OnePlus Nord 6 launches with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and large 9000 mAh battery

OnePlus Nord 6 launches with a 6.78-inch 165Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, 50MP camera and massive 9,000mAh battery with fast charging support.

OnePlus has launched the OnePlus Nord 6 smartphone with a 9000 mAh battery and flagship-grade performance powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. The phone is reinforced against water and dust with its IP68/IP69K certification. It comes in three colours; Quick Silver, Fresh Mint and Pitch Black. The sales begin on April 9 with a starting price of ₹38,999.

OnePlus Nord 6 arrives with upgraded specs, refined design and a strong focus. (OnePlus)

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OnePlus Nord 6 specifications and features

The smartphone features a new k, along with an IP68/IP69K rating, allowing it to withstand water immersion of up to 1.5 meters. It boasts a 6.7 inch AMOLED display with 165 Hz refresh rate and 1800 nits brightness.

The Nord 6 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, delivering flagship-level performance. OnePlus claims it can offer steady 165 FPS gameplay in BGMI. To further enhance gaming, the device includes a new touch reflex chip and a six-axis, console-like gyro system. It comes with up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 4.1 storage.

For improved connectivity, the phone includes a new Wi-Fi chip designed to maintain stable reception even in congested networks. The 9000 mAh battery is a major highlight, with OnePlus claiming over 2.5 days of usage. It supports up to 80W wired charging and 55W wireless charging.

In the camera department, the Nord 6 features a dual-camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor and a 32MP front-facing camera with multi-focusing. The device runs on Android 16 and includes AI features such as Circle to Search, AI Ghostwriter, and real-time translation.

OnePlus Nord 6 availability

The smartphone is available in Quick Silver, Fresh Mint and Pitch Black colour options. Pricing starts at ₹38,999 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant, the top model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at ₹41,999. Sales will begin on April 9 through Amazon and official OnePlus Experience stores.