OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G has better RAM than OnePlus N6. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than OnePlus N6 which has resolution of 1570 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | OnePlus N6 | OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 22999 | Rs. 24999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is June 30, 2026. The cost of OnePlus N6 is Rs. 22999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 05, 2023. The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G is Rs. 24999.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to OnePlus N6's 6.8 inch screen. OnePlus N6 has LCD Screen type where as OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G has AMOLED Screen type. OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G has display density of 394 PPI & OnePlus N6 has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.4% than OnePlus N6's ~ 90.4%. OnePlus N6 has 19.6:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to OnePlus N6's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to OnePlus N6's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 13 version.
| Name | OnePlus N6 | OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | N6 | Nord CE 3 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June 30, 2026 | July 05, 2023 |
| In The Box | Phone, Charger, USB Data Cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Protective Case, Quick Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.23 x 166.47 x 8.88 mm | 75.5 x 162.7 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 224 g | 184 g |
| Colors | Fresh Mint, Midnight Green | Aqua Surge, Gray Shimmer |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 720 x 1570 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.6:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.4% | ~ 93.4% |
| Brightness | 975 nits (Typical), HBM: 1200 nits (Typical) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | |
| Features | Eye Protection Mode, Sleep Mode, Screen Refresh Rate Switching, Smart Switch Refresh Rate, Screen Color Temperature Adjustment, Dark Mode, Screen Color Mode, Manual Brightness Adjustment | Support sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit Color Depth, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A(703~733MHz)/n40/n41/n78. NSA: n1/n3/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 615,800 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | with GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling System | 5300mm² Vapor Chamber, Heat Dissipation Area 13280 mm² | |
| AI Features | AI Portrait Glow, AI Eraser, AI Perfect Shot, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Eraser, AI Recompose, AI Detail Boost | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Military-grade Standard MIL-STD-810H, Fluid Flagship Body, Night Charging Mode, ArmorShell Protection | Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise Cancellation Support, X-axis linear motor, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) CMOS (4-in-1), Digital Up to 10x Digital | 50 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX890 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Video, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Hi-Res, Pano, Slo-Mo, Time-Lapse, Dual-view video, Textscanner, 1080P video: 60 fps (6GB), 30 fps (with Retouch on), 720P video: 60 fps (6GB), 30 fps, 720P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, 1080P Time-Lapse: 30 fps, Supports Dual-view video shooting, Supports video zoom shooting: up to 10× digital zoom | Ultra Steady Mode, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait Mode, Video Portrait, Pano, Macro, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Retouching, Filters, Google Lens, Extra HD, Pro Mode, 0.6x - 20x Zoom |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Main) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p, 720p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 16.0 | OxygenOS 13.1 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1 × Cortex-A78 2.7GHz & 3 × Cortex-A78 2.4GHz & 4 × Cortex-A55 1.8GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Decoder: MP3, AMRNB, AMRWB, AAC, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW, VORBIS, OPUS, RAW, FLAC, GSM, Encoder: AAC, AMRNB, AMRWB, FLAC, OPUS | 3GPP, ALAC, AMR, APE, FLAC, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW, GSM, MP3, OPUS, RAW, VORBIS, PCM, WMA, AAC |
| Video | H.264, HEVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, MPEG4, 3GPP | 3GPP, AV1, H263, H264, H265, MP4V, MPEG2, WMV, VP8, VP9 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Features | 400% Ultra Volume | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Fast Charge | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |