a fantastic phone from OnePlus. For the price, it is unbeatable in my opinion. Its a great budget phone, with excellent camera for both Video and Pictures. Video resolution is restricted to HD and not 4K, which in my opinion is not a deal breaker for me. The photos come out excellent with the 108 MP sensor.
The OS is pretty clean and easy to use; as good as pure android. The battery lasts for close to 2 days with decent usage, and can be recharged with the provided charger in just over an hour.
This review is from OnePlus - Nord N30 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Chromatic Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fast, speedy, a great buy, overall.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The OnePlus Nord N30 5G features a 5000mAh battery and solid performance, but it falls short when compared to last year's OnePlus Nord N20.
SoCQualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
Display6.72-inch FHD+ LCD, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
RAM8GB LPDDR4X
Storage128GB, microSD card slot
Battery5000mAh
PortsUSB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack
Operating SystemOxygenOS 13.1 (Android 13)
Front camera16MP, f/2.0
Dimensions165.5 x 76 x 8.3 mm
ColorsCharcoal Grey
Weight195g
Price$300
Pros
Solid gaming performance
Bright display
Good enough battery life
Cons
Downgrade to LCD this year
Poor build quality
Subpar camera performance
This review is from OnePlus - Nord N30 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Chromatic Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
OnePlus - Nord N30 5G - incredible value
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Had a OnePlus 6 for 7 years and the OnePlus Nord N30 5G 128GB was an upgrade in features and benefits at almost half the price. Best Buy offered a great discount.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10/10 Budget Phone
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very solid phone overall. Missing some flagship features but for the price of this phone who needs em. You have all day battery, super fast charging, a charge brick and cable that come in the box, minimum bloatware, use of OnePlus in house services which are pretty hand and it even have a 3.5mm headphone jack. All in all an amazing budget phone that out does most in the price range
This review is from OnePlus - Nord N30 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Chromatic Gray
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Highly recommend
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This phone is amazing! For someone who always used iOS, this transition to android was great. It also works well abroad obviously because it’s unlocked but has the majority of frequencies in other countries. Good camera and good user interface.
This review is from OnePlus - Nord N30 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Chromatic Gray