Watch: OnePlus Nord 3 5G Review - Best under PHP 30K!

In case you missed it, here's our full review of the OnePlus Nord 3 5G after using it for a couple of months.

The OnePlus Nord 3

To recap, the device is touted as one of the best under PHP 30K with its attractive high-end main camera, near flagship processor, smooth screen experience, and super fast charging.

Again the phone boasts an IP54 water splash and dust resistant body, Gorilla Glass 5 protected 6.74-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED super fluid screen.

Inside, OnePlus equipped it with the former flagship 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 9000 5G SoC. While it is coupled with 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage, 5,000mAh battery capacity with super-fast 80W SUPERVOOC USB-C charging with SUPERVOOC S chip for safer and more stable charging, and Battery Health Engine.

In the camera department, it has 50MP f/1.9 Sony IMX890 main camera with OIS + 8MP f/2.3 ultra-wide-angle + 2MP f/2.4 macro + Ambient Light Sensor + LED flash.

For our Unboxing, First Impressions, and Camera Samples, you may proceed to this link.

Watch OnePlus Nord 3 5G Review - Best under PHP 30K!

Pros -  Glass build w/ alert slider, stunning display, smooth performance, very good cameras, 2x stereo speakers, IP54 dust and water resistance

Cons - Smudge magnet, prone to scratches on glass back, no sd card slot, limited to 1080p selfie video, occasional heating, average ultra-wide sensor

OnePlus Nord 3 5G Specs

Display: 6.74-inch Gorilla Glass 5 protected Fluid AMOLED screen w/ 40-120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 1.5K 2772 x 1240 resolution at 444 ppi

CPU: 3.05GHz 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 9000 octa-core processor

GPU: Mali-G710 MP10

RAM: 16GB LPDDR5X

ROM: 256GB UFS 3.1

Back Camera: 50MP f/1.9 Sony IMX890 w/ OIS + 8MP f/2.3 ultra-wide-angle + 2MP f/2.4 macro + Ambient Light Sensor + LED flash

Selfie Camera: 16MP f/2.0 wide

Battery: 5,000mAh w/ 80W SUPERVOOC + SUPERVOOC S chip

OS: Android 13 w/ OxygenOS 13.1

Connectivity: WiFi 6, 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.3, OTG, NFC, GPS (L1 + L5 dual-band), dual SIM

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, alert slider, stereo speakers, IP54 water splash and dust resistance, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, IR Blaster, X-axis linear motor, 4129.8mm² large VC advanced cooling system, USB-C, Colors: Misty Green

Dimensions: 8.15 mm thin

Weight: 193.5 g

Price: PHP 29,990

Verdict

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The OnePlus Nord 3 ticks a lot of boxes at its price of PHP 29,990. It may not be that affordable but surely you can get more than what you pay for. It's well-built, has a stunning display, reliable performance, 80W fast charging, and most importantly a flagship-grade main camera.

What do you guys think?