Written By Divya
OnePlus Nord 6 vs OnePlus Nord 5: 7 key differences to know before buying
OnePlus Nord 6 debuted with several upgrades over the Nord 5, especially in terms of display and battery. But is it worth buying over the predecessor with the price hike? Know the main differences before buying.
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Design change
Clearly, the design is one of the bigger change at the first look. The back now features a dual camera setup along with flash in a squircle camera module, instead of the vertical island.
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Performance upgrade
Powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, the Nord 6 offers better gaming performance, improved thermals, and smoother multitasking. On the other hand, the Nord 5 is powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset.
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OnePlus Nord 6 vs Nord 5: Display
The OnePlus Nord 6 now gets a 165Hz AMOLED display, up from 144Hz of the Nord 5. The difference isn’t drastic, but it does support smoother UI and gaming. Moreover, both the phones get 6.83-inch AMOLED display.
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Battery Is The Big Change
This is where things stand out. The Nord 6 packs a massive 9000mAh battery, while the Nord 5 packs a 6800mAh battery.
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Cameras Stay Mostly The Same
The rear setup remains similar with a 50MP main and 8MP secondary. The selfie camera drops from 50MP to 32MP this time.
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Software And Extras
It runs on Android 16 with OxygenOS 16. You also get IP68/IP69 rating, Wi-Fi 7, and some added AI features.
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Price difference
The OnePlus Nord 5 was launched at a starting price of Rs 31,999 for the 8GB RAM/256GB storage model, while the latest OnePlus Nord 6 costs Rs 38,999 for the 8GB+256GB variant.
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Who Should Consider OnePlus Nord 6
If performance and battery matter most, the Nord 6 makes sense. But if you prefer a more balanced setup, the Nord 5 still holds up well.
