OnePlus Nord N30 5G | Unlocked Dual-SIM Android Smart Phone | 6.7″ LCD Display | 8 +128GB | 5000 mAh Battery | 50W Fast Charging | 108MP Camera | Chromatic Gray

10 reviews for OnePlus Nord N30 5G | Unlocked Dual-SIM Android Smart Phone | 6.7″ LCD Display | 8 +128GB | 5000 mAh Battery | 50W Fast Charging | 108MP Camera | Chromatic Gray

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Amazon Customer – August 27, 2024

   I have this phone for a few months now and for the price, this is a great phone. I was looking for something that wasn’t one of the mainstream brands like Samsung, Apple, etc. I like the features (decent storage, can use external storage, large screen, comes unlocked, good battery life with quick charging, various widgets, so many settings, and more) and the lack of “bloatware” that comes with the phone.There are 2 things that I don’t like about the phone compared to my last one (Google Pixel 3).1, that I was aware of from other reviews, is the camera is not the best. Sometime you need some really good light for the picture to come out decent, otherwise pictures can be rather dark. I find myself editing them often to brighten them up. That and it lacks the crispness that you can get with phones like the Google Pixel and others. Besides that, it has some cool camera options, like professional mode (which if I learned how to use that I’m sure my images would come out a bit brighter), macro, others, and some of the editing tools are pretty cool.And 2, something that bugs me enough to note it here, is the responsiveness of the screen. I don’t think it is an app issue as it has happened with multiple apps, but sometimes while swiping in a direction, it doesn’t always respond the way I want it to. For example, I use Spotify very frequently, and it’s where I get annoyed at this issue the most. In Spotify, when you are viewing a song you can swipe from right to left to change a song, or swipe down to get out of the song view, taking you back to a menu screen. So many times, it does not register my swipe to the left, instead it registers it as a downswipe, exiting the screen I was on. And like I said, this happens with other apps too, where I’m trying to swipe across, but instead it registers as a downswipe exiting the screen I was on.Other than the 2 issues I have with this phone, it’s honestly great for the price. I’m disappointed with the camera sometimes, but that is coming from my previous phone’s camera being so crisp and bright, and I also knew about it based on the other reviews I read. And the swiping issue can be annoying, but it is tolerable.Overall decent phone.

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   forest – August 27, 2024

   I bought this phone at the recommendation of a friend who is very happy with theirs. I’m someone who isn’t picky about my technology… I just want it to be straightforward, reliable and affordable. I’d honestly just get a flip phone if it wasn’t so hard to get by in today’s day & age without it being the expectation now that everyone has a smart device, on them at all times.Well… this phone fits the bill and then some! First of all, the battery life is honestly baffling. I’m not joking, I drove 20 minutes with GMaps GPS running and arrived still at 100%. I was so confused, not a single percentage point? I just wanted something that didn’t obnoxiously guzzle battery and got so much more! Not sure how long this level of performance will last with the limited knowledge I have on how to maintain it, but sufficed to say this is really amazing so far.As far as everything else goes, I upgrade my phone so infrequently that I really don’t know how it compares to what else is out there… even if you showed me “the specs.” I’m sure it isn’t the absolute best around, but what I can tell you is this: the call clarity is great, both handheld and speaker. Bluetooth connects quickly and stays connected. I can have a lot of apps and Internet tabs open and switch between them and not be waiting for stuff to load (don’t worry, I clear them when I’m done). Oh and the camera quality is so clear! Long story short, everything that needs to work works, it works well, and it’s pretty easy for a less tech savvy person like myself to figure out.The price point is what initially sold me. I paid only $250 for this phone and I feel like it was an excellent value. Most other devices I’ve seen online average nearly twice that cost, or are a similar/lower price but poor quality. Not sure what you’d get out of the more expensive ones, but I’m more than happy with what I’ve got here.TL;DR: if you “just need a phone that works,” get this one! You won’t be disappointed.

3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Fabricated – August 27, 2024

   Short version: I got this for my mom since she had a habit of buying the cheapest Samsung phones and then calling me repeatedly because they had weird issues. This fixed those issues.This phone has a somewhat mediocre camera, a solid processor, plenty of RAM for regular usage, a good screen, lots of storage, and Oxygen OS is a very nice simple android experience for a very comparatively cheap price. the chassis feels kinda cheap but you should stick it in a case anyway so who cares.The only real catch with this is that it only gets one major Android upgrade, period- vs I think the 3-4 upgrades the bigboy OnePlus models get. That’s the only issue and it’s a notable one depending on what kind of user you are so pay attention to it. The actual phone bits of the phone are all great.

4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Lucian Burns – August 27, 2024

   This is a great phone. I had a Pixel 5a die(my fault) and thought I would upgrade to a Pixel 8 pro. The 8 pro was more than twice the cost of this phone and glitchy. It crashed the OS constantly so I decided to return it and get the N30 delivered the same day. It’s not the most sleek phone and the camera isn’t quite the same quality as a flagship phone but I am super happy with it. A great value and easy set up. I wasn’t sure what Oxygen OS was but it is just android. Highly recommend for those who aren’t trying to spend $1400 on a new iphone.

5. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   KatzenBooks – August 27, 2024

   Update:I no longer close myself out of apps (except just now, bc this phone has a twisted sense of humor). Like any new setup, it just took a little getting used to. For example, I added a screen protector, not realizing it came with one already on it. I don’t expect to upgrade for quite a while, but when I do, I probably won’t even bother looking at other brands. OnePlus is the way to go – the Nord n30 feels and acts like a much more expensive device than it is.Original:I had never heard of the OnePlus brand until recently, but they seem to have a very good reputation. The Nord n30 kept topping the list of best lower-cost phones, so I took a chance and I’m so glad. My old phone was glitching a lot, basically acting like it was on the verge of total failure. I wanted to get something of reasonable quality, and fortunately, Amazon lets you pay in installments with no interest. That makes a big difference when money is tight, and at the holidays in particular.It’s thin and light, and the screen is about as big as it can get without being ridiculous. That’s perfect if you’re 40+ and don’t see as well anymore. The downside is that if you happen to have small hands, it may take some getting used to – it’s just the slightest bit of a reach. The display is bright and beautiful, and it’s super quick with no lagging. If you watch videos or listen to music you’ll notice that the sound quality is amazing, particularly with earphones.I take a lot of photos, so the camera was important too. This one is very nice and I’ve gotten some excellent pics of the cat (and really, what else are cameras for?). I tested it on notoriously difficult holiday lights at night, and it did very well. Looking forward to landscapes and snow scenes. And more cat. The only thing that bugs me is I keep accidentally minimizing apps by swiping too close to the bottom where the functions are. That’s something you have to acclimate to, but hopefully I’ll get there soon.Overall this is an excellent choice if you want a high quality phone that doesn’t cost half a month’s rent.

6. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Dennis C. Bernth – August 27, 2024

   First off, I’m not a power user, so I can’t speak to processor speed, ability to game, or any of that. 3/4 or more of the time I use it as strictly a phone, I don’t even have data or WiFi turned on because I don’t need it. This replaced a Moto Stylus that was losing battery capacity and was old enough to not warrant replacing the battery, which isn’t easy anymore.Battery life is better than the Stylus when it was new, and that’s saying something. If I’m just around the house, not using mobile data or WiFi, in a couple of days the battery may drop to 80% or so…which is pretty good because I’m in an area with lousy cell coverage, with the phone varying between towers in two different time zones. That’s a battery eater, but this phone handles it well. It also seems to connect easier and with a better signal than the Stylus in the same areas. Granted the Stylus is 4g and this is 5g, but at my house there are no 5g signals, so everything here is 4g LTE.Camera? Again I’m not a professional photographer, but the camera seems to be every bit as good as the one on the Stylus, which people rate highly. The pictures I’ve taken have come out well and I’m happy with the camera.I rate the audio quality, of both the handset and external speaker on phone calls as better than the Stylus. The media audio has a 200% setting that is way overdrive in volume, I have some hearing loss and it’s way too loud for me.Changeover was easier than I’ve ever had. Most of my apps transferred with their settings and passwords, and yesterday when I went to set up Bluetooth for my cheap radio in my old truck, I was shocked to find that somehow it had set up itself…. I had phone functions and BT Audio (aka Sirius) without having to pair and enter numbers. The phone also pops up to tell me about apps running in the background that are wasting battery, and gives the option to optimize them for battery life which is great.All told, I don’t have many complaints. The method to power off is not instinctive, but it does prevent accidental turn offs.All in all, if you’re a normal person looking for a phone first and internet toy second, I think you’ll be happy.

7. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   DonnieAwesome – August 27, 2024

   I bought this after my dad bought one and I helped him set it up and saw how amazing it performed. My dad returned his to get a new iphone because he wanted to stay with his familiar apple.. So a month later. I bought one, and let me tell ya somethin’. Don’t think of it as “cheap”… This bad boy performs like nothing else.. I don’t care about load time for apps or how long it takes to turn on/restart. That’s highly irrelevant. Overall use and performance is what matters. This thing is a powerhouse! 8core, 8gb ram… Expandable to 1tb sd card… Yeah. this thing has mass power.. I’ve used apps known to heat up and over heat phones as my performance test and this thing didn’t get warm in the slightest. I also love that you can allocate unused space out of your 128gb to help the ram perform cleaner and more efficiently…I absolutely love this phone.. I love how it feels in the hands. has more freedom to customize than most “android” based OS’s. you can actually delete apps you don’t want and disable ones that don’t delete..I’m very happy with this purchase and with its specs. I’m sure itll last years.. unless I break it for some reason.. I’m not the most careful person..

8. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   JohnJohn – August 27, 2024

   I have a Samsung s22 Ultra. I’ve been having battery and connectivity issues, not being able to use roaming data, spotty 5G where I should have it, etc. Went from a regular SIM to an ESIM and nothing got better, so I decided to try an inexpensive backup.Got this phone based on reviews. The biggest negative I could find online about it was regarding haptic feedback, which I always turn off because haptics irritate me… so that’s a non-issue. There were also a few comments about the OxygenOS, but I use Nova Launcher on all my devices so this is a non-issue.So far so good. Once I received a physical SIM from my phone company, and got it installed… I immediately had excellent connectivity on my network, around town and when traveling.The pluses are the headphone jack, microSD card slot, battery capacity, and of course the price. The package includes a VERY FAST charger, which is amazing. Also, it was very easy to mirror my Samsung to this phone via USB-C to USB-C… only had to install a few particular apps. It runs all the apps as you would expect, like Spotify having connectivity on all your devices. Bluetooth connected perfectly to my vehicle, my Yamaha guitar amp, and laptop another devices for transferring files etc.As for negatives, the camera was a big downgrade from the Samsung, it’s nowhere near the quality. And it’s a little slower running some apps. I expected both of these things to be the case.Honestly, phones are like guitars. If you’re buying an Apple (don’t) or a Samsung or a Gibson or a Fender, you’re paying a big chunk of money for the name… when there are very excellent options out there that a fraction of the price.I still have my Samsung for concert videos, games, wifi etc. But after a couple of weeks of using the One Plus N30, I’ve come to the conclusion that if you’re spending over $500 on your phone then you’re kind of throwing money away.

9. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Christa – August 27, 2024

   I have had the IPhones and moved to androids. Then found that there was always some little annoying thing or some thing not up to par w/ last few phones I’ve purchased. Found the OnePlus N30 5G shortly after it was released in North America. I have and will continue to stick w/ this phone as long as the quality continues at the same measure because all other specs are great.

10. 

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Kristen Guthrie – August 27, 2024

    Teen loves this phone … step up from moto g phone in every way, good WiFi, better camera, fast processor and lots of memory! Battery life seems good.