Let’s cut to the chase: the OnePlus Nord N30 5G is a steal at $250. After using it daily for months, I’m convinced it punches way above its price tag. Here’s the real tea.

The Battery Life is Sorcery: I drove 20 minutes with GPS on and arrived at my destination still at 100% battery. The 5000mAh battery + 50W fast charging combo means zero anxiety about juice—even after binge-watching shows on that 6.7” 120Hz display (which, by the way, is buttery smooth).

Camera Shines (Mostly): The 108MP main camera delivers crisp shots in daylight, though low-light performance is just okay. Pro tip: Use the 3x lossless zoom for detail-heavy shots—it’s shockingly good for a budget phone.

Speed Demon: The Snapdragon 695 chipset handles multitasking like a champ. I regularly juggle Maps, Spotify, and Slack without lag. Gaming? Genshin Impact runs decently on medium settings—just don’t expect flagship performance.

Annoyances: - The button placement is a trap. I’ve accidentally taken SO many screenshots. - OxygenOS 13.1’s notification settings are needlessly convoluted. - It’s a chonky boy—200g weight makes one-handed use tricky.

The Verdict: If you want premium-ish specs without bleeding cash, this is it. Perfect for: - Workhorses who need all-day battery - Casual photographers - Anyone sick of $1,000 phones that do... basically this.

*Bonus*: That dual-SIM slot saved me during international travel. Flexibility FTW!