OnePlus Nord 3vsTecno Spark 30 Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
OnePlus Nord 3 wins
Verdict
OnePlus Nord 3 wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
OnePlus Nord 3 is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 399 — USD 220 more than the Tecno Spark 30 Pro. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- OnePlus Nord 3 takes Performance — led by performance score (1,000,000 pts).
- OnePlus Nord 3 takes Display — led by pixel density (450 ppi).
- OnePlus Nord 3 takes Camera — led by camera score (125 pts).
- OnePlus Nord 3 takes Battery — led by charging speed (80 W).
- Tecno Spark 30 Pro takes Price — led by price (179 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose OnePlus Nord 3 if you want…
- Choose OnePlus Nord 3 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,000,000 pts vs 400,000 pts.
- Choose OnePlus Nord 3 if you want a sharper screen — 450 ppi vs 393 ppi.
- Choose OnePlus Nord 3 if you want sharper selfies — 16 MP vs 13 MP.
- Choose OnePlus Nord 3 if you want better video quality — 90 pts vs 85 pts.
- Choose OnePlus Nord 3 if you want a better camera — 125 pts vs 108 pts.
- Choose OnePlus Nord 3 if you want faster charging — 80 W vs 33 W.
Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want…
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.74 in.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,700 nits vs 1,450 nits.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want a lower price — 179 USD vs 399 USD.
At a glance
- OnePlus Nord 3
- Tecno Spark 30 Pro
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
OnePlus Nord 3
Choose OnePlus Nord 3 if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 399.
Tecno Spark 30 Pro
Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if price matters most. It costs USD 179, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
OnePlus Nord 3
- Dimensity 9000
- 80 W charging
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- Average cameras
- No wireless charging
- Software quirks
Tecno Spark 30 Pro
- 108 MP camera
- 120 Hz display
- Affordable
- Slow chipset
- 33 W charging
- Software ads