OnePlus OnePlus N6 vs Samsung Galaxy A08

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OnePlus N6 compared with Galaxy A08
OnePlusOnePlus N6SamsungGalaxy A08
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2026September 2026
Display
Screen size6.8″6.7″
Resolution1570 × 7201600 × 720 (better)
Sharpness254 pixels per inch262 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz (better)90 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits–
Display typeLCD, 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 resolutionPLS LCD, HD+, 16 million colours; 6.7-inch full rectangle or 6.6-inch rounded corners (Malaysia); 90 Hz (Samsung Indonesia)
Pixel density254 ppi–
Brightness detail975 nits typical; HBM 1,200 nits typical–
Display featuresSmart refresh switching, eye protection/sleep modes, colour mode and temperature controls. Maker maximum 120 Hz varies by application/game–
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 6360 ApexMediaTek Helio G99+
Memory4 GB – 6 GB4 GB – 6 GB
Storage128 GB64 GB, 128 GB
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex; precise core table is not published on the exact phone sheetOcta-core, 2.2 GHz and 2 GHz
Memory4 or 6 GB physical RAM; maker virtual RAM example adds up to 6 GB storage-backed expansion to the 6 GB configuration, not physical RAMMalaysian exact page calls memory LPDDR5X, while Malaysian/Thai/Indonesian launches say LPDDR5; subtype conflict unresolved. RAM Plus uses internal storage as virtual memory. Malaysia publishes 128GB/6GB, Thailand and Indonesia 64GB/4GB and 128GB/4GB.
Storage type128 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–
Cooling5,300 mm² vapour chamber (overview); 13,280 mm² total heat-dissipation area (specification). These are different areas–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP8 MP
Main camera50 MP CMOS, 4-in-1 pixel combining, f/1.8, PDAF and autofocus; exact maker does not publish sensor model or OIS50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; no OIS
Ultra wide cameraNo ultra wide camera listed–
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0; exact maker aperture retained over Smartprix’s conflicting f/2.48 MP, F2.0, fixed focus; no OIS
ZoomUp to 10× digital; no optical telephoto listedDigital zoom up to 10×
Video recording1080p/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 zoomFHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in HD
Front video1080p/720p 30 fps, 1080p 30 fps time-lapse and dual-view–
Camera featuresNight, 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 circlesAdditional 2 MP F2.4 depth camera; rear flash
Battery and charging
Battery8,000 mAh (better)6,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 45 W (better)Up to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical 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 unpublishedTypical 6,000 mAh, rated minimum 5,830 mAh; non-removable. Thai maker claims up to 24 hours of YouTube or 16.5 hours of TikTok, not a standardised local-video runtime.
Wired charging45 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 routine25 W fast charging (Samsung Indonesia); India specifies 25 W charger sold separately; Indonesia launch includes a regional accessory bundle.
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight224 g197 g (better)
Thickness8.88 mm8 mm (better)
Height × width166.47 × 78.23 mm167.4 × 77.4 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP65IP64
Weight detail–Exact Malaysian technical table gives 197 g and 167.4 × 77.4 × 8.0 mm; Indonesia's October launch table instead lists 7.6 mm thickness, an unresolved regional/source conflict.
MaterialsMaker ArmorShell protection includes tough corners, cushioning and reinforced aluminium structure; this does not establish an aluminium outer frame. Smartprix identifies plastic frame–
ColoursFresh Mint and Midnight Green (maker overview); specification asset Black_01 is the dark green finish, not a separately confirmed black colourDark Blue, Silver, Green (Malaysia/Indonesia); Thai launch lists Dark Blue and Silver
Water resistance detailIP65 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 warrantyIP64 dust and splash protection; tested with 10 litres of fresh water per minute sprayed from all angles for five minutes; not recommended for beach or pool use
BiometricsSide fingerprint sensor and face unlock according to Smartprix’s exact reviewSide-button fingerprint recognition sensor; face recognition in exact shared SEA user guide
Sensors–Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor (Malaysia)
SpeakersSingle speaker according to Smartprix; maker 400% Ultra Volume mode is a level claim, not acoustic output powerSingle speaker; no stereo support (Malaysia)
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 16 based on Android 16. Maker launch 30 June 2026; actual first retail sale 4 July confirmed by contemporaneous My Mobile reportAndroid 17, One UI 9 (Malaysia product/Android 17 support guide)
Software features–Samsung Knox Vault, Quick Share, Smart Switch; no Samsung DeX support
Release detail–Thai maker launch FAQ confirms sales from 21 September 2026, the earliest documented sale in the read sources. Indonesian initial sales were 26–30 September, with nationwide sales from 2 October. UK current range does not list this model; no UK availability is claimed.
Software updatesTwo 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 modellingUp to six OS upgrades and six years of security updates; Malaysia security support listed until 30 September 2032
AI features–Circle to Search with Google, Gemini and Perplexity (maker launch); regional/service conditions apply
In the boxPhone, 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 cableIndonesian launch bundle includes travel adapter and cable, wired earphones and clear case; regional bundle, not assumed for other markets
Connectivity
Mobile network5G confirmed by exact model launch coverage; exact manufacturer India band table not published on the read specification page, so bands are omitted4G LTE FDD/TDD, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; no 5G. Malaysian SM-A085F lists GSM850/900/1800, UMTS1/5/8, LTE FDD1/3/5/7/8/20/28 and TDD38/40/41.
SIMHybrid dual-SIM/microSD slot according to Smartprix; using microSD leaves one SIM slotDual nano-SIM plus separate microSD slot (Malaysia)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 according to Smartprix’s exact review; exact maker phone sheet has no Wi-Fi tableWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 according to Smartprix’s exact review; maker phone sheet does not publish the versionBluetooth 5.3
NFCExact manufacturer phone sheet does not publish NFC support–
USBUSB-C / USB 2.0 according to Smartprix’s exact reviewUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; separate 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket
Positioning–GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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