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OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE6

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OnePlusNord CE 2 5GOnePlusNord CE6
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2022May 2026
Display
Screen size6.43″6.78″
Resolution2400 × 10802772 × 1272
Sharpness409 pixels per inch450 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness–3,600 nits
Display typeFluid AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio6.78-inch AMOLED, 1.5K (FHD+), 19.6:9 aspect ratio, 93.5% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density409 ppi450 ppi
Brightness detailExpert Reviews measured peak brightness of 408 cd/m²; TechRadar reports 800 nits, without establishing the same measurement conditions3,600 nits peak; 1,800 nits full-screen HBM; 800 nits adjustable
Always-on displayAlways-on display confirmed by TechRadar–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Crystal Guard
Display featuresHDR10+ certified; sRGB and Display P3; Ambient Display, Dark Mode and AI Color Enhancement60, 90 or 120 Hz adaptive, 144 Hz in select apps only; up to 3,200 Hz instantaneous touch response with a Touch Reflex chip; 3,840 Hz eye-care PWM dimming; 100% DCI-P3; 10-bit (1.07 billion colours)
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 900Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 900; maker launch specifies an eight-core CPU on a 6 nm process–
GPUARM Mali-G68 MC4Qualcomm Adreno 810
Storage typeLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage; UK 8/128 GB configuration; India additionally offered 6/128 GB, according to the maker launch tableUFS 3.1; RAM expansion of 4, 6 or 8 GB
Cooling–33,147 mm² heat dissipation area
Cameras
Main camera64 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MPNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP32 MP
Main camera64 MP, f/1.79, six-element lens, 0.7 µm pixels or 1.4 µm with four-to-one binning at 16 MP; EIS; no OIS, confirmed by TechRadar50 MP OmniVision OV50D40, 1/2.88″ sensor, ƒ/1.8, 27 mm, 76° field of view, OIS and EIS, PDAF
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2, 119° field of view and EIS–
Front cameraSony IMX471, 16 MP, f/2.4, 1.0 µm pixels and EIS32 MP Galaxycore GC32E2, 1/3.1″ sensor, ƒ/2.0, 21 mm, 90° field of view, autofocus, EIS
Zoom0.6× to 20× digital zoom; no optical telephoto lens1–10x digital zoom
Video recording4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 fps or 720p 240 fps; 1080p 30 fps time-lapse and video editor; reviews report no stabilisation at 4K4K at 30 fps; 1080p and 720p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 fps and 720p 240 fps
Front video1080p at 30 or 60 fps; time-lapse4K at 30 fps; EIS at 1080p and 720p 30 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP macro camera, f/2.4; phase and contrast autofocus; LED flash; AI Scene Enhancement, AI Highlight Video, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait, Panorama, Retouching and Filters2 MP Galaxycore GC02M1B assistance camera, ƒ/2.4; Dual-view video; Cinematic mode; FILM mode; Hi-Res; Tilt-Shift
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh7,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 65 WUp to 80 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailNon-removable dual-cell battery, two 2,250 mAh cells and 4,500 mAh equivalent capacity; optimised overnight charging7,500 mAh typical (7,300 mAh rated), dual-cell; 29.4 Wh typical
Wired charging65 W SUPERVOOC; maker claims 1–100% in 32 minutes; eight onboard temperature sensors and TÜV Rheinland fast-charging certification80 W SUPERVOOC; 55 W PPS; 13.5 W PD; bypass charging
Charges other devices–6.5 W (wired only)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight173 g208 g
Thickness7.8 mm8.5 mm
Height × width160.6 × 73.2 mm162.46 × 77.45 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
Stylus–No
MaterialsPlastic rear and frame, confirmed by the reviews–
ColoursGray Mirror and Bahama BluePitch Black, Lunar Pearl, Blue (GSMArena)
ButtonsVolume key on the left; power key on the right; no Alert Slider–
Water resistance detailNo published IP 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 and sensor coreAccelerometer, electronic compass, 6-axis gyroscope, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, colour temperature sensor, Sensor Core, infrared blaster
SpeakersSingle super linear speakerDual stereo speakers with 300% Super Audio Mode
MicrophonesNoise cancellation support–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 11 based on Android 11OxygenOS 16.0 (Android 16)
Software updatesMaker promised two years of Android version updates and three years of security patches from launch; this original support period has elapsed–
In the boxPhone, 65 W SUPERVOOC adapter, cable supporting USB 2.0, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, welcome letter, brand sticker, quick start guide and safety and warranty informationPhone, USB-A to USB-C cable, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tool
Connectivity
Mobile networkUK 5G SA n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n78 and NSA n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/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; LTE with 4×4 MIMO, up to DL Cat 16 / UL Cat 13
SIMSeparate slots for two nano-SIMs and a microSD card; expandable storage up to 1 TBDual nano-SIM with Dual SIM Dual Active; no eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, 1x1 SISO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC and SBCBluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB 2.0, Type-C
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS

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