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OnePlus Nord 2 5G vs OnePlus Nord 6

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OnePlusNord 2 5GOnePlusNord 6
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2021April 2026
Display
Screen size6.43″6.78″
Resolution2400 × 10802772 × 1272
Sharpness409 pixels per inch450 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz165 Hz
Peak brightness–3,600 nits
Display typeFluid AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio; 6.22-inch area accounting for rounded corners6.78-inch Sunburst AMOLED (Flex), 1.5K (FHD+), 19.6:9 aspect ratio, 93.5% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density410 ppi450 ppi
Brightness detailExpert Reviews measured 556 cd/m² in automatic daylight mode and around 510 cd/m² with HDR content3,600 nits peak; 1,800 nits full-screen HBM; 800 nits adjustable
Always-on displayAlways-on display supported by OxygenOS 11.3–
Screen protectionGorilla Glass 5 front and rear, confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android AuthorityCrystal Guard
Display featuressRGB and Display P3; AI Color Boost and AI Resolution Boost; Reading, Night and Vibrant Color Effect modes60, 90, 120, 144 or 165 Hz; up to 3,200 Hz instantaneous touch response with a Touch Reflex chip; 3,840 Hz eye-care PWM dimming; 100% sRGB and DCI-P3; 10-bit (1.07 billion colours)
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 1200-AISnapdragon 8s Gen 4
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI; maker launch confirms TSMC 6 nm process and ARM A78 architecture–
GPUARM G77 MC9, published on the maker's India spec pageQualcomm Adreno 825
Storage typeLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; UK 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB pairings confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Authority; India-only 6/128 GB is excludedUFS 4.1; LPDDR5X RAM with RAM expansion
Cooling–33,147 mm² heat dissipation area
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP32 MP
Main cameraSony IMX766, 50 MP, f/1.88, 1.0 µm pixels, six-element lens and OIS50 MP Sony LYTIA-600, 1/1.953″ sensor, ƒ/1.8, 26 mm, 79° field of view, OIS and EIS, PDAF
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.25, 119.7° field of view and EIS8 MP OmniVision OV08F, 1/4″ sensor, ƒ/2.2, 16 mm, 112° field of view
Front cameraSony IMX615, 32 MP, f/2.45, 0.8 µm pixels and EIS32 MP, 1/3.1″ sensor, ƒ/2.0, 21 mm, 90° field of view, PDAF, EIS
Zoom0.6× to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto lens0.6–20x digital zoom
Video recording4K at 30 fps; 1080p and 720p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 fps or 720p 240 fps; 1080p and 720p time-lapse; video editor and dual-view recording4K at 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p and 720p 240 fps; time-lapse at 4K and 1080p
Front video1080p or 720p at 30 fps; time-lapse4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 60 fps in Steady Mode
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP monochrome camera, f/2.4; phase and contrast autofocus; dual LED flash; AI Photo Enhancement, AI Video Enhancement and Group Shots 2.0Dual-view video; Cinematic mode; Hi-Res Mode; Tilt-shift; Long Exposure; Pro Mode
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh7,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 65 WUp to 80 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailNon-removable 4,500 mAh typical capacity; dual-cell design7,500 mAh typical (7,300 mAh rated), dual-cell; 29.4 Wh typical
Wired chargingWarp Charge 65; maker claims a full charge in less than 35 minutes80 W SUPERVOOC; 55 W PPS; 13.5 W PD; bypass charging
Charges other devices–6.5 W (wired only)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight189 g210 g
Thickness8.25 mm8.5 mm
Height × width159.12 × 73.31 mm162.46 × 77.45 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
Stylus–No
MaterialsGlass front and rear with a plastic frame, described by the reviews; maker's current UK dimensions differ slightly from the launch reviews' 158.9 × 73.2 × 8.25 mm–
ColoursBlue Haze and Gray Sierra in the UK; Green Woods leather finish was regional to IndiaFresh Mint, Pitch Black, Quick Silver (GSMArena)
ButtonsVolume key on the left; power key and Alert Slider on the right; X-axis linear motor and Haptics 2.0Plus Key
Water resistance detailNo published IP ratingIP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K; MIL-STD-810H
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor; camera-based face unlock confirmed by the reviewsIn-display fingerprint sensor
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, SAR, proximity and sensor coreAccelerometer, electronic compass, 6-axis gyroscope, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, colour temperature sensor, Sensor Core, infrared blaster
SpeakersDual stereo speakersDual stereo speakers with 300% Super Audio Mode
MicrophonesNoise cancellation support–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 11.3 based on Android 11OxygenOS 16.0 (Android 16)
Software updatesMaker promised two major Android updates and three years of security updates from launch; this original support period has elapsedAt least four generations of Android upgrades and six years of security updates from launch
In the boxPhone, Warp Charge 65 adapter, USB-C cable supporting USB 2.0, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, welcome letter, quick start guide, safety and warranty information and SAR informationPhone, USB-A to USB-C cable, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tool
Connectivity
Mobile networkUK 5G NSA n1/n3/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n41/n78 and SA n1/n3/n7/n8/n20/n28/n41/n78; LTE 4×4 MIMO, Cat 18 download and Cat 13 upload, up to 1.2 Gbit/s and 150 Mbit/s subject to network support5G NR; LTE with 4×4 MIMO, up to DL Cat 19 / UL Cat 13
SIMDual nano-SIM; dual 5G support depends on network servicesDual nano-SIM with Dual SIM Dual Active; no eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4 and 5 GHz, 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AACBluetooth 6; aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0USB 2.0, Type-C
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and NavICGPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS

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