OnePlus Nord N30
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Midrange smartphones like the OnePlus Nord N30 are a nice alternative to high-end devices like the OnePlus 13 or the Galaxy Z Fold 7. They provide a premium experience without the exorbitant cost. And now, thanks to a new Back to School deal, this already affordable phone is now even cheaper.
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Right now, the OnePlus Nord N30 is on sale for $50 off, dropping down to $250. Be aware that the device only comes in a single configuration. It has 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage space, and in Chromatic Gray. There isn’t much in the way of customization; however, you can expand your storage through a microSD card. Additionally, you’ll receive a pair of OnePlus Half In-Ear Wired Digital Earphones for free, a normally $14 purchase.
OnePlus’ Nord N30<!–> is a top-notch midrange smartphone that launched in 2023. In his review, ZDNET’s Matthew Miller praised the mobile device’s features. The N30 sports a high-resolution 6.72-inch AMOLED touchscreen with an adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz. All this tech ensures the display consistently outputs vibrant images and fluid video for immersive media consumption.
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It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, which isn’t the most powerful chipset in the world. However, when combined with the “fairly stock OxygenOS UI,” it delivers a smooth performance. Phone calls sound “perfect,” as noted by Miller, and the camera system is decent for its price range. Just don’t expect it to compete with flagship smartphones.
How I rated this deal
As per ZDNET’s rating system, I give this OnePlus Nord N30 a score of 2/5. I would recommend this mobile device even at full price, so now is a great time to buy one. Admittedly, this is not the biggest discount I’ve seen for the Nord N30. In the past, the smartphone was $100 off, but this is still solid.
I’m actually considering picking this up myself. I have a Nord N20, and it’s starting to struggle in certain performance areas. If you’re in the market for a new phone, consider this model. You have a while to purchase the OnePlus Nord N30 at this new low price, but be sure to act fast before this discontinued handset sells out.
As per OnePlus, this deal ends on September 1.
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