OnePlus Nord CE6 vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 5G
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| OnePlusNord CE6 | XiaomiREDMI Note 15 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2026 | January 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78″ | 6.77″ |
| Resolution | 2772 × 1272 (better) | 2392 × 1080 |
| Sharpness | 450 pixels per inch (better) | 388 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz (better) | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,600 nits (better) | 3,200 nits |
| Display type | 6.78-inch AMOLED, 1.5K (FHD+), 19.6:9 aspect ratio, 93.5% screen-to-body ratio | AMOLED, FHD+, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 and 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio; maker laboratory screen-to-body ratio 92% |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi | – |
| Brightness detail | 3,600 nits peak; 1,800 nits full-screen HBM; 800 nits adjustable | 3,200 nits peak, 800 nits typical and 16,000-level brightness adjustment |
| Screen protection | Crystal Guard | Maker high-durability front glass; laboratory claim of 1.7 m front drop onto marble under specified conditions |
| Display features | 60, 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 | ||
| Chip | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB |
| CPU | – | 4 nm, octa-core up to 2.4 GHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 810 | Qualcomm Adreno; UK maker specification does not publish numeric designation |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1; RAM expansion of 4, 6 or 8 GB | LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; UK 8 GB/256 GB; microSD expansion up to 1 TB |
| Cooling | 33,147 mm² heat dissipation area | – |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP (better) |
| Ultra wide camera | None | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 32 MP (better) | 20 MP |
| Main camera | 50 MP OmniVision OV50D40, 1/2.88″ sensor, ƒ/1.8, 27 mm, 76° field of view, OIS and EIS, PDAF | 108 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 camera | 32 MP Galaxycore GC32E2, 1/3.1″ sensor, ƒ/2.0, 21 mm, 90° field of view, autofocus, EIS | 20 MP, f/2.2, four-element lens and 1/4-inch sensor |
| Zoom | 1–10x digital zoom | No dedicated optical telephoto; maker offers 3× optical-level sensor crop and equivalent 24/28/35/72 mm perspectives |
| Video recording | 4K at 30 fps; 1080p and 720p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 fps and 720p 240 fps | 4K, Full HD or HD at 30 fps |
| Front video | 4K at 30 fps; EIS at 1080p and 720p 30 fps | Full HD or HD at 30 fps |
| Camera features | 2 MP Galaxycore GC02M1B assistance camera, ƒ/2.4; Dual-view video; Cinematic mode; FILM mode; Hi-Res; Tilt-Shift | Ultra HD, dynamic shots and regional AI erase, beautify and reflection removal; OTA and app-version restrictions apply |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 7,500 mAh (better) | 5,520 mAh |
| Video playback (maker's claim) | – | Up to 21 hours |
| Wired charging | Up to 80 W (better) | Up to 45 W |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | 7,500 mAh typical (7,300 mAh rated), dual-cell; 29.4 Wh typical | 5,520 mAh typical silicon-carbon battery; maker laboratory claims up to 1.58 days use, 21 hours video playback and 10 hours recording |
| Wired charging | 80 W SUPERVOOC; 55 W PPS; 13.5 W PD; bypass charging | 45 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 devices | 6.5 W (wired only) | – |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 208 g | 178 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.35 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 162.46 × 77.45 mm | 164 × 75.42 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP65 |
| Stylus | No | – |
| Colours | Pitch 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 detail | IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K; MIL-STD-810H | UK maker IP65 splash and dust resistance; protection can decline with wear; liquid damage outside test conditions excluded from warranty |
| 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 | Virtual 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; 300% volume-boost mode uses 17 levels versus 15 and depends on scenario/software |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | OxygenOS 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 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; LTE with 4×4 MIMO, up to DL Cat 16 / 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 quad-band GSM; region and operator support varies |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM with Dual SIM Dual Active; no eSIM | Nano-SIM plus hybrid second nano-SIM/microSD; dual standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, 1x1 SISO | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Supported; regional availability varies |
| USB | USB 2.0, Type-C | USB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by UK maker FAQ; no DisplayPort Alternate Mode |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I/B1C and Galileo E1 |
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