OnePlus just launched the Nord CE6, the company’s latest Nord CE series smartphone in India, as it had promised. Positioned as a versatile device for everyday use and entertainment, the smartphone integrates durable materials, an advanced camera system, and integrated AI features.
Performance and Gaming
The hardware is centered around the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 mobile platform, which is manufactured using an efficient 4nm process.
- Frame Rates: The device supports up to 144FPS in select popular games.
- Sustained Gaming: It is capable of maintaining steady performance for up to 6 hours in BGMI.
- Touch Response: A dedicated Touch Reflex Chip provides a 3200Hz instant touch sampling rate.
- Control Hardware: The phone includes a 6-Axis Gaming Gyroscope for precise input and an X-Axis Linear Motor for haptic vibration feedback.
- Cooling System: Internal temperatures are managed by an advanced VC Cooling System that features a 5,000 mm² vapor chamber and a total cooling area of 33,147 mm².
Display and Audio
The visual and auditory hardware is engineered to provide a smooth and comfortable viewing experience.
- Screen Specifications: The phone features a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display.
- Refresh Rate: The display supports a 144Hz refresh rate.
- Brightness: Under direct sunlight, High Brightness Mode (HBM) can reach 1800 nits.
- Eye Care: The screen utilizes 3840Hz PWM dimming to reduce visual flicker during extended use.
- Touch Technology: Aqua Touch 2.0 allows the screen to maintain responsiveness even when operated with wet fingers.
- Audio: The device includes dual stereo speakers capable of reaching 300% Ultra Volume.
Battery and Charging
The OnePlus Nord CE6 emphasizes extended battery life alongside versatile power management options.
- Capacity: The 8000mAh battery is rated to deliver over 2.5 days of typical use.
- Fast Charging: The device supports 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging.
- Bypass Charging: All-Scenario Bypass Charging allows the device to draw power directly from the charger instead of the battery during intensive tasks, which minimizes heat generation.
- Reverse Charging: The phone provides 27W wired reverse charging capabilities. A 10-minute reverse charge can supply up to 12 hours of Spotify playback on a connected pair of Nord Buds Pro 4.
- Longevity: The integrated Battery Health Engine is designed to maintain battery capacity and robustness for up to 6 years of daily use.
Camera System and Software
The device combines high-resolution hardware sensors with a suite of AI-driven software features.
- Main Camera: The rear camera utilizes a 50MP sensor equipped with dual-axis OIS and supports 4K video recording.
- Front Camera: The front-facing camera features a 32MP sensor with multi-point autofocus and 4K recording capabilities.
- AI Tools: Available OnePlus AI photo editing tools include AI Portrait Glow , AI Perfect Shot, AI Eraser, and AI Unblur.
- Operating System: The smartphone runs on OxygenOS 16, which is engineered to provide 6 years of system fluency.
Durability and Aesthetics
Physical protection and elemental resistance are key components of the Nord CE6 design.
- IP Ratings: The device holds IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for protection against dust and water ingress.
- Military-Grade Testing: It has successfully passed MIL-STD-810H durability tests.
- Screen Protection: The front display is protected by proprietary Crystal Guard Glass.
- Color Options: The phone is available in three colors: Fresh Blue, Lunar Pearl, and Pitch Black.
OnePlus Nord CE6 specifications
- 6.78-inch (2772×1272 pixels) 1.5K AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate, 3840Hz PWM dimming, Crystal Guard Glass protection
- Up to 2.5GHz Octa Core Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 4nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 810 GPU
- 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
- Dual SIM (nano + nano)
- Android 16 with OxygenOS 16
- 50MP rear camera with 1/2.88″ OmniVision OV50D40 sensor, f/1.8 aperture, OIS, 2MP monochrome camera with f/2.4 aperture, up to 4K 30 fps video recording
- 32MP front-facing camera with Galaxycore GC32E2 sensor, f/2.0 aperture, up to 4K 30fps video recording
- In-display optical fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
- USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers
- Dimensions:162.5×77.5×8.5mm; Weight: 215g
- Dust and water resistant (IP66/68/69/69K), Military-grade durability (MIL-STD-810H)
- 5G SA/ NSA (n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 bands), Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ax (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS, USB Type-C USB 2.0
- 8000mAh (typical) battery with 80W SuperVOOC fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging
Pricing and availability
The OnePlus Nord CE6 is priced at Rs. 29,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model, and the 8GB + 256GB model costs Rs. 32,999.
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Sandstone Magnetic Case costs Rs. 799.
It will be available from OnePlus.in, the OnePlus Store app, Amazon.in and select offline retail partners starting from tomorrow, May 8th, at 12PM.
Launch offers
- Rs. 1500 Instant discount applicable on full swipe transactions and Rs. 2000 Instant discount on EMI transactions with select credit cards.
- Up to 6 months No Cost EMI on selected banks Credit Cards