OnePlus N6 Lite vs OnePlus N6x

Verdict

The OnePlus N6 Lite scores higher in 1 of 6 sections (connectivity & features), while the OnePlus N6x leads in performance; they are even on camera, battery, display and design & durability.

The biggest difference is performance: 17 vs 38 points.

The OnePlus N6 Lite is the newer model, announced 2 months after the OnePlus N6x.

Choose the OnePlus N6 Lite for connectivity & features; choose the OnePlus N6x for performance.

N6 Lite leads in 2 fields
N6x leads in 4 fields
29 ties

35 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	N6 Lite	N6x
Overall
Performance	17	38
Camera	6	6
Battery	56	56
Display	50	49
Design & durability	48	49
Connectivity & features	21	9

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: N6 Lite: 15/100; N6x: 34/100(Better)
Chipset: N6 Lite: Unisoc T7250; N6x: Dimensity 6360 Apex
RAM (max): N6 Lite: 4 GB; N6x: 6 GB(Better)
Storage (max): N6 Lite: 64 GB; N6x: 128 GB(Better)
Process node: N6 Lite: 12 nm; N6x: 6 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: N6 Lite: 13 MP; N6x: 13 MP
Optical stabilization (OIS): N6 Lite: No; N6x: No
Ultra-wide camera: N6 Lite: No; N6x: No
Telephoto camera: N6 Lite: No; N6x: No
Periscope lens: N6 Lite: No; N6x: No
Optical zoom: N6 Lite: No; N6x: No
Video recording: N6 Lite: 1080p; N6x: 1080p
Front camera: N6 Lite: 5 MP; N6x: 5 MP
Front camera 4K video: N6 Lite: No; N6x: No

Battery

Battery capacity: N6 Lite: 7000 mAh; N6x: 7000 mAh
Wired charging: N6 Lite: 15 W; N6x: 15 W
Wireless charging: N6 Lite: No; N6x: No
Reverse charging: N6 Lite: Yes; N6x: Yes
Reverse charging type: N6 Lite: Wired; N6x: Wired

Display

Screen size: N6 Lite: 6.75″; N6x: 6.8″
Panel type: N6 Lite: LCD; N6x: LCD
Refresh rate: N6 Lite: 120 Hz; N6x: 120 Hz
Pixel density: N6 Lite: 256 ppi(Better); N6x: 254 ppi
Peak brightness: N6 Lite: 900 nits; N6x: 900 nits
Resolution: N6 Lite: 720x1570; N6x: 720x1570

Design & durability

Weight: N6 Lite: 215 g; N6x: 214 g
Thickness: N6 Lite: 9 mm; N6x: 8.7 mm(Better)
Dust & water resistance: N6 Lite: IP5x (splash resistant); N6x: IP5x (splash resistant)
Back material: N6 Lite: Plastic; N6x: Plastic
Frame material: N6 Lite: Plastic; N6x: Plastic

Connectivity & features

5G: N6 Lite: No; N6x: No
Wi-Fi: N6 Lite: Wi-Fi 5; N6x: Unknown
Bluetooth: N6 Lite: 5.2; N6x: Unknown
USB speed: N6 Lite: USB 2.0; N6x: USB 2.0
USB port: N6 Lite: USB-C 2.0; N6x: USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output: N6 Lite: No; N6x: No
NFC: N6 Lite: No; N6x: No
eSIM: N6 Lite: No; N6x: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB): N6 Lite: No; N6x: No
Satellite connectivity: N6 Lite: No; N6x: No
Stereo speakers: N6 Lite: No; N6x: No
3.5 mm headphone jack: N6 Lite: Yes; N6x: Yes
Fingerprint reader: N6 Lite: Side-mounted(Better); N6x: None
3D face unlock: N6 Lite: No; N6x: No
Infrared blaster: N6 Lite: No; N6x: No
microSD slot: N6 Lite: Yes; N6x: Yes
Card slot: N6 Lite: microSD; N6x: microSD

General

Operating system: N6 Lite: Android 16; N6x: Android 16
Launch price: N6 Lite: About 160 EUR; N6x: ₹ 20,999
Year: N6 Lite: 2026; N6x: 2026

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	N6 Lite	N6x
Network
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100	HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41	LTE
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE
Launch
Announced	2026, September 22	2026, July 31
Status	Available. Released 2026, September 22	Available. Released 2026, August 04
Body
Dimensions	166.5 x 78.2 x 9 mm (6.56 x 3.08 x 0.35 in)	166.4 x 78.1 x 8.7 mm (6.55 x 3.07 x 0.34 in)
Weight	215 g (7.58 oz)	214 g (7.55 oz)
Build	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions
Display
Type	IPS LCD, 120Hz, 900 nits (HBM)	IPS LCD, 120Hz, 700 nits (typ), 900 nits (HBM)
Size	6.75 inches, 111.4 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio)	6.8 inches, 113.0 cm2 (~87.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1570 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)	720 x 1570 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)
Platform
OS	Android 16, OxygenOS 16	Android 16, OxygenOS 16
Chipset	Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)	Mediatek Dimensity 6360 Apex (6 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G57 MP1	Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC
Internal	64GB 4GB RAM UFS 2.2	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Main Camera
Single	13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF	13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF
Features	LED flash, panorama	LED flash, panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Selfie camera
Single	5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)	5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Features	Panorama	Panorama
Video	720p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
Comms
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Yes
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5	Yes
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS	GPS
NFC	No	No
Radio	Unspecified	Unspecified
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass	Unspecified
Battery
Type	7000 mAh	7000 mAh
Charging	15W wired 5W reverse wired	15W wired 5W reverse wired Bypass charging
Misc
Colors	Midnight Hype, Neo Green	Burgundy Red, Ice Blue
SAR	1.04 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)	1.11 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
Price	About 160 EUR	₹ 20,999