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OnePlus N6 vs OnePlus Nord CE5

OnePlus N6

OnePlus

OnePlus N6
38.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
OnePlus Nord CE5
54.3Inno Score
20Performance46.7
43.6Display55.8
29Camera42.6
71.3Battery79.8
36Features46.7
2 spec wins — OnePlus N610 spec wins — OnePlus Nord CE5

InnoReviews verdict

OnePlus Nord CE5 wins this phone face-off, 54.3 to 38.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and camera (+14). OnePlus N6 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the OnePlus N6

  • 13% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 7,100 mAh

Reasons to pick the OnePlus Nord CE5

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 44
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 80 vs 71
  • Stronger features score: 47 vs 36

Display

Display comparison: OnePlus N6 versus OnePlus Nord CE5
SpecOnePlus N6OnePlus Nord CE5
Screen size6.8 ″6.77 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x15701080x2392
Pixel density254 ppi387 ppi+52%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,430 nits+19%
Screen-to-body86.8 %94.1 %+8%

Performance

Performance comparison: OnePlus N6 versus OnePlus Nord CE5
SpecOnePlus N6OnePlus Nord CE5
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6360 ApexMediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex
RAM (max)6 GB12 GB+100%
Storage options128GB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: OnePlus N6 versus OnePlus Nord CE5
SpecOnePlus N6OnePlus Nord CE5
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Optical zoom—1 x
Max video1080p@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera8 MP16 MP+100%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: OnePlus N6 versus OnePlus Nord CE5
SpecOnePlus N6OnePlus Nord CE5
Capacity8,000 mAh+13%7,100 mAh
Wired charging45 W80 W+78%
Wireless charging0 W0 W

Design

Design comparison: OnePlus N6 versus OnePlus Nord CE5
SpecOnePlus N6OnePlus Nord CE5
Weight224 g199 g+11%
Thickness8.9 mm8.3 mm+7%
IP ratingIP65—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: OnePlus N6 versus OnePlus Nord CE5
SpecOnePlus N6OnePlus Nord CE5
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.4
NFCNo—
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: OnePlus N6 versus OnePlus Nord CE5
SpecOnePlus N6OnePlus Nord CE5
OS at launchAndroid 16 (OxygenOS 16)Android 15 (OxygenOS 15)
OS update pledge2 years4 years+100%

Audio

Audio comparison: OnePlus N6 versus OnePlus Nord CE5
SpecOnePlus N6OnePlus Nord CE5
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackNoNo

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