OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G vs OnePlus N6
Quick Comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G has better RAM than OnePlus N6. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than OnePlus N6 which has resolution of 1570 x 720. OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G has more internal memory than OnePlus N6
| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G | OnePlus N6 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 22990 | Rs. 22999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 12, 2026 (Expected). The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G is Rs. 22990. The launch Date of the second phone is June 30, 2026. The cost of OnePlus N6 is Rs. 22999.
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G has screen size of 6.78 inches which falls short to OnePlus N6's 6.8 inch screen. OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G has IPS Screen type where as OnePlus N6 has LCD Screen type. OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G has display density of 390 PPI & OnePlus N6 has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus N6 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.4% than OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G's ~ 90.3%. OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus N6 has 19.6:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to OnePlus N6's lower 4 GB RAM. OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than OnePlus N6 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to OnePlus N6's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
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| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G | OnePlus N6 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Nord CE 5 Lite | N6 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 12, 2026 (Expected) | June 30, 2026 |
| 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 | |
| Weight | 224 g | |
| Colors | Fresh Mint, Midnight Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) | Color LCD Screen |
| Touch | Yes, 380 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 720 x 1570 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 390 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.3% | ~ 90.4% |
| Brightness | 975 nits (Typical), HBM: 1200 nits (Typical) | |
| Features | Support sRGB, Display P3, 550 nits (typ), 1000 nits (peak) | 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 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/40/41/77/78/28A(703~733MHz), NSA: n1/3/41/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 615,800 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | Yes, with GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | 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 | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise cancellation support | Military-grade Standard MIL-STD-810H, Fluid Flagship Body, Night Charging Mode, ArmorShell Protection |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF 13 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) CMOS (4-in-1), Digital Up to 10x Digital |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AI Scene Enhancement, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait mode, Pano, Macro, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Retouching, Filters | 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 |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 15 | OxygenOS 16.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen2 | MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| 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 | Decoder: MP3, AMRNB, AMRWB, AAC, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW, VORBIS, OPUS, RAW, FLAC, GSM, Encoder: AAC, AMRNB, AMRWB, FLAC, OPUS |
| Video | H.264, HEVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, MPEG4, 3GPP | H.264, HEVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, MPEG4, 3GPP |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Features | 400% Ultra Volume | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 8000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Fast Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 5W |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |