The OnePlus Nord N30 5G, a top budget smartphone under $300, is currently on sale for $249.99, $50 off its regular price, offering snappy performance, a 6.7-inch 120Hz display, Snapdragon 695 chipset, 128GB storage with microSD card slot, and 50W fast charging. Despite nearing the end of its software support cycle and having a camera that falls short compared to pricier competition, it still delivers well enough to be recommended for those on a tight budget.
The OnePlus Nord N30 5G, our pick for the best cheap smartphone, is currently on sale for $250, $50 off its regular price. It offers a Snapdragon 695 5G processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, 16MP front-facing camera, 108MP main and 2MP macro lenses, 5,000mAh battery, and 6.7-inch, 120Hz IPS display. However, it lacks an IP rating for dust or water resistance and will only receive one major Android update, typical for budget phones.
Best Buy is offering the OnePlus Nord N30 5G for $199.99, a $100 discount from its original price of $299.99, and a $30 gift card. The offer is valid only if the phone is activated upon purchase. The phone comes with a 6.72-inch 120 Hz LCD touchscreen, Snapdragon 695 SoC, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a triple rear camera system, a 16 MP selfie snapper, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 50W wired charging support.
OnePlus is planning to release its mid-range smartphone, the Nord CE 3 Lite 5G, in the US under a different name, the OnePlus Nord N30 5G. T-Mobile is expected to offer the device, and Metro by T-Mobile may also offer it. It is unclear whether the two devices will have the same specs, but it is possible that they will be the same except for the processor.
