OnePlus Nord 6 vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G

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Nord 6 compared with REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G
OnePlusNord 6XiaomiREDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G
Overview
ReleasedApril 2026January 2026
Display
Screen size6.78″6.83″
Resolution2772 × 12722772 × 1280 (better)
Sharpness450 pixels per inch (better)447 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate165 Hz (better)120 Hz
Peak brightness3,600 nits (better)3,200 nits
Display type6.78-inch Sunburst AMOLED (Flex), 1.5K (FHD+), 19.6:9 aspect ratio, 93.5% screen-to-body ratioCrystalRes AMOLED, 1.5K, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio
Pixel density450 ppi447 ppi
Brightness detail3,600 nits peak; 1,800 nits full-screen HBM; 800 nits adjustable3,200 nits peak, 1,800 nits HBM and 16,000-step automatic brightness
Screen protectionCrystal GuardCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display features60, 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
ChipSnapdragon 8s Gen 4Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU–4 nm, octa-core up to 2.7 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno 825Qualcomm Adreno; maker does not publish numeric GPU designation
Storage typeUFS 4.1; LPDDR5X RAM with RAM expansionLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB
Cooling33,147 mm² heat dissipation areaXiaomi IceLoop, 5,200 mm² cooling surface
Cameras
Main camera50 MP200 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP32 MP
Main camera50 MP Sony LYTIA-600, 1/1.953″ sensor, ƒ/1.8, 26 mm, 79° field of view, OIS and EIS, PDAF200 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 camera8 MP OmniVision OV08F, 1/4″ sensor, ƒ/2.2, 16 mm, 112° field of view8 MP, f/2.2
Front camera32 MP, 1/3.1″ sensor, ƒ/2.0, 21 mm, 90° field of view, PDAF, EIS32 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/3.6-inch sensor
Zoom0.6–20x digital zoomNo dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 2×/4× optical-level sensor crops and equivalent 23/28/35/46/92 mm perspectives
Video 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 1080p4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; maker overview describes DAG high-dynamic-range 4K recording
Front video4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 60 fps in Steady ModeFull HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps
Camera featuresDual-view video; Cinematic mode; Hi-Res Mode; Tilt-shift; Long Exposure; Pro Mode200 MP AI Engine, Ultra HD, portraits, dynamic shots, AI Film Camera and image-editing tools; regional and OTA availability applies
Battery and charging
Battery7,500 mAh (better)6,500 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 25 hours
Wired chargingUp to 80 WUp to 100 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail7,500 mAh typical (7,300 mAh rated), dual-cell; 29.4 Wh typical6,500 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 charging80 W SUPERVOOC; 55 W PPS; 13.5 W PD; bypass charging100 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 devices6.5 W (wired only)–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight210 g207.1 g (better)
Thickness8.5 mm8.19 mm (better)
Height × width162.46 × 77.45 mm163.34 × 78.31 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
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
StylusNo–
ColoursFresh 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
ButtonsPlus Key–
Water resistance detailIP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K; MIL-STD-810HUK 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
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint sensorIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, electronic compass, 6-axis gyroscope, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, colour temperature sensor, Sensor Core, infrared blasterProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope
SpeakersDual stereo speakers with 300% Super Audio ModeDual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res; optional 400% volume boost compared with previous model
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 16.0 (Android 16)Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Stuff and Digital Camera World
Software updatesAt least four generations of Android upgrades and six years of security updates from launchMaker 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 boxPhone, USB-A to USB-C cable, pre-applied screen protector, SIM toolPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide and warranty card; standard UK box excludes adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NR; LTE with 4×4 MIMO, up to DL Cat 19 / UL Cat 135G 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
SIMDual nano-SIM with Dual SIM Dual Active; no eSIMDual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; region and carrier restrictions apply
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4 and 5 GHz, 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6E/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct; availability and OTA support vary by region
BluetoothBluetooth 6; aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0Bluetooth 5.4
NFCYesSupported; regional availability varies
USBUSB 2.0, Type-CUSB-C; interface version not published on UK specification page
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSSGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1; assisted and sensor-assisted positioning

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