Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB) vs OnePlus Nord (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A34 vs OnePlus Nord phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/1/2023 9:08 AM, updated: 5/19/2025 11:57 AM

Compare OnePlus Nord X Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points OnePlus Nord (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A34 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.44"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4115
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	vs	11 Advantages OnePlus Nord (256GB)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	90Hz
+6.6"2% Larger screen	vs	6.44"
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+5000 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4115 mAh
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.1 + A2DP/LE
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (101GB available)	vs	+256GB (223GB available)121% More internal storage for applications and files
199 grams (6.97 ounces)	vs	+184 grams (6.44 ounces)8% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
390 PPI	vs	+409 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP3% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 13MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 32MP + 8MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
25W	vs	+30W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.

36 Common items in both devices

8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back

Super AMOLED / Fluid AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

+29 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	Nord (256GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A34 5G SM-A346E/Dual-SIM NFC	OnePlus NORD 5G AC2003 (256GB + 12GB RAM), OnePlus Z
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Middle East), Kazakhstan, Russia	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	OnePlus
Release date	3/24/2023, Announced: 3/14/2023	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.1 x 161.3 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in)	73.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.89 x 6.23 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Fluid AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	390 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	90Hz
Display features	1000nits[peak]	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 11
User Interface	One UI 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0	OxygenOS 11
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 MC4	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 472126 (v9) Geekbench: 2316 (v5.5), 2518 (v6) GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 315641 (v8) Geekbench: 7844 (v4.4), 1953 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2	256GB (223GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	Europe: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 78) India: SA/NSA (78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119˚ 5MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@480fps (slow motion)	1080p@240fps Sony IMX586 sensor Sony IMX616 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	(dual front camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.5105˚1/4"1.12µm
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4115 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	34 hours (1.4 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Graphite, Silver, Violet, Lime	• Colors: Blue Marble, Gray Onyx
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.546W/kg (head), 1.488W/kg (body)	feature not registered