OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G has better RAM than OnePlus N6. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G has better resolution of 2392 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 5 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7100 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 22999 | Rs. 35000 |
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 08, 2025. The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G is Rs. 35000.
OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G has screen size of 6.77 inches which falls short to OnePlus N6's 6.8 inch screen. OnePlus N6 has LCD Screen type where as OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G has AMOLED Screen type. OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G has display density of 387 PPI & OnePlus N6 has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94.1% than OnePlus N6's ~ 90.4%. OnePlus N6 has 19.6:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G has 19.9:9 aspect ratio.
OnePlus Nord CE 5 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 5 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 15 version.
| Name | OnePlus N6 | OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | N6 | Nord CE 5 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 |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | June 30, 2026 | July 08, 2025 |
| In The Box | Phone, Charger, USB Data Cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Protective Case, Quick Guide | OnePlus Nord CE5, 80W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter, Type-A to C Cable, Quick Guide, Protective Case, Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.23 x 166.47 x 8.88 mm | 76.02 x 163.6 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 224 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Fresh Mint, Midnight Green | Marble Mist, Black Infinity, Nexus Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 300 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 720 x 1570 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.6:9 | 19.9:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 387 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.4% | ~ 94.1% |
| Brightness | 975 nits (Typical), HBM: 1200 nits (Typical) | HBM: 1300 nits, Peak Brightness: 1430 nits, Typical brightness: 800 nits |
| 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 | Eye Comfort / Night Mode, Screen Colour Mode, Screen Colour Temperature, Auto Brightness, Manual Brightness, Bed time mode, Dark Mode, Support sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit Color Depth, HDR10+, Netflix HD & HDR Certified, Amazon Prime Video HD & HDR Certified |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 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 | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi2.4G, WiFi5G, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), WiFi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b/g/a/n, WLAN Display, WLAN tethering,Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 40M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 40M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 80M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 160M, 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v5.4, support SBC/AAC/aptX HD/aptX/LDAC/LHDC 5.0 |
| 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) | 1,411,250 (Total) (v10) 306,528 (CPU) 556,883 (GPU) 268,763 (Memory) 279,076 (UX) |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 143,478 | |
| Geekbench Score | 4,047 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,313 (Single Core) 7,438 (OpenCL) 8,528 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 3,080 (Wild Life Extreme) | |
| Camera Score | 84 (DxOMark) | |
| Speaker Score | 68 (Good) | |
| Battery Test Result | 14.2 hours | |
| 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 | Proximity, Ambient Light, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Cooling System | 5300mm² Vapor Chamber, Heat Dissipation Area 13280 mm² | 7000mm² Vapor Chamber |
| Gaming Features | HyperBoost Game Engine, Championship Mode, Optimal Performance, Up to 120 FPS in BGMI and CODM | |
| AI Features | AI Portrait Glow, AI Eraser, AI Perfect Shot, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Eraser, AI Recompose, AI Detail Boost | AI Eraser, AI Perfect Shot, AI Reflection Remover, AI Reframe, Dual intelligence, Google Gemini, AI VoiceScribe, AI Translation, AI Call Assistant |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Military-grade Standard MIL-STD-810H, Fluid Flagship Body, Night Charging Mode, ArmorShell Protection | Super Linear Speaker, Noise Cancellation Support |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) CMOS (4-in-1), Digital Up to 10x Digital | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sony LYT-600, Sensor Size: 1/1.95", Focal Length: 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) OmniVision OV08D10 |
| 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 | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, PRO, Panorama, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, Time-lapse, Hi-Res Scan, Tilt-Shift, 0.6x-20x digital zoom for photos 0.6x-10x digital zoom for video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Sony IMX480, Focal Length: 23 mm, EIS Supported Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 16.0 | OxygenOS 15 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex | Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Apex |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 3.35 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Arm cortex 1xA715@3.35GHZ, Arm cortex 3xA715@3.2GHZ, Arm cortex 4xA510@2.2GHZ | |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Mali G615-MC6 | |
| 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 |
| Speaker Type | Mono | |
| Audio Features | 400% Ultra Volume | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8000 mAh | 7100 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Fast Charge | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | Yes |