Overview
Reviewed by Priyanka Singh · Senior Consumer-Tech Editor
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is OnePlus's take on a value-focused smartphone, built around processor of Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen4, ram of 8 GB, storage of 256 GB.. For daily driving, calls, social apps and photos it should hold up well. On the other side, power users should weigh the chipset and battery against heavier alternatives. Below you'll find the full specifications, live prices across stores, our editor's verdict, and a quality-checked refurbished alternative that can get you the same specs for noticeably less. If you value getting more for your money, the refurbished route is worth a serious look before buying new.
Full Specifications
| Price | ₹ 36,999 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Operating System | Android v16 |
| Graphics | Adreno 810 |
| Battery | 8000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charging |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sensor: OmniVision OV50D40 CMOS, Sensor Size: 1/2.88", Megapixels: 50, Pixel Size: 0.61 µm, Lens Quantity: 5P, Dual-axis Optical Image Stabilization: Yes, Tri-axis Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes, Focal Length: 27 mm equivalent, Aperture: ƒ/1.8, Field of View: 76°, PDAF: Yes, Autofocus: Yes 2 MP (Assistance Camera) Sensor: Galaxycore GC02M1B CMOS, Sensor size: 1/5", Megapixels: 2, Pixel Size: 1.75 µm, Lens Quantity: 3P, Focal Length: 22 mm equivalent, Aperture: ƒ/2.4, Field of View: 89° |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Sensor: Galaxycore GC32E2, Sensor Size: 1/3.1", Megapixels: 32, Lens Quantity: 5P, Pixel Size: 0.7 µm, Tri-axis Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes, Focal Length: 21 mm equivalent, Autofocus: Yes, Aperture: ƒ/2.0, Field of View: 90° Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,133,123 (Total) (v11) 433,871 (CPU) 192,493 (GPU) 212,884 (Memory) 293,875 (UX) |
| Resolution | 1272 x 2772 pixels |
| Country Of Origin | India |
| Model | Nord CE 6 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 07, 2026 |
| In The Box | OnePlus Nord CE6, 80W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter, Type-A to C Cable, Quick Start Guide, Protective Case , Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector |
| Weight | 215 g |
| Colors | Fresh Blue, Lunar Pearl, Pitch Black |
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 b Colors) |
| Touch | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.6:9 |
| Ppi | ~ 450 PPI |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 93.5% |
| Glass Type | Crystal Guard Display Protection |
| Brightness | Adjustible / Full-screen (HBM) / Peak Brightness: 800 / 1800 / 3600 nits |
| Display Dimming | Pulse-Width Modulation: 3840 Hz |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Touch Response (Instantaneous): Up to 3200 Hz with Dedicated Touch Reflex Chip, Eye-care , Sunburst HDR technology: Yes, Sunburst Display, Eye Comfort, Bed Time Mode, Screen Color Mode, Auto/manual Brightness, White Point Reduction, Screen Color Temperature, Night Mode,, Aqua Touch 2.0 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Expandable Ram | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Gprs | Yes |
| Edge | Yes |
| 3g | Yes |
| 4g | Yes |
| 5g | Yes |
| Volte | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0 |
| Usb | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| Usb Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Ir Blaster | Yes |
| Antutu Storage Score | 100,306 Sequential Read: 1987 MB/s; Sequential Write: 1799 MB/s |
| Geekbench Score | 3,287 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,147 (Single Core) 3,566 (OpenCL) 4,675 (Vulkan) |
| 3dmark Score | 1,111 (Wild Life Extreme) (6.65 FPS) |
| Gps | with GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Sensors | In-display Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, "6-axis" Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, Sensor Core, Infrared Blaster |
| 3 5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| Ai Features | Dual AI for Study, Work and Play. OnePlus AI, AI Portrait Glow, AI Perfect Shot, AI Eraser, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Eraser, AI Reframe, AI Detail Boost, Google Gemini |
| Ip Rating | IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K |
| Dust Resistant | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes |
| Camera Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Pano, FILM, Slo-mo, Long Exposure, Dual-view Video, Time-lapse, Hi-Res, Google Lens, Pro, Text scanner, Tilt-Shift, Zoom 1-10x digital zoom, 4K video at 30 fps, 1080p video at 60/30 fps, 720p video at 60/30 fps, EIS/OIS video: 4K video at 30 fps, 1080p video at 60/30 fps (default), 720p video at 60/30 fps, Slo-mo video at 1080p at 120 fps, 720p at 240/120 fps, Time-lapse at 1080p video at 1920/960/480/240/120/60/30/15 fps, Digital zoom: Up to 10x, Dual-view video capturing support, Cinematic video capturing support, Video Editor |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Custom Ui | OxygenOS 16 |
| Core Details | 1x2.7 GHz Kryo Prime + 3x2.4 GHz Kryo Gold + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo Silver |
| Java | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Yes | |
| Music | Playback: MP3, AAC, AMR, APE, OGG, FLAC, WAV, MIDI Recording: WAV, AAC, MP3 |
| Video | HDR10 Playback: MP4, 3GP, MKV, MOV, HEVC, AVC, VP9, WEBM, TS, M2TS Recording: MP4 |
| Fm Radio | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| Battery Type | Non-Removable Battery |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W |
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 162.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Cooling System | 5,000 mm² Vapor Chamber, 33,147 mm² Total Cooling Area |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging, Dual SIM Dual Active, Qualcomm AI Engine, Touch Reflex Chip |
| Audio Features | Dual Stereo Speakers with 300% Super Audio Mode support, OReality Audio support |
| Bypass Charging | Yes |
| Hdr Support | Yes |
| 5g Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 |
| Wifi Version | 1x1 SISO, Support 2.4G/5G, Wi-Fi 6, Support WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Water Resistance | Yes |
| Ois | Yes |
| Supports | Playback: JPEG, BMP, PNG, HEIF, WEBP, GIF, ICO Output: JPEG, HEIF |
| Gaming Features | Up to 144 FPS in Popular Games, 6-hour Steady-Smooth BGMI, 6-axis gyroscope, OP Gaming Suite, Footstep Sound Boost |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm |
| Music Playback Time | 30 hours |
Editor Verdict
4.0/5
Editorial rating
“A strong all-rounder that covers the essentials well; the refurbished option makes it even better value.”
Performance
4.5
Camera
4.0
Battery Backup
4.0
Display
4.0
Value for Money
4.5
Build Quality
4.0
Priyanka Singh Senior Consumer-Tech Editor
Priyanka Singh has spent 8+ years reviewing consumer electronics in India, hands-on testing laptops, phones and TVs for real-world value. She focuses on what a device actually delivers for the price — and whether a refurbished unit is the smarter buy.
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| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen4 | HiSilicon Kirin 985 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.26 inches, 1080 x 2380 pixels |
| Graphics | Adreno 810 | Mali-G77 | Mali-G76 MP10 |
| OS | Android v16 | Android v10.0 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
Our take: In this price band, this model leads on paper — a sensible pick, and better value refurbished.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key specifications of OnePlus Nord CE 6 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)?
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen4. RAM: 8 GB. Storage: 256 GB. Display: 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 144 Hz. Resolution: 1272 x 2772 pixels. Operating System: Android v16.
What is the display of OnePlus Nord CE 6 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)?
6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 144 Hz with 1272 x 2772 pixels resolution.
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