OnePlus Nord 6 vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G
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| OnePlusNord 6 | XiaomiREDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | April 2026 | January 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78″ | 6.83″ |
| Resolution | 2772 × 1272 | 2772 × 1280 (better) |
| Sharpness | 450 pixels per inch (better) | 447 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz (better) | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,600 nits (better) | 3,200 nits |
| Display type | 6.78-inch Sunburst AMOLED (Flex), 1.5K (FHD+), 19.6:9 aspect ratio, 93.5% screen-to-body ratio | CrystalRes AMOLED, 1.5K, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi | 447 ppi |
| Brightness detail | 3,600 nits peak; 1,800 nits full-screen HBM; 800 nits adjustable | 3,200 nits peak, 1,800 nits HBM and 16,000-step automatic brightness |
| Screen protection | Crystal Guard | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Display features | 60, 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) | HDR10+, Dolby Vision, sunlight display, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, up to 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instantaneous sampling in Game Turbo; TÜV low-blue-light, circadian-friendly and flicker-free certifications; AI Wet Touch 2.0 |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
| Memory | 8 GB – 12 GB | 8 GB – 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| CPU | – | 4 nm, octa-core up to 2.7 GHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 825 | Qualcomm Adreno; maker does not publish numeric GPU designation |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1; LPDDR5X RAM with RAM expansion | LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB |
| Cooling | 33,147 mm² heat dissipation area | Xiaomi IceLoop, 5,200 mm² cooling surface |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP (better) |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Main camera | 50 MP Sony LYTIA-600, 1/1.953″ sensor, ƒ/1.8, 26 mm, 79° field of view, OIS and EIS, PDAF | 200 MP HPE, f/1.7, OIS, seven-element lens and 1/1.4-inch sensor; 0.56 µm pixels, 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 µm |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP OmniVision OV08F, 1/4″ sensor, ƒ/2.2, 16 mm, 112° field of view | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Front camera | 32 MP, 1/3.1″ sensor, ƒ/2.0, 21 mm, 90° field of view, PDAF, EIS | 32 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/3.6-inch sensor |
| Zoom | 0.6–20x digital zoom | No dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 2×/4× optical-level sensor crops and equivalent 23/28/35/46/92 mm perspectives |
| Video recording | 4K 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 | 4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; maker overview describes DAG high-dynamic-range 4K recording |
| Front video | 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 60 fps in Steady Mode | Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps |
| Camera features | Dual-view video; Cinematic mode; Hi-Res Mode; Tilt-shift; Long Exposure; Pro Mode | 200 MP AI Engine, Ultra HD, portraits, dynamic shots, AI Film Camera and image-editing tools; regional and OTA availability applies |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 7,500 mAh (better) | 6,500 mAh |
| Video playback (maker's claim) | – | Up to 25 hours |
| Wired charging | Up to 80 W | Up to 100 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | 7,500 mAh typical (7,300 mAh rated), dual-cell; 29.4 Wh typical | 6,500 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery with 10% silicon content; maker laboratory claim of up to two days use, 25 hours video playback and 47 hours calls |
| Wired charging | 80 W SUPERVOOC; 55 W PPS; 13.5 W PD; bypass charging | 100 W HyperCharge; maker laboratory full charge in 40 minutes in boost mode with 100 W adaptor at 25°C and screen off; up to 22.5 W wired reverse charging; separate PD-compatible 100 W or Xiaomi 120 W adaptor recommended |
| Wireless charging | – | No wireless or reverse wireless charging, confirmed by Xiaomi's exact-model Malaysia support FAQ |
| Charges other devices | 6.5 W (wired only) | – |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 210 g | 207.1 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.19 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 162.46 × 77.45 mm | 163.34 × 78.31 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Materials | – | Black and Glacier Blue have fibreglass backs; maker describes aluminium-alloy internal frame reinforcement and SGS-certified 2.5 m drop resistance onto smooth granite under specified laboratory conditions |
| Stylus | No | – |
| Colours | Fresh Mint, Pitch Black, Quick Silver (GSMArena) | Black, Glacier Blue and Mocha Brown; Mocha Brown is 8.47 mm thick and 208 g, versus 8.19 mm and 207.1 g for Black/Glacier Blue |
| Buttons | Plus Key | – |
| Water resistance detail | IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K; MIL-STD-810H | UK maker IP66 and IP68; IP68 laboratory test in static freshwater at 2 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5 K; resistance can decline with wear |
| Biometrics | In-display fingerprint sensor | In-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, electronic compass, 6-axis gyroscope, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, colour temperature sensor, Sensor Core, infrared blaster | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope |
| Speakers | Dual stereo speakers with 300% Super Audio Mode | Dual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res; optional 400% volume boost compared with previous model |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | OxygenOS 16.0 (Android 16) | Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Stuff and Digital Camera World |
| Software updates | At least four generations of Android upgrades and six years of security updates from launch | Maker promises six years of security updates; major Android upgrade count not specified on UK product pages |
| AI features | – | Regional AI writing, speech recognition, interpreter, search, dynamic wallpapers and creativity tools; Google Gemini and Circle to Search; applicable features require internet access |
| In the box | Phone, USB-A to USB-C cable, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tool | Phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptor |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | 5G NR; LTE with 4×4 MIMO, up to DL Cat 19 / UL Cat 13 | 5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/77/78; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD 38/40/41/42/48; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 and GSM 2/3/5/8; regional operator support applies; T1S antenna tuner and regional kilometre-level Offline Communication voice calls require SIM and Xiaomi account, not for emergencies |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM with Dual SIM Dual Active; no eSIM | Dual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; region and carrier restrictions apply |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4 and 5 GHz, 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6E/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct; availability and OTA support vary by region |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6; aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Supported; regional availability varies |
| USB | USB 2.0, Type-C | USB-C; interface version not published on UK specification page |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1; assisted and sensor-assisted positioning |
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