OnePlus Nord CE6 vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 5G

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Nord CE6 compared with REDMI Note 15 5G
OnePlusNord CE6XiaomiREDMI Note 15 5G
Overview
ReleasedMay 2026January 2026
Display
Screen size6.78″6.77″
Resolution2772 × 1272 (better)2392 × 1080
Sharpness450 pixels per inch (better)388 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate144 Hz (better)120 Hz
Peak brightness3,600 nits (better)3,200 nits
Display type6.78-inch AMOLED, 1.5K (FHD+), 19.6:9 aspect ratio, 93.5% screen-to-body ratioAMOLED, FHD+, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio; maker laboratory screen-to-body ratio 92%
Pixel density450 ppi–
Brightness detail3,600 nits peak; 1,800 nits full-screen HBM; 800 nits adjustable3,200 nits peak, 800 nits typical and 16,000-level brightness adjustment
Screen protectionCrystal GuardMaker high-durability front glass; laboratory claim of 1.7 m front drop onto marble under specified conditions
Display features60, 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)3,840 Hz PWM dimming, 240 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instantaneous sampling in Game Mode; sunlight display, reading mode and Wet Touch 2.0; TÜV low-blue-light, circadian-friendly and flicker-free certifications
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 7s Gen 4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB
CPU–4 nm, octa-core up to 2.4 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno 810Qualcomm Adreno; UK maker specification does not publish numeric designation
Storage typeUFS 3.1; RAM expansion of 4, 6 or 8 GBLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB; microSD expansion up to 1 TB
Cooling33,147 mm² heat dissipation area–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP108 MP (better)
Ultra wide cameraNone8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP (better)20 MP
Main camera50 MP OmniVision OV50D40, 1/2.88″ sensor, ƒ/1.8, 27 mm, 76° field of view, OIS and EIS, PDAF108 MP, f/1.7, six-element lens, OIS confirmed by maker overview and 1/1.67-inch sensor; 0.64 µm pixels, 9-in-1 binning to 1.92 µm
Ultra wide camera–8 MP, f/2.2
Front camera32 MP Galaxycore GC32E2, 1/3.1″ sensor, ƒ/2.0, 21 mm, 90° field of view, autofocus, EIS20 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/4-inch sensor
Zoom1–10x digital zoomNo dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 3× optical-level sensor crop and equivalent 24/28/35/72 mm perspectives
Video recording4K at 30 fps; 1080p and 720p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 fps and 720p 240 fps4K, Full HD or HD at 30 fps
Front video4K at 30 fps; EIS at 1080p and 720p 30 fpsFull HD or HD at 30 fps
Camera features2 MP Galaxycore GC02M1B assistance camera, ƒ/2.4; Dual-view video; Cinematic mode; FILM mode; Hi-Res; Tilt-ShiftUltra HD, dynamic shots and regional AI erase, beautify and reflection removal; OTA and app-version restrictions apply
Battery and charging
Battery7,500 mAh (better)5,520 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 21 hours
Wired chargingUp to 80 W (better)Up to 45 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail7,500 mAh typical (7,300 mAh rated), dual-cell; 29.4 Wh typical5,520 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery; maker laboratory claims up to 1.58 days use, 21 hours video playback and 10 hours recording
Wired charging80 W SUPERVOOC; 55 W PPS; 13.5 W PD; bypass charging45 W turbo charging and up to 18 W wired reverse charging; maker laboratory claim of 50% charge in 25 minutes; separate PD-compatible 45 W or Xiaomi 45 W adaptor recommended
Wireless charging–No wireless or reverse wireless charging, confirmed by exact-model Xiaomi UK FAQ
Charges other devices6.5 W (wired only)–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight208 g178 g (better)
Thickness8.5 mm7.35 mm (better)
Height × width162.46 × 77.45 mm164 × 75.42 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP65
StylusNo–
ColoursPitch Black, Lunar Pearl, Blue (GSMArena)Black, Glacier Blue and Mist Purple; Mist Purple thickness 7.40 mm, Black/Glacier Blue 7.35 mm
Water resistance detailIP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K; MIL-STD-810HUK maker IP65 splash and dust resistance; protection can decline with wear; liquid damage outside test conditions excluded from warranty
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 blasterVirtual proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope
SpeakersDual stereo speakers with 300% Super Audio ModeDual speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res; 300% volume-boost mode uses 17 levels versus 15 and depends on scenario/software
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 16.0 (Android 16)Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Central
Software updates–Maker promises six years of security updates; UK product pages do not specify major Android upgrade count
AI features–Google Gemini with regional Xiaomi app integration; applicable features require setup and internet
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; LTE with 4×4 MIMO, up to DL Cat 16 / 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 quad-band GSM; region and operator support varies
SIMDual nano-SIM with Dual SIM Dual Active; no eSIMNano-SIM plus hybrid second nano-SIM/microSD; dual standby
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, 1x1 SISOWi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0Bluetooth 5.1
NFCYesSupported; regional availability varies
USBUSB 2.0, Type-CUSB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by UK maker FAQ; no DisplayPort Alternate Mode
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSSGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C and Galileo E1

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