Side-by-side technical data
OnePlus N6 vs OnePlus N6 Lite
Comparison between OnePlus N6 and OnePlus N6 Lite: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from OnePlus.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The OnePlus N6 is the stronger pick for camera-focused buyers: its 50 MP main camera tops the N6 Lite’s 13 MP unit and adds optical image stabilization, which the Lite lacks. It also has a larger battery and faster charging.
The N6 leads on display brightness, with 1200 nits against the Lite’s 900 nits, though both fall below average. Its IP65 rating beats the Lite’s IP64; both meet MIL-STD-810H. The Lite is lighter at 215 g versus 224 g.
The N6 uses a MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex and 6 GB of RAM, while the Lite has a Unisoc T7250 and 4 GB. Their front cameras are 8 MP and 5 MP, respectively. The N6 also has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4, versus Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.2 on the Lite. The N6 Lite is the better buy only if it costs less.
OnePlus N6
The OnePlus N6 is the better buy for camera-focused buyers, with a 50 MP main camera and optical image stabilization.
OnePlus N6 Lite
The OnePlus N6 Lite is the better buy only if it costs less; it weighs 215 g and has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
The verdict
Your pick: OnePlus N6, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | N6 | N6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus N6, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- against 7,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.2
OnePlus N6 Lite, if you care about…
- Weight
- 215 g
- against 224 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | N6 | N6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex | Unisoc T7250 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 533,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 437 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,461 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core: 2 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6 × 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
Design
| Specification | N6 | N6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Cyan | Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 78.2 mm | 78.2 mm |
| Body Height | 166.5 mm | 166.5 mm |
| Weight | 224 g | 215 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.8 % Best value | 85.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65, MIL-STD-810H Best value | IP64, MIL-STD-810H |
Battery
| Specification | N6 | N6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 8,000 mAh Best value | 7,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | N6 | N6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 900 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.75″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,570 px | 1,570 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 254 ppi | 256 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | N6 | N6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | N6 | N6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | N6 | N6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | N6 | N6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.04 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.56 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | N6 | N6 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Loudspeaker |
