OnePlus Nord 6 vs Nord 5: Should I Upgrade?

OnePlus has launched the new mid-range phone, the Nord 6. It starts at INR 38,999 for the 8GB/256GB model and INR 41,999 for the 12GB/256GB variant in India. The Nord 5 still sells for about INR 33,999. Both are nice phones. But the Nord 6 brings some actual changes. Here is a simple glimpse of what is different and compare OnePlus Nord 6 vs Nord 5.

The Battery Is Huge Now

The Nord 6 comes with a 9,000 mAh battery. The Nord 5 had 6,800 mAh. It is an increase of more than 2,000 mAh. Nord 6 has a long battery life of up to one day. It is designed for gamers and video enthusiasts. The speed at which both phones charge is 80W, and therefore, refilling the battery is not very time-consuming.

Amazing Performance and Better Display

The Nord 6 is powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. Nord 5 is powered by an older Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. The new chip is faster and can cope with challenging tasks. The speed of storage has increased as well. UFS (Universal Flash Storage) 4.1 storage is faster than the UFS 3.1 on the Nord 5 and is used in the Nord 6. There is better performance of apps, and the phone is generally smooth. The screen also receives an upgrade – 144Hz on the Nord 5 goes up to 165Hz on the Nord 6. Scrolling and animations feel effortless. Nord 6 is also equipped with Android 16 right after purchase.

Bigger, but Selfies Take a Hit

The Nord 6 is far more waterproof. It has IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings. Nord 5 was only available with IP65. The Nord 6 is more resistant to heavy rains and splashes. However, it comes at a cost. The Nord 5 was equipped with a 50MP front camera to take selfies. This is reduced to 32MP by the Nord 6. The older phone can be a favorite among selfie fans.

The Nord 6 is better in terms of performance, battery, and durability. Nevertheless, in terms of budget and selfie quality, the Nord 5 can compete quite well.