OnePlus Nord 2T vs Samsung Galaxy A34
The OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Samsung Galaxy A34 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads — 53/100 vs 50/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A34 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus Nord 2T is faster in AnTuTu (1,017,976 vs 731,937).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 2T
Samsung Galaxy A34
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1017976 vs 731937
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 2507
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A34 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2T vs the Samsung Galaxy A34, the OnePlus Nord 2T scores 3 points higher (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A34 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Samsung Galaxy A34 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Samsung Galaxy A34 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 2T | Samsung Galaxy A34 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 1017976 | 731937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm | 161.3×78.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A34
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A34
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A34
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 2T and Samsung Galaxy A34, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 2T leads Samsung Galaxy A34 by 39.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus Nord 2T
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A34 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Samsung Galaxy A34 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Samsung Galaxy A34 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Samsung Galaxy A34?
The OnePlus Nord 2T edges out the Samsung Galaxy A34 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Samsung Galaxy A34?
The OnePlus Nord 2T has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy A34 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Samsung Galaxy A34?
The OnePlus Nord 2T leads on performance (59/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2T over the Samsung Galaxy A34?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy A34 (79/100 vs 69/100).