Motorola recently announced the world’s first phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, but it was not alone. Alongside the Motorola Edge X30, the Lenovo-owned brand also came up with the lower-end Motorola Edge S30. Powered by the Snapdragon 888+ mobile platform, it is one of the most powerful and affordable flagship killers out there. But is it able to compete with a complete flagship killer like the OnePlus Nord 2 5G which is currently one of the best-selling devices in its price range? This comparison between the specifications of Motorola Edge S30 and OnePlus Nord 2 5G will let you find out.

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G vs Motorola Edge S30

OnePlus Nord 2 5G Motorola Edge S30
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 158.9 x 73.2 x 8.3 mm,
189 g		 168.1 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm,
202 g
DISPLAY 6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED 6.8 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels (Full HD+), LCD
PROCESSOR MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G, octa-core 3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, octa-core 2.99 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE Android 11, OxygenOS Android 11, MYUI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.3 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.5 front camera		 Triple 108 + 13 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY 4500 mAh, fast charging 65W 5000 mAh, Fast Charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES 5G, dual SIM 5G, dual SIM, water-repellent

Design

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G is a more attractive device when it comes to aesthetics. It is more compact, thinner, and lighter than Motorola Edge S30, thanks to the presence of a compact display and a smaller battery. Further, it is built with better materials: it has a glass back protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5 (just like the display) and a plastic frame, while the Motorola Edge S30 is entirely built of plastic. But the Motorola Edge S30 has a water-repellent coating, so it offers some kind of protection against water. OnePlus Nord 2 5G and Motorola Edge S30 have a punch-hole display with holes placed on the upper left side and centrally, respectively.

 

Display

For most of the users, the display of the OnePlus Nord 2 5G is actually better. Unlike the Motorola Edge S30, it has an AMOLED panel. It is a smaller screen but the image quality is higher, not only thanks to the OLED panel but also because of the HDR10+ certification. The OnePlus Nord 2 5G has a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 90 Hz refresh rate, and it is paired with stereo speakers. The Motorola Edge S30 has an LCD panel with a Full HD+ resolution and the HDR10 certification: it is inferior, but if you are a gamer, then you should opt for it because it offers a higher 144 Hz refresh rate and a wider diagonal with 6.8 inches.

 

Specs & Software

The hardware department is the killer feature of the Motorola Edge S30: despite its incredibly affordable price, it is powered by the Snapdragon 888+ mobile platform that is the best Qualcomm’s chipset after the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. You can get the same memory configuration with the OnePlus Nord 2 5G but with an inferior MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. It is still a high-end processor, but it is not even close to the performance provided by the amazing Snapdragon 888+. Both the phones run Android 11 out of the box.

 

Camera

Do not get fooled by the Megapixels: even though the Motorola Edge S30 has a 108 MP main camera, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G wins the camera comparison because it offers a better main sensor. We are talking about the Sony IMX766 with a 50 MP resolution and OIS (the Edge S30 does not even support OIS). The Motorola Edge S30 has a better 13 MP ultrawide camera, while the OnePlus Nord 2 5G wins again when it comes to the selfie camera thanks to a 32 MP front snapper.

 

Battery

The Motorola Edge S30 has a bigger battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh, but its display consumes more energy (because it is an LCD panel with a higher refresh rate), so it does not always guarantee a longer battery life. Further, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G charges quicker thanks to 65W fast charging (the Edge S30 has just 33W).

 

Price

The starting price of the Motorola Edge S30 in China roughly translates into €280/$315 (still not available in Europe), while the OnePlus Nord 2 5G starts from €399/$450 globally (prices vary depending on the region). Overall, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G is a more complete and valid device for the average user due to its AMOLED display, better cameras, faster charging. But the Motorola Edge S30 is superior for gamers and power users thanks to its better hardware, big battery, and wider 144 Hz display.

 

OnePlus Nord 2 5G vs Motorola Edge S30: PRO and CONS

OnePlus Nord 2 5G

PRO

  • Better camera
  • AMOLED display
  • 65W fast charging
  • More compact
  • Thinner and lighter

CONS

  • Inferior chipset

 

Motorola Edge S30

PRO

  • More affordable
  • Wider display
  • Better hardware
  • 144 Hz refresh rate

CONS

  • LCD display
  • Inferior cameras

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