Although the OnePlus Nord 6 is intended to directly compete with other mid-range phones like the Samsung Galaxy A57<\/a> and the Nothing Phone (4a)<\/a>, it\u2019s not the only mid-range device in OnePlus\u2019 wares. For those who are happy to spend a bit more and get an experience that more closely matches the flagship OnePlus 15<\/a>, the OnePlus 15R<\/a> is available to buy right now.<\/p>\n Still, the Nord 6 is best suited for those who have a bit more cash than what\u2019s required for the best budget phones<\/a>, delivering just the right suite of features to appeal to most people. If you\u2019re tempted to know more about the phone, including which new features it brings to the table, how much it costs and when you can buy it, keep reading on.<\/p>\n OnePlus Nord 6: What\u2019s new?<\/p>\n In summary<\/p>\n Massive 9000mAh battery<\/p>\n A faster 165Hz refresh rate<\/p>\n Move to a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset<\/p>\n Improved durability certifications<\/p>\n Minimal changes to the cameras<\/p>\n One of the biggest batteries on a phone<\/p>\n Easily the most eye-catching feature above all is the fact that the OnePlus Nord 6 carries a 9000mAh battery. No, that\u2019s not a typo or some kind of marketing jargon, the Nord 6 actually boasts a 9000mAh cell which absolutely destroys the capacity of practically all flagship phones right now. Even the Oppo Find X9 Pro<\/a>, which we could get to run for up to three days under the right circumstances, has a smaller 7500mAh cell.<\/p>\n Anyone who\u2019s been following the rumour mill for the Nord 6 will know that this isn\u2019t too surprising, given that the phone is mostly a repackaged version of the Chinese exclusive OnePlus Turbo 6. <\/p>\n In terms of what that means for everyday use, OnePlus promises that you can get over two and a half days of use which certainly seems doable, and there\u2019s a quoted use-case of being able to watch up to 26.9 hours of YouTube without a break before the battery reaches 0% (although why anyone would want to watch that much YouTube is beyond us).<\/p>\n Credit: OnePlus<\/p>\n As amazing as the idea of a 9000mAh battery is, however, the big caveat is that we don\u2019t yet know if this feature will make its way to a Western version of the Nord 6 (if such a thing exists). Because Western phones typically ship with a smaller battery than their Eastern counterparts, don\u2019t be too surprised if a UK\/US-bound Nord 6 had a cell closer to the 7000mAh mark (more on launch details below)<\/p>\n A gamer-ready refresh rate<\/p>\n One of the best features introduced on the OnePlus 15 was the move to having a 165Hz refresh rate, which, as any mobile gamer will tell you, is exactly what you want when playing fast-paced titles. Clearly, OnePlus believes in the feature because it has now seen fit to also embolden the Nord 6 with a 165Hz panel.<\/p>\n The faster refresh rate really comes into its own with FPS titles like Call of Duty Mobile or battle royales like Fortnite, as it just creates a more immersive experience where you feel closely connected to the action onscreen. You don\u2019t need to be a gamer to feel the effects of this boost, however, as even just scrolling through social media is a lot smoother with this feature in tow.<\/p>\n A Snapdragon chipset with \u201celite performance\u201d<\/p>\n Out of all the features here, the fact that the Nord 6 is getting a new chipset is of no surprise to anyone, but what\u2019s interesting is how OnePlus is choosing to talk about what it can do. Under the hood, you\u2019ll now find the faster Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, the same chipset that can be found in devices like the Nothing Phone (3)<\/a> and the Poco F7<\/a>, both of which performed exceptionally well in our testing.<\/p>\n What\u2019s interesting is that the brand is touting the level of power here as being \u201cjust like the OnePlus 15\u201d. Of course, there\u2019s no way that the 8s Gen 4 can go toe to toe with the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 CPU, but it will be interesting to see if OnePlus has optimised the Nord 6 in such a way that its performance feels like a major step forward against competing mid-range phones.<\/p>\n One thing that will no doubt help the CPU\u2019s performance is the addition of OnePlus\u2019 G2 Wi-Fi chip, which is also found on the OnePlus 15 and is designed to create a much stronger and faster internet connection that\u2019s ideal for gaming.<\/p>\n Credit: OnePlus<\/p>\n Camera upgrades, camera downgrades<\/p>\n As much as we\u2019re enamoured by the large battery, improved frame rate and upgraded chipset, the camera set-up of the OnePlus Nord 6 is far more of a head scratcher. The Nord 5<\/a> was no slouch in the camera department, but it was the 50Mp selfie camera that really helped it to stand out, particularly against the Pixel 9a<\/a>. For the Nord 6, OnePlus has gone in a direction that we can\u2019t really wrap our minds around.<\/p>\n That selfie camera has now been downgraded to a 32Mp sensor, and while the main rear-facing camera has kept its 50Mp quality, OnePlus has shifted to using a Sony LYTIA sensor. The 8Mp ultra-wide camera is seemingly unchanged from last year.<\/p>\n Although the lesser front-facing camera is certainly disappointing, there\u2019s always a chance that OnePlus could plug the gap with more robust computational processing, which is exactly how Pixel phones have consistently put out some of the best photos around despite not having the best hardware. Sony also touts its LYTIA sensor as being more capable when it comes to video quality, so that might be the crux of the trade-off here.<\/p>\n IP66\/68\/69\/69K durability<\/p>\n One thing that we love to see is mid-range phones shipping with more durable builds, as it only increases the value for money that consumers can expect at this end of the market, hopefully allowing phones to last longer. With that in mind, we\u2019re impressed to see that OnePlus has kicked the Nord 6\u2019s durability up a gear, moving on from an official IP65 rating on the Nord 5, to ratings for IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K.<\/p>\n What those certifications boil down to is top-of-the-line protection against dust and water, so if you do accidentally drop the Nord 6 in the bath or in the sink, you won\u2019t have a thing to worry about. 6, but we\u2019ll keep this page updated with all the latest rumours and leaks as they happen.<\/p>\n Credit: OnePlus<\/p>\n When is the OnePlus Nord 6 release date?<\/p>\n In summary<\/p>\n Unveiled 7 April<\/p>\n General release on 9 April in India<\/p>\n UK\/US release has yet to be confirmed<\/p>\n The OnePlus Nord 6 was officially unveiled on 7 April, before going on general sale 9 April.<\/p>\n Longtime fans of the OnePlus Nord line will have already spotted that this release comes at a much earlier date than what is typically expected. Every other Nord phone, dating back to the series\u2019 debut in 2020, has been unveiled in July of its respective year.<\/p>\n While we don\u2019t know for certain as to what has caused an earlier release for the Nord 6, it does at the very least get the phone to market quicker to compete with other recently launched mid-rangers such as the Google Pixel 10a<\/a> and the Samsung Galaxy A57<\/a>.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve reached out to OnePlus to find out and will update this if we hear back. A wider launch does seem somewhat up in the air, though, with rumours of OnePlus pulling out of various markets.<\/p>\n How much does the OnePlus Nord 6 cost?<\/p>\n In summary<\/p>\n Starting price of Rs 38,999 (\u00a3313\/$421)<\/p>\n The Indian price is higher than last year<\/p>\n The OnePlus Nord 6 has a starting price of Rs 38,999 (\u00a3313\/$421). As the phone is currently available just in India, we only have conversion prices available for a rough estimate, but it is worth noting that this is an increase on what we previously saw, with last year\u2019s OnePlus Nord 5 starting at Rs 29,999.<\/p>\n Credit: OnePlus<\/p>\n Although it wasn\u2019t available to buy in the US, the OnePlus Nord 5 did have a starting price of \u00a3399 in the UK, so there\u2019s a good chance that the Nord 6 will cost more than that if it does make its way out of India.<\/p>\n OnePlus Nord 6 prices<\/p>\n 256GB\/8GB \u2013 Rs 38,999 (\u00a3313\/$421)<\/p>\n 256GB\/12GB \u2013 Rs 41,999 (\u00a3337\/$453)<\/p>\n OnePlus Nord 6 FAQ The OnePlus Nord 6 is OnePlus\u2019 key mid-range phone for 2026, standing below the OnePlus 15R in the company\u2019s range.<\/p>\n 2. The OnePlus Nord 6 has a starting price of Rs 38,999 (\u00a3313\/$421), but UK and US prices have yet to be announced.<\/p>\n 3. 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