OnePlus has slashed the price of Nord N30 SE 5G in Nepal. The device was launched at a lavish event in Kathmandu along with the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R. This makes this “N” family phone even more affordable. The one in concern here, the Nord N30 SE 5G comes with a 6.72-inch LCD panel, an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset, a 50MP main camera, and a massive battery pack. In this post, we delve in length into the OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G specs, design, camera, battery, and the official price in Nepal.
Best features of the OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G
Why choose this Android among the top other budget picks, you may ask? Well, here are the best reasons to choose the Nord N30 SE 5G.
- Iconic OnePlus design
- FHD+ display with LTPS LCD panel
- Octa-core processor with the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset
- 50MP main camera
- 5,000mAh battery + 33W SUPERVOOC fast-charging
OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G Overview
To put it into perspective, OnePlus has just released three phones in Nepal- OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R, and our more affordable beauty Nord N30 SE 5G. Each offers its array of features and blends it with the befitting price tag. In that regard, the last one is the most affordable one. It’s actually a special edition model of Nord N30 5G.
The OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G is a unique offering for Android users who want a stunner design and other standard-rich specifications. The model has a 50MP camera, a decent SoC for processing, and a bulky battery to see off a day. In sum, the Nord N30 SE 5G is a well-crafted budget 5G phone with many perks. Here is the breakdown.
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Design and Display
The OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G measures 165.60 mm x 76.00 mm x 7.99 mm and weighs 193 g. The front is built with glass while the frames and rear are made of plastic. It’s compensated with feathery patterns on Cyan Sparkle and a glossy finish on Black Satin colorways. But there’s no luxury-watch-inspired camera module. Instead, you get a rectangular configuration with dual cameras shining on the back with an LED flash positioned in the middle to the right. The front gets a hole-punch camera cutout in the middle contributing to large real estate for the phone.
On the display front, the phone gets a 6.72-inch IPS LCD (LTPS) screen with a 91.4% screen-to-body ratio and an FHD+ resolution of 1080×2400 pixels. The screen has 392 pixels per inch density to offer sharp visuals. Missing out on the AMOLED display could be a bit of a downsize here but IPS LCD screens offer real-life colors so you get authentic images and not vivid and flashy graphics on the screen. The device comes with a 20:9 aspect ratio. OnePlus calls it a “Sunlight Display” promoting its easy viewing in sunlight. Keep a note that there’s no IP rating on this model so you may need to be a little more conscious with the device coming in close proximity to water.
Chipset and Performance
For performance, the OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G comes with MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset. It’s a 7nm build release in 2023. It’s got an octa-core processing setup. For e.g., the primary two cores function at their peak at 2.2 GHz, and the remaining six performance cores clock at 2.0 GHz speed. The chipset houses Mali-G57 MC2 to handle the graphics. It’s not a flagship chipset but it does enough good for the device. For the sake of comparison, the OnePlus 12 gets Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and OnePlus 12R has Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 which are both high-end SoCs.
Likewise, the model comes with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. Here, you might have wished for a 6 GB starter but OnePlus’s move does help to make it price-friendly. Another underwhelming aspect may be that you won’t have the option to expand the storage via a microSD card.
The OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G runs on Android 13 with the in-house custom skin OxygenOS 13.1 on top. The company says that the nature-inspired OS is not just pleasing to the eyes, but also offers better performance, faster app loading, and power efficiency. There’s no Android 14 coming out of the box. But that could be upgraded with a software update later.
Battery
The battery department is where OnePlus will impress you as it goes toe-to-toe with the high-end “12” series. The OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G comes with a 5,000mAh battery pack. If it hits 5,000mAh, it should be a massive one to last one day or even two with minimal use. Having a large battery is a solid value as it allows for plenty of time on videos, music, screen time, and gaming as well. To complement it, OnePlus has included a 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging. The company claims that the device can charge up to 51% in just half an hour with the wired fast charger.
Camera
For the optics, OnePlus has included a 50MP primary camera on the rear panel with a ½.76” sensor size. It’s complemented by a 2MP depth camera for portrait snaps. So, that’s a dual-camera setup on the back. For zooming in, the camera supports 10x digital zoom.
On the front, the OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G gets an 8MP selfie shooter for photos and videos and facial recognition. Both rear and front camera lets you shoot 1080p videos at 30fps. There’s no acclaimed OIS feature here. However, you do get AI-powered photography that produces enhanced and beautiful photos. Additionally, the Ultra-Night Mode lets you take decent photos in low-light conditions.
Connectivity
The best connectivity feature for the OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G is of course the support for the next-generation 5G technology. It brings huge download and upload speeds unleashing unprecedented throughput capacity for all internet use cases. Besides, the model supports up to WiFi 5 standard and dual-band connection. There’s support for Bluetooth 5.3 version, A2DP, Low Energy (LE) and USB Type-C 2.0. You can use OTG to connect flash drives and watch or transfer files.
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OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G Technical Specifications
Find out the major specifications of the OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G:
- Announced: 2024, January 30 in Nepal
- Dimension: 165.6 x 76 x 8 mm
- Weight: 193 g (6.81 oz)
- Display: 6.72-inch, IPS LCD, ~91.4% screen-to-body ratio,
- Build: Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 7nm process
- CPU: Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
- RAM/Storage: 4/128 GB, UFS 2.0
- MicroSD Card Slot: No
- Software: OxygenOS 13.1/Android 13
- Rear Camera: Dual-Camera Setup
- 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76″, 0.64µm, PDAF
- 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
- Video record: 1080p@30fps, 720P@30fps
- Front Camera: Single-camera
- 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm
- Front Video: 1080p/720p@30fps, 720P@30fps
- Battery: Non-Removable 5000 mAh battery, 33W SUPERVOOC wired-charging, 51% in 30 minutes
- Colors: Black Satin, Cyan Sparkle
- Security: Fingerprint (side-mounted)
- Audio: Dual-stereo speakers, 3.5mm jack available
- Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
- Cellular Network: 5G
- 5G Bands: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78
- 4G Bands: b1/b2/b3/b4/b5/b7/b8/b12/b13/b17/b18/b19/b20/b26/b28/b38/b39/b40/b41/b66
- WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
- SIM and others: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), USB Type-C 2.0, OTG, Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE
- eSIM support: No
- NFC: Yes
- OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G Price in Nepal: Rs 18,999
Rs 26,499[4/128 GB]
Our verdict
As you have already learned, the OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G is designed for budget-sensitive consumers who want a OnePlus smartphone treat. It’s a mid-range phone and you will miss out on flagship-grade specs in CPU, camera, and other features. There’s no IP rating and eSIM option if those are your curiosities. Anyway, the phone excels at what it tries to attempt. It does what it promises. It’s OxygenOS runs smooth and is easy on the eyes. The camera and processors are decent for everyday performance. But yes, you might miss the extraordinarily futuristic design aesthetic of the premium OnePlus 12 series.
OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G Price in Nepal and Availability
After the price cut, the OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G now comes at an even more pocket-friendly price of Rs 18,999 in Nepal for the 4GB/128GB variant. Previously, the device cost Rs 26,499 meaning that OnePlus cut the price by a huge Rs 7500 which is a remarkable decision as Dashain shopping begins. The device comes in Cyan Sparkle and black Satin color options. You can get the device from authorized OnePlus stores, phone outlets, and online soon.
| OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G | Price in Nepal |
| 4/128GB | Rs 18,999 |
The phone has certainly become more affordable but you can check for other 5G phones in Nepal too.
Would the OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G be your pick ahead of the OnePlus 12 and the OnePlus 12R? Do share your opinion on the model below in the comments.
