Skip to content
Tech News
← Back to articles

I held the OnePlus Nord 6, and it feels nothing like a 9,000mAh phone

read original get OnePlus Nord Phone Case → more articles
Why This Matters

The OnePlus Nord 6 stands out in the tech industry with its massive 9,000mAh battery housed in a surprisingly lightweight and slim design, challenging traditional expectations of battery size and device bulk. Its similarities to flagship models like the OnePlus 15 highlight a trend toward cohesive design language across product lines, offering consumers premium aesthetics at potentially more accessible prices. This device exemplifies how manufacturers are balancing high-capacity batteries with sleek form factors, impacting future smartphone development and consumer choices.

Key Takeaways

Tushar Mehta / Android Authority

TL;DR This is the OnePlus Nord 6 in real-life images ahead of its launch next week.

Despite its massive 9,000mAh battery, the OnePlus Nord 6 feels light and slim.

It’s powered by a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip and comes with a 50MP primary camera.

The Nord 6 is OnePlus’ first phone to launch globally with a humongous 9,000mAh battery. Before its launch on April 7, OnePlus has already teased most of its specifications and what to expect from the design, but there’s definitely more to talk about.

Ahead of the launch, OnePlus has sent us a unit of the Nord 6, which allows us to bring you real-life images of the phone. While OnePlus plans to launch the Nord 6 in three colors, we have it in Mist Green. The color is a tad similar to the green we once saw on phones like the OnePlus 8 or the 10T, even though the design is more in line with the recent OnePlus flagships.

Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Set us as a favorite source in Google Discover to never miss our latest exclusive reports, expert analysis, and much more.

to never miss our latest exclusive reports, expert analysis, and much more. You can also set us as a preferred source in Google Search by clicking the button below.

Tushar Mehta / Android Authority OnePlus 15 (left) and Nord 6 (right)

From the get-go, you’ll notice the similarities with the flagship OnePlus 15. We know that Samsung sells enough phones to defy the idea that each phone must look different, and perhaps that’s what guides OnePlus, too. In fact, OnePlus proudly trumpeted this design choice during the pre-launch briefing.

... continue reading