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OnePlus Nord 3 5G vs OnePlus Nord 6

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OnePlusNord 3 5GOnePlusNord 6
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2023April 2026
Display
Screen size6.74″6.78″
Resolution2772 × 12402772 × 1272
Sharpness451 pixels per inch450 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz165 Hz
Peak brightness1,450 nits3,600 nits
Display typeSuper Fluid AMOLED; 20.1:9 aspect ratio and maker-stated 93.5% screen-to-body ratio6.78-inch Sunburst AMOLED (Flex), 1.5K (FHD+), 19.6:9 aspect ratio, 93.5% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density450 ppi450 ppi
Brightness detailMaker-stated peak brightness of 1,450 nits3,600 nits peak; 1,800 nits full-screen HBM; 800 nits adjustable
Screen protectionDragontrail front glass and Gorilla Glass 5 rear, confirmed by Tech AdvisorCrystal Guard
Display featuresAdaptive 40/45/60/90/120 Hz depending on brightness and content; up to 1,000 Hz touch response; 10-bit colour, HDR10+, sRGB and Display P3; Eye Comfort, Image Sharpener, Video Color Enhancer and Dark Mode60, 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 9000Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Memory8 GB – 16 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 9000; Android Central identifies the 4 nm chip and Cortex-X2, Cortex-A710 and Cortex-A510 cores–
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC10Qualcomm Adreno 825
Storage typeLPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; maker lists 8/128 GB and 16/256 GB configurations. Android Central reports only 16/256 GB at UK launch, with both configurations in other European markets and IndiaUFS 4.1; LPDDR5X RAM with RAM expansion
CoolingMaker-stated 4,129.8 mm² vapour chamber with graphite cooling33,147 mm² heat dissipation area
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP32 MP
Main cameraSony IMX890, 50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56-inch sensor, 24 mm equivalent focal length, 1.0 µm pixels, six-element lens, PDAF, OIS and EIS50 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/2.2, 112° field of view, 1.12 µm pixels and fixed focus8 MP OmniVision OV08F, 1/4″ sensor, ƒ/2.2, 16 mm, 112° field of view
Front camera16 MP, f/2.4, 24 mm equivalent focal length, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EIS32 MP, 1/3.1″ sensor, ƒ/2.0, 21 mm, 90° field of view, PDAF, EIS
Zoom0.6× to 20× digital zoom; no optical telephoto lens0.6–20x digital zoom
Video recording4K at 30 or 60 fps; 1080p and 720p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 fps or 720p 240 fps; Ultra Steady at 1080p 60 fps; 1080p 30 fps time-lapse and video editor4K 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; Steady Mode at either resolution and 30 fps4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 60 fps in Steady Mode
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP macro camera with 4 cm shooting distance; all-pixel omnidirectional phase and contrast autofocus; LED flash; TurboRAW, AI Scene Enhancement, AI Highlight Video, Movie, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait, Video Portrait, Panorama, Text Scanner, Retouching and FiltersDual-view video; Cinematic mode; Hi-Res Mode; Tilt-shift; Long Exposure; Pro Mode
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh7,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 80 WUp to 80 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailNon-removable dual-cell battery, two 2,500 mAh cells and 5,000 mAh typical equivalent capacity; Battery Health Engine with maker-stated retention of at least 80% capacity after 1,600 charging cycles under laboratory conditions7,500 mAh typical (7,300 mAh rated), dual-cell; 29.4 Wh typical
Wired charging80 W SUPERVOOC Endurance Edition; maker lab claims 1–60% in 15 minutes80 W SUPERVOOC; 55 W PPS; 13.5 W PD; bypass charging
Charges other devices–6.5 W (wired only)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight193.5 g210 g
Thickness8.1 mm8.5 mm
Height × width162.6 × 75.1 mm162.46 × 77.45 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
Stylus–No
MaterialsGlass rear; Android Central identifies a plastic mid-frame, differing from Tech Advisor's aluminium description–
ColoursMisty Green with a glossy glass finish and Tempest Gray with frosted anti-glare glassFresh Mint, Pitch Black, Quick Silver (GSMArena)
ButtonsVolume key on the left; power key and Alert Slider on the right; haptic motorPlus Key
Water resistance detailIP54 dust and splash resistance confirmed by Android Authority and Android Central; not an immersion ratingIP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K; MIL-STD-810H
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlockIn-display fingerprint sensor
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core, rear colour-temperature sensor and infrared blasterAccelerometer, electronic compass, 6-axis gyroscope, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, colour temperature sensor, Sensor Core, infrared blaster
SpeakersDual stereo speakers with Dolby AtmosDual stereo speakers with 300% Super Audio Mode
MicrophonesNoise cancellation support–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13OxygenOS 16.0 (Android 16)
Software updatesMaker promises at least three generations of Android upgrades and four years of security updates from launchAt least four generations of Android upgrades and six years of security updates from launch
In the boxPhone, 80 W SUPERVOOC adapter, USB-C cable supporting USB 2.0, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, welcome letter, quick guide and safety guide; UK maker list omits a casePhone, USB-A to USB-C cable, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tool
Connectivity
Mobile networkUK maker lists sub-6 GHz 5G SA and NSA including n1/n3/n7/n8/n20/n28/n77/n78; LTE 4×4 MIMO, Cat 19 download up to 1.6 Gbit/s and Cat 18 upload up to 200 Mbit/s, subject to network support5G NR; LTE with 4×4 MIMO, up to DL Cat 19 / UL Cat 13
SIMDual nano-SIMDual 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, 5.1 and 5.8 GHzWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4 and 5 GHz, 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC and SBCBluetooth 6; aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C earphones supportedUSB 2.0, Type-C
PositioningGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS

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