OnePlus OnePlus N6 Lite vs OnePlus OnePlus N6x
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| OnePlusOnePlus N6 Lite | OnePlusOnePlus N6x | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2026 | August 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.75″ | 6.8″ |
| Resolution | 1570 × 720 | 1570 × 720 |
| Sharpness | 256 pixels per inch (better) | 254 pixels per inch |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 900 nits |
| Display type | LCD; HD+ 1570 × 720, maker aspect label 20:9 and screen-to-body 90.5%. Published matrix retained rather than inferred from rounded aspect label | LCD; exact manufacturer HD+ matrix 1570 × 720 pixels, 19.6:9 and 90.4% screen-to-body ratio |
| Pixel density | 256 ppi | 254 ppi |
| Brightness detail | 700 nits typical; HBM 900 nits typical | 700 nits typical; HBM 900 nits typical |
| Display features | Sunlight display, eye protection, refresh switching, colour mode/temperature, auto/manual brightness, full-brightness DC dimming and dark mode; Aqua Touch overview claim does not establish immersion protection; 16.7 million colours / 8-bit; 86% DCI-P3 typical; touch sampling Up to 240 Hz; default 120 Hz | 60/90/120 Hz switching, smart switching, eye protection, Vivid/Natural modes, colour temperature and automatic brightness. Maximum refresh varies by app and game |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | UNISOC T7250 | MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB, 128 GB (better) |
| CPU | UNISOC T7250 octa-core; precise core clocks not published on exact maker sheet | MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex; exact maker phone table does not publish cores |
| Memory | 4 GB physical; 2/4/8 GB storage-backed expansion is not extra physical RAM | 4 GB LPDDR4X, 2133 MHz / 4266 Mbps, 2 × 16-bit. Storage-backed RAM expansion 1/2/4 GB is not additional physical RAM |
| Storage type | 64 GB UFS 2.2; dedicated microSD expansion up to 2 TB, card not supplied | 64 or 128 GB UFS 2.2, one lane HS-G3; manufacturer overview confirms microSD expansion up to 2 TB |
| Cooling | 13,700 mm² total heat-dissipation area; no vapour-chamber area published | 5,300 mm² vapour chamber (overview); 13,280 mm² total heat-dissipation area (specification), different measurements |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Main camera | 13 MP OmniVision OV13B10, 1.12 µm pixels, four-element lens, f/2.2, 81° field of view, PDAF/autofocus | 13 MP CMOS, f/2.2, PDAF and autofocus; exact sensor model and OIS unpublished |
| Ultra wide camera | No ultra wide or optical telephoto listed | No ultra wide camera listed by manufacturer |
| Front camera | 5 MP, three-element lens, 1.12 µm pixels, f/2.2 and 77° field of view | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Zoom | 1–10× digital; no optical telephoto | Up to 10× digital; no optical telephoto listed |
| Video recording | 1080p/720p 30 fps; 1080p/720p time-lapse 30 fps; up to 10× digital and video editor | 1080p/720p 30 fps; 720p slow motion 120 fps; 1080p time-lapse 30 fps and dual-view |
| Front video | 720p 30 fps (exact maker sheet), not sibling 1080p | 1080p/720p 30 fps, 1080p time-lapse 30 fps and dual-view |
| Camera features | Photo, video, portrait, night, panorama, time-lapse, sticker, HI-RES, Google Lens and Pro. HI-RES 50 MP output uses software upscaling from default 13 MP, not a 50 MP sensor | Photo, video, portrait, night, Pro, panorama, slow motion, dual-view, time-lapse, Google Lens and Hypertext; maker editing illustrations are not guarantees of results |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 7,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 15 W | Up to 15 W |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | Typical 7,000 mAh, rated 6,820 mAh, non-removable. Maker calls topology “series single-cell”; wording retained without inferred cell count. Energy-density figures 747 typical/735 rated Wh/L are not total battery Wh; Up to three days is normal-use maker lab data. Separate full-battery examples 49.7 h voice, 26.8 h YouTube, 14.4 h video calls and 8.47 h Free Fire MAX at 60 fps. Network/settings/age affect results; no combined runtime inferred | Typical/equivalent 7,000 mAh. Up to 2.5 days is a maker normal-use laboratory claim, not continuous runtime. Six-year health and 1,600-cycle/over-80% retention claims are laboratory calculations with usage/age conditions |
| Wired charging | 15 W wired; reverse 5 W via USB-C, typical 5 V/1 A, OTG enabled and compatible cable/device. Maker warns incompatible loads may show charging while still losing charge; bypass not published for exact model | 15 W maximum, 5 V/3 A; wired reverse 5 W, 5 V/1 A; bypass and night charging supported |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 215 g | 214 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.95 mm | 8.65 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 166.48 × 78.23 mm | 166.38 × 78.13 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP64 | IP64 |
| Materials | – | ArmorShell internal reinforced aluminium structure does not establish aluminium outer frame; exterior material omitted pending exact maker figure |
| Colours | Neo Green and Midnight Hype | Burgundy Red and Ice Blue |
| Buttons | Right-side volume and power; gestures and on-screen navigation | – |
| Water resistance detail | IP64 dust and splash resistance; MIL-STD-810H laboratory durability claim, not unrestricted extreme use or damage warranty | IP64 dust and splash resistance; not immersion. MIL-STD-810H laboratory durability claim; extreme temperature/drop scenarios are not operating limits or damage warranty |
| Biometrics | Side fingerprint sensor | – |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, electronic compass, ambient light and proximity; gyro not listed | – |
| Speakers | Single multi-magnet speaker, OReality Audio and noise cancellation | Maker oversized speaker and 300% Ultra Volume mode; volume percentage is not acoustic output power |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 according to Smartprix’s exact launch report; maker parameter sheet omits system version. Retail sale confirmed 22 September 2026 by contemporaneous 91mobiles and Smartprix reports | OxygenOS 16; Android 16 identified in Beebom’s exact original test. Maker launch 31 July 2026; scheduled retail 4 August at noon, actual August retail supported by Beebom’s 20 August priced retail test. First actual sale day remains unresolved |
| Software updates | 36-month maker fluency test is not an update commitment. Six-year battery model estimates around 80% after 1,600 full cycles at ambient/battery 25°C ±2°C; not a warranty guarantee | Maker fluency testing: 48 months for 4/128 GB and 36 months for 4/64 GB. This is not a software-update commitment; exact support policy unresolved |
| In the box | Phone, charger, Type-A to C cable, quick start guide, protective case and SIM ejector | Phone, charger, USB data cable, SIM ejector, protective case and quick guide (maker) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | 4G+4G or 4G+3G/2G single pass. GSM 850/900/1800 MHz; WCDMA B1/5/8; LTE-FDD B1/3/5/7/8/28; LTE-TDD B38/40/41. Carrier deployment conditions apply; no 5G | 5G; maker dual SIM supports 5G+5G SA+NSA or NSA+NSA where available, or 4G+4G; exact India band table unpublished |
| SIM | Triple card slot: two nano-SIM (single pass) plus memory card; no eSIM | – |
| Wi-Fi | 1×1 SISO, 2.4/5 GHz, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), a/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz and WLAN tethering |
| Bluetooth | 5.2; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD and LHDC 5.0 | SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD and LHDC 5.0 codecs; HFP/HSP/A2DP/AVRCP/HID/PAN/OPP/MAP/PBAP/GATT profiles. Bluetooth version unpublished on exact maker sheet |
| NFC | No | Exact manufacturer page does not publish NFC support |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C; 3.5 mm headphone jack | – |
| Positioning | GPS L1, GLONASS G1, Galileo E1, QZSS L1, Beidou B1C | – |
