OnePlus Nord 6 vs OnePlus Nord 5: A spec-by-spec comparison

OnePlus Nord 6 is now official in India. The smartphone is backed by a 9,000mAh battery and comes powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. The handset is equipped with AI-backed features, improved connectivity, and durability-focused design elements. OnePlus Nord 6 boasts of a 165Hz AMOLED display. It is positioned as a performance-oriented option in its segment, with features such as high-refresh-rate gaming support and long battery life. Nord 6 succeeds last year’s OnePlus Nord 5. Compared to its predecessor, the smartphone brings updates across performance, battery, and display.The new OnePlus Nord 6 comes with a starting price of Rs 38,999 and is set to hit the shelves starting April 9. The handset will be available via Amazon, the OnePlus website, the OnePlus store app, and offline retail stores. Here’s how OnePlus Nord 6 compares with OnePlus Nord 5

OnePlus Nord 6 vs OnePlus Nord 5

Feature	OnePlus Nord 6	OnePlus Nord 5
Display	6.78-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, up to 165Hz, 3600 nits peak	6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, up to 144Hz, 1800 nits peak
Processor	Snapdragon 8s Gen 4	Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
RAM	8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X	8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X
Storage	256GB UFS 4.1	256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1
Rear Camera	50MP (Sony LYTIA-600) + 8MP ultra-wide	50MP (Sony LYT-700) + 8MP ultra-wide
Front Camera	32MP with autofocus	50MP with autofocus
Battery	9,000mAh, 80W charging, 27W reverse	6,800mAh, 80W charging, 5W reverse
OS	OxygenOS 16 (Android 16)	OxygenOS 15 (Android 15)
AI Features	AI gaming optimisation, smart performance tuning (implied with new chip & engine)	Basic AI camera & system features
Dimensions	16.25 x 7.75 x 0.85 cm	16.34 x 7.70 x 0.81 cm
Weight	217g	211g
Colour Options	Not specified (expected new finishes)	Multiple finishes (varies by market)

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