Customers appreciate the Nord N30 5G 128GB (Unlocked) for its top-class camera quality, extremely good overall performance, and great battery life. The phone is also praised for its charging speed, display and screen size. However, some customers have noted that the face recognition feature could be improved.
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Pros mentioned:
Battery life
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.
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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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Charging speed
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Pretty good overall
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Phone overall works really well. I switched from always having some sort of Motorola phone to this brand.
Speed of the phone is great for what I use it for which is mostly browsing, reading the news and playing casual games.
I find the screen to be more sensitive than my previous phone so I will accidentally open things.
I thought I'd like the fingerprint reader on the side but I don't. When I pick up my phone my thumb naturally falls there so I'm unlocking my phone when I don't want to. I liked having it on the back of my phone.
Camera takes great photos except in low light settings or at night. I'm low light or dark I'd give zero stars, photos are terrible even if using night mode.
Without a case the phone is very slippery. Choices of cases isn't great so I'm stuck with a case that helps some.
Battery life is great, rapid charging is great as well.
Overall not a bad phone, I just wish I had stuck with what I've always been happy with instead of trying something new.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Charging speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Can’t beat the price.
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
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The OnePlus Nord N30 is an impressive budget smartphone, offering exceptional value under $300. With a vibrant 6.72-inch 120Hz display and a robust Snapdragon 695 processor, it delivers smooth performance and stunning visuals. Its standout features include a 108MP camera and 50W fast charging, allowing for quick recharges and great photography. Overall, the Nord N30 combines modern design with solid functionality, making it a top choice for budget-conscious users.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality
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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Great camera. Easy to use.. Great for my toddler to play with.. EXTREMELY GREAT BATTERY LIFE.. would recommend and it’s cheap
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality
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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality
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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Charging speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Reliable phone
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Love this phone, 2nd purchase of this brand. Fast charge, reliable phone, last for years.
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.
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.
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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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Charging speed
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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Charging speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Device
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Screen is very sensitive to touch.
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Has face recognition to open. Screen is very sensitive to touch. Earlier versions easier to power off. Same button pulls up access code to unlock or Gemini Ai. Bluetooth feature is cleaner to pair with saved and/or multiple devices. Easy data transfer.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality, Charging speed
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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Charging speed, Screen size
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!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It'll do!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
OnePlus Nord N30
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Great phone for the price. Great display and battery life. This amount of RAM is hard to find at this price point.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good value when on sale
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A great budget phone for everyday use
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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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.