OnePlus Nord N300 5G

OnePlus Nord N300 5G is a budget smartphone offering decent specs, including SA/NSA 5G support, at an affordable price. The good news for US residents is that it is has been officially announced for the country, though exclusive to T-Mobile and its subsidiary, Metro. What are the features it brings to the table? It has a 6.56-inch, 90Hz IPS LCD panel on the front, a plastic frame, and plastic back. Inside, it is powered by a Dimensity 810 5G chipset, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage. It runs Android 13 customized with OxygenOS 13 user interface. These specs clearly scream budget.

Keeping the lights on is a 5000 mAh battery that charges at 33W fast charge speeds. The fingerprint scanner is located on the side and embedded in the power button. At the back of the device is a dual camera that comprises a 48MP wide angle camera and a 2MP depth lens. Have a look at the detailed specifications of OnePlus Nord N300 below.

OnePlus Nord N300 5G Specs

Wireless Networks and Technology

• 2G bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
• 3G bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 MHz
• 4G bands: LTE
• 5G bands: SA. NSA
• SIM Card Type: Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
• Software / OS: OxygenOS 13 based on Android 13

Body

• Display: 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, IPS LCD screen
• Colours: Midnight Jade.
• Physical Build: Plastic frame. Plastic back panel.

Internal Hardware Specs

• CPU: 2.4 GHz Octa-core
• Chipset: MediaTek MT6833P Dimensity 810
• Graphics Processor: Mali-G57 MC2
• RAM: 4 GB
• Internal Storage: 64 GB
• External Storage: microSD (up to 1 TB)

Cameras: Photography and Video Recording

• Rear Camera: 48 MP wide-angle sensor + 2 MP depth sensor, autofocus, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording
• Front Camera: 8 MP fixed focus, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture

Media: Music and Video Playback

• Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
• Audio: 3.5 mm audio jack
• Loudspeaker: Stereo speakers
• Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
• FM Radio: N/A.

Sensors

• Digital Compass: Yes.
• Accelerometer: Yes.
• Proximity Sensor: Yes.
• Ambient Light Sensor: No.
• Barometer: No.
• Pedometer: No.
• Heart Rate Monitor: No.
• Gyroscope (G-Sensor): Yes.
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; side-mounted.
• Face Unlock: Yes.
• Iris Scanner: No.
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
• Voice Control: No.
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Google Assistant.
• Infra-red Blaster: No.

Connectivity Specs

• Bluetooth Version: 5.3
• Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
• GPS: Dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
• USB: microUSB v2.0. Type-C.
• NFC: Yes.

Other Specs and Features

• Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 5000 mAh
• Battery Charging: 33W SuperVOOC fast charging
• Wireless Charging: No.
• Reverse Charging: No.

Price in the United States of America

The price is of the Nord N300 in the US is $228 and is available locked on T-Mobile and Metro By T-Mobile. You can order from their websites or walk into one of their stores to make your purchase. It is available from November 3, 2022.

Lastly, is the Nord N300 an American-made phone? No; it is not. It is manufactured in China. Also, according to OnePlus, its predecessor, OnePlus Nord N200, sold well in the US, and is projected to hit a sales number of 1.5 million units before the end of 2022. Will OnePlus Nord N300 5G be as popular? Time will tell.