OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus Nord 6
The OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus Nord 6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $899 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 2,314,061).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13
OnePlus Nord 6
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 2314061
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 69/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $899
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13 vs the OnePlus Nord 6, the OnePlus 13 scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 69/100). Value score: OnePlus 13 — 80/100, OnePlus Nord 6 — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 and the OnePlus 13 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13 | OnePlus Nord 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3145582 | 2314061 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9700 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $420 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord 6
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13 and OnePlus Nord 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads OnePlus Nord 6 by 35.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $479. OnePlus Nord 6 was $479 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 and the OnePlus 13 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The OnePlus 13 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 6 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 and the OnePlus Nord 6?
The OnePlus 13 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the OnePlus Nord 6 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13 over the OnePlus Nord 6?
The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Nord 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users.