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OnePlus Nord CE6 vs OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite

Verdict

The OnePlus Nord CE6 scores higher in 5 of 6 sections (design & durability, display, camera, connectivity & features and battery), while the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is not clearly ahead in any section; they are even on performance.

The biggest difference is design & durability: 90 vs 56 points.

  • Nord CE6 leads in 11 fields
  • Nord CE6 Lite leads in 2 fields
  • 24 ties

37 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scoresNord CE6Nord CE6 Lite
Overall
Performance5757
Camera3314
Battery7871
Display9365
Design & durability9056
Connectivity & features6146

Full specifications

Performance

Chipset performance index
Nord CE6: 50/100
Nord CE6 Lite: 50/100
Chipset
Nord CE6: Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
Nord CE6 Lite: Dimensity 7400 Apex
RAM (max)
Nord CE6: 8 GB
Nord CE6 Lite: 8 GB
Storage (max)
Nord CE6: 256 GB
Nord CE6 Lite: 256 GB
Process node
Nord CE6: 4 nm
Nord CE6 Lite: 4 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution
Nord CE6: 50 MP
Nord CE6 Lite: 50 MP
Main sensor size
Nord CE6: 1/2.88″
Nord CE6 Lite: 1/2.88″
Optical stabilization (OIS)
Nord CE6: Yes(Better)
Nord CE6 Lite: No
Ultra-wide camera
Nord CE6: No
Nord CE6 Lite: No
Telephoto camera
Nord CE6: No
Nord CE6 Lite: No
Periscope lens
Nord CE6: No
Nord CE6 Lite: No
Optical zoom
Nord CE6: No
Nord CE6 Lite: No
Video recording
Nord CE6: 4K 30 fps
Nord CE6 Lite: 4K 30 fps
Front camera
Nord CE6: 32 MP(Better)
Nord CE6 Lite: 8 MP
Front camera 4K video
Nord CE6: Yes
Nord CE6 Lite: No

Battery

Battery capacity
Nord CE6: 7500 mAh
Nord CE6 Lite: 7000 mAh
Wired charging
Nord CE6: 80 W(Better)
Nord CE6 Lite: 45 W
Wireless charging
Nord CE6: No
Nord CE6 Lite: No
Reverse charging
Nord CE6: Yes
Nord CE6 Lite: Yes
Reverse charging type
Nord CE6: Wired
Nord CE6 Lite: Wired

Display

Screen size
Nord CE6: 6.78″
Nord CE6 Lite: 6.72″
Panel type
Nord CE6: OLED(Better)
Nord CE6 Lite: LCD
Refresh rate
Nord CE6: 144 Hz
Nord CE6 Lite: 144 Hz
Pixel density
Nord CE6: 450 ppi(Better)
Nord CE6 Lite: 392 ppi
Peak brightness
Nord CE6: 3600 nits(Better)
Nord CE6 Lite: 1000 nits
Resolution
Nord CE6: 1272x2772
Nord CE6 Lite: 1080x2400

Design & durability

Weight
Nord CE6: 208 g
Nord CE6 Lite: 208 g
Thickness
Nord CE6: 8.5 mm
Nord CE6 Lite: 8.5 mm
Dust & water resistance
Nord CE6: IP68 + IP69(Better)
Nord CE6 Lite: IP5x (splash resistant)

Connectivity & features

5G
Nord CE6: Yes
Nord CE6 Lite: Yes
Wi-Fi
Nord CE6: Wi-Fi 6(Better)
Nord CE6 Lite: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Nord CE6: 5.2
Nord CE6 Lite: 5.4(Better)
USB speed
Nord CE6: USB 2.0
Nord CE6 Lite: USB 2.0
USB port
Nord CE6: USB-C 2.0
Nord CE6 Lite: USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output
Nord CE6: No
Nord CE6 Lite: No
NFC
Nord CE6: Yes(Better)
Nord CE6 Lite: No
eSIM
Nord CE6: No
Nord CE6 Lite: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB)
Nord CE6: No
Nord CE6 Lite: No
Satellite connectivity
Nord CE6: No
Nord CE6 Lite: No
Stereo speakers
Nord CE6: Yes
Nord CE6 Lite: Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
Nord CE6: No
Nord CE6 Lite: No
Fingerprint reader
Nord CE6: Under display (optical)(Better)
Nord CE6 Lite: Side-mounted
3D face unlock
Nord CE6: No
Nord CE6 Lite: No
Infrared blaster
Nord CE6: Yes(Better)
Nord CE6 Lite: No
FM radio
Nord CE6: No
Nord CE6 Lite: No
microSD slot
Nord CE6: No
Nord CE6 Lite: Yes(Better)
Card slot
Nord CE6: Other
Nord CE6 Lite: microSD (shared SIM slot)

General

Operating system
Nord CE6: Android 16
Nord CE6 Lite: Android 16
Launch price
Nord CE6: $ 649.99
Nord CE6 Lite: About 190 EUR
Year
Nord CE6: 2026
Nord CE6 Lite: 2026
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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—Nord CE6Nord CE6 Lite
Network
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - IndiaHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - Global 1, 3, 5, 8, 19, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48 - India1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - Global 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 77, 78 SA/NSA - India1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
Announced2026, May 072026, May 07
StatusAvailable. Released 2026, May 08Available. Released 2026, May 12
Body
Dimensions162.5 x 77.5 x 8.5 mm (6.40 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)165.9 x 76 x 8.5 mm (6.53 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight208 g or 215 g (7.34 oz)208 g (7.34 oz)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditionsNano-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
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM), 3600 nits (peak)IPS LCD, 144Hz, 800 nits (typ), 1000 nits (HBM)
Size6.78 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~89.3% screen-to-body ratio)6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1272 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~450 ppi density)1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
Platform
OSAndroid 16Android 16
ChipsetQualcomm SM7635-AC Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm)Mediatek Dimensity 7400 Apex (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 810Mali G615
Memory
Card slotUnspecifiedmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM UFS 3.1128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM UFS 3.1
Main Camera
Dual50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF, OIS Auxiliary lens50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens
FeaturesColor spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie camera
Single32 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/3.1", 0.7µm8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
FeaturesPanoramaPanorama
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Sound
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackNoNo
Comms
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 55.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFCYes (market/region dependent)No
Infrared portYes–
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
Type7500 mAh - Global 8000 mAh - India7000 mAh
Charging80W wired, 55W PPS, 13.5W PD 27W reverse wired (India) 6.5W reverse wired (Global) Bypass charging45W wired, 45W PPS 10W reverse wired Bypass charging
Misc
ColorsPitch Black, Lunar Pearl, BlueHyper Black, Vivid Mint
Price$ 649.99 / € 419.00 / £ 389.00 / ₹ 37,999About 190 EUR

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