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OnePlus OnePlus N6 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A18

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OnePlusOnePlus N6 LiteSamsungGalaxy A18
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2026September 2026
Display
Screen size6.75″6.7″
Resolution1570 × 7202340 × 1080
Sharpness256 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness900 nits–
Display typeLCD; HD+ 1570 × 720, maker aspect label 20:9 and screen-to-body 90.5%. Published matrix retained rather than inferred from rounded aspect labelSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16 million colours; 6.7-inch full rectangle, 6.5-inch accounting for rounded corners
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on the front
Pixel density256 ppi–
Brightness detail700 nits typical; HBM 900 nits typical–
Display featuresSunlight 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–
Performance
ChipUNISOC T7250Exynos 1610
Memory4 GB4 GB
Storage64 GB128 GB
CPUUNISOC T7250 octa-core; precise core clocks not published on exact maker sheetOcta-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz
Memory4 GB physical; 2/4/8 GB storage-backed expansion is not extra physical RAMLPDDR5; RAM Plus uses internal storage as virtual memory, separate from physical RAM
Storage type64 GB UFS 2.2; dedicated microSD expansion up to 2 TB, card not supplied–
Cooling13,700 mm² total heat-dissipation area; no vapour-chamber area published–
Cameras
Main camera13 MP50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone5 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera5 MP13 MP
Main camera13 MP OmniVision OV13B10, 1.12 µm pixels, four-element lens, f/2.2, 81° field of view, PDAF/autofocus50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; Samsung UK's exact specification lists no OIS, conflicting with GSMArena's stabilisation description
Ultra wide cameraNo ultra wide or optical telephoto listed5 MP, F2.2
Front camera5 MP, three-element lens, 1.12 µm pixels, f/2.2 and 77° field of view13 MP, F2.0; no autofocus or OIS
Zoom1–10× digital; no optical telephotoDigital zoom up to 10×
Video recording1080p/720p 30 fps; 1080p/720p time-lapse 30 fps; up to 10× digital and video editorFHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in HD
Front video720p 30 fps (exact maker sheet), not sibling 1080p–
Camera featuresPhoto, 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 sensor2 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash
Battery and charging
Battery7,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 15 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical 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 inferredTypical 5,000 mAh, non-removable; EU energy class A, minimum battery endurance 1,200 cycles
Wired charging15 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 modelUp to 25 W; Samsung France claims 50% charge in 30 minutes; charger sold separately
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight215 g196 g
Thickness8.95 mm7.7 mm
Height × width166.48 × 78.23 mm164.4 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP64IP64
ColoursNeo Green and Midnight HypeBlack, Silver, Light Blue (UK)
ButtonsRight-side volume and power; gestures and on-screen navigation–
Water resistance detailIP64 dust and splash resistance; MIL-STD-810H laboratory durability claim, not unrestricted extreme use or damage warrantyIP64, dust-tight and splash-resistant; maker test sprays 10 litres of fresh water per minute from all angles for five minutes; not recommended for beach or pool use
BiometricsSide fingerprint sensorSide-button fingerprint recognition sensor (exact repair guide)
SensorsAccelerometer, electronic compass, ambient light and proximity; gyro not listedAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersSingle multi-magnet speaker, OReality Audio and noise cancellationNo stereo support (Samsung UK)
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 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 reportsAndroid 17 with One UI 9 (Samsung France)
Software features–Knox Vault, Quick Share and Smart Switch; no Samsung DeX support
Release detail–Samsung France confirmed already available on 15 September 2026; first retail day is not established, so month precision is retained. Swedish announcement says availability later in 2026.
Software updates36-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 guaranteeUp to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; UK security support listed until 31 October 2032
AI features–Circle to Search with Google; Gemini (Samsung France)
In the boxPhone, charger, Type-A to C cable, quick start guide, protective case and SIM ejector–
Connectivity
Mobile network4G+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 5G4G LTE FDD/TDD; 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; no 5G
SIMTriple card slot: two nano-SIM (single pass) plus memory card; no eSIMDual nano-SIM; UK technical table specifies SIM 1 plus hybrid second SIM/microSD slot, despite its generic FAQ calling the microSD slot dedicated
Wi-Fi1×1 SISO, 2.4/5 GHz, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), a/b/g/nWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.2; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD and LHDC 5.0Bluetooth 5.3
NFCNoYes (UK model)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C; 3.5 mm headphone jackUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; audio via USB-C
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, Galileo E1, QZSS L1, Beidou B1CGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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