OnePlus OnePlus N6 vs OnePlus OnePlus N6 Lite
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| OnePlusOnePlus N6 | OnePlusOnePlus N6 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2026 | September 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.8″ | 6.75″ |
| Resolution | 1570 × 720 | 1570 × 720 |
| Sharpness | 254 pixels per inch | 256 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits (better) | 900 nits |
| Display type | LCD, maker HD+ 1570 × 720 pixels and 19.6:9; 90.4% screen-to-body ratio. Exact maker matrix retained, not changed to a nearby common resolution | 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 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 256 ppi |
| Brightness detail | 975 nits typical; HBM 1,200 nits typical | 700 nits typical; HBM 900 nits typical |
| Display features | Smart refresh switching, eye protection/sleep modes, colour mode and temperature controls. Maker maximum 120 Hz varies by application/game | 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 |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex | UNISOC T7250 |
| Memory | 4 GB – 6 GB (better) | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB (better) | 64 GB |
| CPU | MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex; precise core table is not published on the exact phone sheet | UNISOC T7250 octa-core; precise core clocks not published on exact maker sheet |
| Memory | 4 or 6 GB physical RAM; maker virtual RAM example adds up to 6 GB storage-backed expansion to the 6 GB configuration, not physical RAM | 4 GB physical; 2/4/8 GB storage-backed expansion is not extra physical RAM |
| Storage type | 128 GB; UFS 2.2 and up-to-2 TB microSD expansion according to Smartprix’s exact test, maker phone sheet does not publish storage technology | 64 GB UFS 2.2; dedicated microSD expansion up to 2 TB, card not supplied |
| Cooling | 5,300 mm² vapour chamber (overview); 13,280 mm² total heat-dissipation area (specification). These are different areas | 13,700 mm² total heat-dissipation area; no vapour-chamber area published |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (better) | 13 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 8 MP (better) | 5 MP |
| Main camera | 50 MP CMOS, 4-in-1 pixel combining, f/1.8, PDAF and autofocus; exact maker does not publish sensor model or OIS | 13 MP OmniVision OV13B10, 1.12 µm pixels, four-element lens, f/2.2, 81° field of view, PDAF/autofocus |
| Ultra wide camera | No ultra wide camera listed | No ultra wide or optical telephoto listed |
| Front camera | 8 MP, f/2.0; exact maker aperture retained over Smartprix’s conflicting f/2.4 | 5 MP, three-element lens, 1.12 µm pixels, f/2.2 and 77° field of view |
| Zoom | Up to 10× digital; no optical telephoto listed | 1–10× digital; no optical telephoto |
| Video recording | 1080p/720p 60 fps only on 6 GB + 128 GB variant; 30 fps including 1080p with retouch on. 720p 120 fps slow motion; 1080p 30 fps time-lapse; dual-view and up-to-10× video digital zoom | 1080p/720p 30 fps; 1080p/720p time-lapse 30 fps; up to 10× digital and video editor |
| Front video | 1080p/720p 30 fps, 1080p 30 fps time-lapse and dual-view | 720p 30 fps (exact maker sheet), not sibling 1080p |
| Camera features | Night, video, photo, portrait, PRO, high resolution, panorama, slow motion, time-lapse, dual-view and text scanner. Additional 2 MP monochrome sensor is reported by Smartprix but not listed on exact maker page; no inferred camera from decorative circles | 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 |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 8,000 mAh (better) | 7,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 45 W (better) | Up to 15 W |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | Typical equivalent 8,000 mAh, rated equivalent 7,780 mAh. Maker up-to-three-day claim is normal-use laboratory data, not continuous runtime. Separate lab examples include 14.83 h Free Fire, 165.37 h music, 24.8 h video or 34.36 h social scrolling; detailed mode/network/temperature conditions unpublished | 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 |
| Wired charging | 45 W SUPERVOOC, bypass charging and 5 W wired reverse charging. Maker 47 minutes from 1% to 50% is a laboratory claim; precise charging environment not specified. Night charging mode adapts charging to sleep routine | 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 |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 224 g | 215 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.88 mm (better) | 8.95 mm |
| Height × width | 166.47 × 78.23 mm | 166.48 × 78.23 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP65 | IP64 |
| Materials | Maker ArmorShell protection includes tough corners, cushioning and reinforced aluminium structure; this does not establish an aluminium outer frame. Smartprix identifies plastic frame | – |
| Colours | Fresh Mint and Midnight Green (maker overview); specification asset Black_01 is the dark green finish, not a separately confirmed black colour | Neo Green and Midnight Hype |
| Buttons | – | Right-side volume and power; gestures and on-screen navigation |
| Water resistance detail | IP65 dust and water resistance (maker), not immersion. Maker MIL-STD-810H conditions include -40°C/85°C, corrosion, sand/dust, rain/freezing/ice and 25-drop laboratory scenarios; these are test claims, not unrestricted operating limits or damage warranty | IP64 dust and splash resistance; MIL-STD-810H laboratory durability claim, not unrestricted extreme use or damage warranty |
| Biometrics | Side fingerprint sensor and face unlock according to Smartprix’s exact review | Side fingerprint sensor |
| Sensors | – | Accelerometer, electronic compass, ambient light and proximity; gyro not listed |
| Speakers | Single speaker according to Smartprix; maker 400% Ultra Volume mode is a level claim, not acoustic output power | Single multi-magnet speaker, OReality Audio and noise cancellation |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16. Maker launch 30 June 2026; actual first retail sale 4 July confirmed by contemporaneous My Mobile report | 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 |
| Software updates | Two major OS updates and three years of security reported by both Digit and Smartprix; exact maker support policy destination unresolved. Separately, maker fluency test is 60 months for 6 GB and 48 months for 4 GB, not an update commitment. Seven-year battery health and 1,600-cycle/over-80% claims are maker lab modelling | 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 |
| In the box | Phone, charger, USB data cable, SIM ejector, protective case and quick guide (maker); Smartprix’s exact unboxing identifies supplied 45 W adapter and Type-A to C cable | Phone, charger, Type-A to C cable, quick start guide, protective case and SIM ejector |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | 5G confirmed by exact model launch coverage; exact manufacturer India band table not published on the read specification page, so bands are omitted | 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 |
| SIM | Hybrid dual-SIM/microSD slot according to Smartprix; using microSD leaves one SIM slot | Triple card slot: two nano-SIM (single pass) plus memory card; no eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 according to Smartprix’s exact review; exact maker phone sheet has no Wi-Fi table | 1×1 SISO, 2.4/5 GHz, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 according to Smartprix’s exact review; maker phone sheet does not publish the version | 5.2; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD and LHDC 5.0 |
| NFC | Exact manufacturer phone sheet does not publish NFC support | No |
| USB | USB-C / USB 2.0 according to Smartprix’s exact review | USB 2.0 Type-C; 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Positioning | – | GPS L1, GLONASS G1, Galileo E1, QZSS L1, Beidou B1C |
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