OnePlus Nord 6 vs Xiaomi 12
46.7Performance43.2
68Display47.7
45.9Camera47
79.8Battery62.5
46.7Features65.3
8 spec wins — OnePlus Nord 62 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
OnePlus Nord 6 wins this phone face-off, 57.4 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+20) and battery (+17). Xiaomi 12 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 43
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 63
- 100% higher capacity: 9,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- 64% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 1,100 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 47
- 63% higher ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 6 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+8% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi+7% | 419 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits+64% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 6 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,720Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,300Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 6 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 6 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 9,000 mAh+100% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+19% | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 6 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 180 g |
| Thickness | — | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | — |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 6 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 6 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | — | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 6 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |