OnePlus Nord 6 vs realme 16 Pro+ 5G
46.7Performance29.9
68Display88.3
45.9Camera70.2
79.8Battery79.8
46.7Features57.3
3 spec wins — OnePlus Nord 66 spec wins — realme 16 Pro+ 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 16 Pro+ 5G wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+24) and display (+20). OnePlus Nord 6 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OnePlus Nord 6
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 30
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 29% higher capacity: 9,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
- 15% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
Reasons to pick the realme 16 Pro+ 5G
- Stronger display score: 88 vs 68
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 57 vs 47
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 261% higher Peak brightness: 6,500 nits vs 1,800 nits
Display
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 6 | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.8 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1280x2800 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi | 453 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 6,500 nits+261% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 94 % |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 6 | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,278Bottom 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,968Top 48% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 96 %Top 48% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 6 | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 3.5 x+250% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 6 | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 9,000 mAh+29% | 7,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 6 | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 203 g |
| Thickness | — | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Frame material | — | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 6 | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 6 | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | — | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 6 | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |