OnePlus Nord CE 6 Series Launches in India on May 7

OnePlus expands Nord lineup in India

OnePlus Nord CE 6 series launches on May 7, adding two new phones to its Nord lineup. The company has also set the sales timeline for both models, with the Nord CE 6 going on sale on May 8 at 12 pm and the Nord CE 6 Lite from May 12 at 12 pm.

The phones will be available through Amazon India, the OnePlus online store, OnePlus Experience Stores and select retail outlets. The Nord CE 6 is placed in the more premium part of the pair, while the Nord CE 6 Lite is aimed at a lower price band.

OnePlus Nord CE 6 specifications

The Nord CE 6 is confirmed to use the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset. OnePlus is also positioning it with a 1.5K display that supports up to 1,800 nits peak brightness and 144FPS gaming in select titles. The phone carries an 8,000mAh battery, which is a major part of the company’s pitch for the device.

• Chipset: Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
• Display: 1.5K panel
• Peak brightness: up to 1,800 nits
• Gaming support: 144FPS in select titles
• Battery: 8,000mAh
• Rear camera: 50MP primary camera with dual-axis OIS
• Video: 4K recording support
• Front camera: 32MP

Camera hardware on the Nord CE 6 includes a 50MP primary camera with dual-axis OIS and 4K video recording support. On the front, it gets a 32MP selfie camera. The battery is described as large enough to support up to two days of usage.

OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite details and expected price

The Nord CE 6 Lite brings back the “Lite” name and is aimed at buyers looking for a more affordable option. It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex chipset, which is claimed to cross the 10 lakh mark on AnTuTu. The phone also features a flat 144Hz display and 144FPS support in lighter games, while heavier titles such as BGMI and COD Mobile are capped at 90FPS.

• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex
• Display: flat 144Hz panel
• Gaming support: 144FPS in lighter titles
• Game caps: 90FPS in BGMI and COD Mobile
• Battery: 7,000mAh
• Rear camera: 50MP primary sensor
• Front camera: 32MP

The Nord CE 6 Lite also packs a 7,000mAh battery, with battery life described as being good for up to two days. Its camera setup includes a 50MP primary sensor and a 32MP selfie shooter.

On pricing, the Nord CE 6 Lite is expected to launch in India for under Rs 25,000. The Nord CE 6 is expected to be priced around Rs 30,000. The input also notes that prices could be affected by the ongoing memory crisis in the smartphone industry.

With both phones arriving in India on May 7, the Nord CE 6 series adds two more options to OnePlus’ mid-range and affordable smartphone range. The sales schedule is already set, and buyers will be able to pick up the devices through online and offline channels in the days after launch.

OnePlus Nord CE 6 series India launch timeline

OnePlus Nord CE 6 and Nord CE 6 Lite will debut in India on May 7. The Nord CE 6 goes on sale on May 8 at 12 pm, while the Nord CE 6 Lite will be available from May 12 at 12 pm. The phones will be sold via Amazon India, the OnePlus online store, OnePlus Experience Stores and select retail outlets.