This midrange OnePlus phone makes skipping flagship models easy – and it's on sale

Midrange smartphones like the OnePlus Nord N30 are a nice alternative to high-end devices like Samsung’s Galaxy S25. They provide a premium experience without the exorbitant cost. And now, thanks to a new deal, this already affordable phone is even cheaper.

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Typically, the device costs $300. But by entering the code “SPRING25” at checkout, you shave $70 off the Nord N30’s price tag, making it a cool $230. What’s more, OnePlus is offering a free gift to shoppers. You can pick either a Sandstone Bumper Case for the phone or a pair of Wired Digital Type-C Earphones. Be aware that the phone only comes in a single configuration. It has 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage space, and a Chromatic Gray color scheme.

OnePlus’ Nord N30 is a top-notch midrange smartphone that launched in 2023. In his review, ZDNET’s Matthew Miller praised the mobile device’s features. The N30 sports a high-resolution 6.72-inch AMOLED touchscreen with an adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz. All this tech ensures the display consistently outputs vibrant images and fluid videos for immersive media consumption.

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It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, which isn’t the most powerful chipset in the world. However, when combined with the “fairly stock OxygenOS UI,” it delivers a smooth performance. Phone calls sound “perfect,” as noted by Miller, and the camera system is decent for its price range. Just don’t expect it to compete with flagship smartphones.

The free earphones mentioned earlier plug directly into the Nord N30’s USB-C port. If you want the case, the phone does have a 3.5 audio jack for accepting other headphones. Joining OnePlus’ trade-in program can net you even more savings. For example, if you own a 128GB Nord N20 5G, you can trade in the old phone and remove an extra $23 off the Nord N30’s price tag.

How I rated this deal

$70 off on a $300 smartphone is a big discount. Nearly a quarter of its full price has been chopped off in one swoop. As a result, ZDNET’s rating system grants this promotion a solid 3/5. This deal is a great way to enter into the OnePlus ecosystem which I am a big fan of. Moreover, the price drop becomes even better with the free gifts.

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