OnePlus OnePlus N6 vs OnePlus OnePlus N6x
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| OnePlusOnePlus N6 | OnePlusOnePlus N6x | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2026 | August 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.8″ | 6.8″ |
| Resolution | 1570 × 720 | 1570 × 720 |
| Sharpness | 254 pixels per inch | 254 pixels per inch |
| 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; exact manufacturer HD+ matrix 1570 × 720 pixels, 19.6:9 and 90.4% screen-to-body ratio |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 254 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 | 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 | MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex | MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex |
| Memory | 4 GB – 6 GB (better) | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB, 128 GB |
| CPU | MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex; precise core table is not published on the exact phone sheet | MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex; exact maker phone table does not publish cores |
| 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 LPDDR4X, 2133 MHz / 4266 Mbps, 2 × 16-bit. Storage-backed RAM expansion 1/2/4 GB is not additional 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 or 128 GB UFS 2.2, one lane HS-G3; manufacturer overview confirms microSD expansion up to 2 TB |
| Cooling | 5,300 mm² vapour chamber (overview); 13,280 mm² total heat-dissipation area (specification). These are different areas | 5,300 mm² vapour chamber (overview); 13,280 mm² total heat-dissipation area (specification), different measurements |
| 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 CMOS, f/2.2, PDAF and autofocus; exact sensor model and OIS unpublished |
| Ultra wide camera | No ultra wide camera listed | No ultra wide camera listed by manufacturer |
| Front camera | 8 MP, f/2.0; exact maker aperture retained over Smartprix’s conflicting f/2.4 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Zoom | Up to 10× digital; no optical telephoto listed | Up to 10× digital; no optical telephoto listed |
| 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; 720p slow motion 120 fps; 1080p time-lapse 30 fps and dual-view |
| Front video | 1080p/720p 30 fps, 1080p 30 fps time-lapse and dual-view | 1080p/720p 30 fps, 1080p time-lapse 30 fps and dual-view |
| 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, Pro, panorama, slow motion, dual-view, time-lapse, Google Lens and Hypertext; maker editing illustrations are not guarantees of results |
| 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/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 | 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 maximum, 5 V/3 A; wired reverse 5 W, 5 V/1 A; bypass and night charging supported |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 224 g | 214 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.88 mm | 8.65 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 166.47 × 78.23 mm | 166.38 × 78.13 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 | ArmorShell internal reinforced aluminium structure does not establish aluminium outer frame; exterior material omitted pending exact maker figure |
| Colours | Fresh Mint and Midnight Green (maker overview); specification asset Black_01 is the dark green finish, not a separately confirmed black colour | Burgundy Red and Ice Blue |
| 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; not immersion. MIL-STD-810H laboratory durability claim; extreme temperature/drop scenarios are not operating limits or damage warranty |
| Biometrics | Side fingerprint sensor and face unlock according to Smartprix’s exact review | – |
| Speakers | Single speaker according to Smartprix; maker 400% Ultra Volume mode is a level claim, not acoustic output power | 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. Maker launch 30 June 2026; actual first retail sale 4 July confirmed by contemporaneous My Mobile report | 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 | 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 | 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, 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, USB data cable, SIM ejector, protective case and quick guide (maker) |
| 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 | 5G; maker dual SIM supports 5G+5G SA+NSA or NSA+NSA where available, or 4G+4G; exact India band table unpublished |
| SIM | Hybrid dual-SIM/microSD slot according to Smartprix; using microSD leaves one SIM slot | – |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 according to Smartprix’s exact review; exact maker phone sheet has no Wi-Fi table | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), a/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz and WLAN tethering |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 according to Smartprix’s exact review; maker phone sheet does not publish the version | 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 | Exact manufacturer phone sheet does not publish NFC support | Exact manufacturer page does not publish NFC support |
| USB | USB-C / USB 2.0 according to Smartprix’s exact review | – |
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