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OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite vs OnePlus Nord CE5

Comparison between OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite and OnePlus Nord CE5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from OnePlus.

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NeoTeo's verdict

Which of the two is the better buy

The OnePlus Nord CE5 is the more complete choice: it clearly leads in performance, display, and cameras, while the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite mainly suits buyers who prioritize its 7,000 mAh battery over 5,200 mAh. The CE5 also charges at 80 W versus 45 W.

The CE5 pairs AMOLED with 1,430 nits, while the CE6 Lite uses IPS LCD and reaches 1,000 nits; the Lite counters with 144 Hz versus 120 Hz. For performance, the CE5’s Dimensity 8350 Apex, 12 GB of RAM, and LPDDR5X outperform the Lite’s Dimensity 7400 Apex, 8 GB, and LPDDR4X, scoring 1,719,236 versus 848,473 in AnTuTu.

The CE5 also has an ultrawide camera absent from the Lite, a larger 1/1.95″ main sensor versus 1/2.88″, and optical image stabilization. The CE6 Lite brings Android 16 versus Android 15, a leather finish, and a much larger battery; the CE5 is the better buy for faster charging, AMOLED, and more capable cameras.

OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite

The OnePlus Nord CE5 is the better buy for buyers seeking an AMOLED display, 12 GB of RAM, and an ultrawide camera.

OnePlus Nord CE5

The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is the better buy only if it costs less: its 7,000 mAh battery exceeds the CE5’s 5,200 mAh.

The verdict

Your pick: OnePlus Nord CE5, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity.

Category
Category	Nord CE6 Lite	Nord CE5
Design & display	6.4	7.9
Performance & hardware	5.8	7.5
Camera	5.4	7.0
Connectivity	7.3	7.6
Battery & charging	7.1	7.0

Which one is for you?

OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite, if you care about…

Battery Capacity: 7,000 mAh; against 5,200 mAh
Display Refresh Rate: 144 Hz; against 120 Hz
Body Materials: Leather; against Plastic
OS Version: 16; against 15

OnePlus Nord CE5, if you care about…

AnTuTu Score: 1,719,236; against 848,473
RAM Capacity: 12 GB; against 8 GB
Display Technology: AMOLED; against IPS LCD
RAM Type: LPDDR5X; against LPDDR4X

Specification comparison

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Performance

Specification	Nord CE6 Lite	Nord CE5
Processor Model	MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex	MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex
Processor Process Size	4 nm	4 nm
Graphics GPU	Mali-G615 MP2	Mali-G615 MC6
Storage Type	UFS 3.1	UFS 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock	2.6 GHz	3.35 GHz Best value
Maximum Storage Capacity	256 GB	256 GB
AnTuTu Score	848,473	1,719,236 Best value
Geekbench 6 Single-Core	—	1,536
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core	—	4,700
CPU Description	Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz.	Octa-core: 1x3.35 GHz Cortex-A715, 3x3.20 GHz Cortex-A715, and 4x2.20 GHz Cortex-A510
Processor Type	Octa-Core	Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor	Yes	Yes
RAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB Best value
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR5X Best value
Expandable Storage	Yes	Yes
AnTuTu version	v11	v11
3DMark Wild Life Extreme	—	3,033

Design

Specification	Nord CE6 Lite	Nord CE5
Body Colors	Black, Green	Grey, Black, Blue, White
Body Thickness	8.5 mm	8.2 mm Best value
Body Width	76 mm	76 mm
Body Height	165.9 mm	163.6 mm
Weight	208 g	199 g Best value
Usable Surface	86.5 %	89.7 % Best value
Body Materials	Leather Best value	Plastic
Resistance Features	IP64, MIL-STD-810H	IP65 Best value
Drop Resistance Class	—	A
Repairability Class	—	B
Drop Test Count	—	300

Battery

Specification	Nord CE6 Lite	Nord CE5
Battery Efficiency Rating	—	A
Battery Capacity	7,000 mAh Best value	5,200 mAh
Battery Type	Li-Polymer	Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power	45 W	80 W Best value
Battery Features	Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator	Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
Battery Endurance	—	61 h 48 min
Charge cycles	—	1,200

Display

Specification	Nord CE6 Lite	Nord CE5
Display Aspect Ratio	20:9	20:9
Display Technology	IPS LCD	AMOLED Best value
Peak Display Brightness	1,000 nits	1,430 nits Best value
Display Diagonal	6.72″	6.77″ Best value
Display Horizontal Resolution	1,080 px	1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution	2,400 px Best value	2,392 px
Display Pixel Density	392 ppi Best value	387 ppi
Display Refresh Rate	144 Hz Best value	120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate	—	240 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio	—	5,000,000 :1
Display Features	Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless, DCI-P3	Ultra HDR, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Always-On Display, HDR10

Sensors

Specification	Nord CE6 Lite	Nord CE5
Fingerprint Sensor Placement	Side	Under Display

Sensor

Specification	Nord CE6 Lite	Nord CE5
Sensor Features	Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System	Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System

Software

Specification	Nord CE6 Lite	Nord CE5
Operating System	Android 16	Android 15
OS Family	Android	Android
OS Version	16 Best value	15
OS Update Support	—	4 years
Google Services	Yes	Yes

Connectivity

Specification	Nord CE6 Lite	Nord CE5
SIM Configurations	Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby	Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands	2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies	GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G	GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards	Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Features	Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO	Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.4	Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Profiles	A2DP, LE, aptX HD	A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Navigation Systems	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Connectivity Features	USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0	Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR
USB Version	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
SAR American Head	—	1.2 W/kg
SAR American Body	—	0.91 W/kg

Audio

Specification	Nord CE6 Lite	Nord CE5
Microphone Count	—	2
Audio Features	Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone	A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone

Technical

Specification	Nord CE6 Lite	Nord CE5
Launch price	—	309 €
Model numbers	—	CPH2719

Nord CE6 Lite