OnePlus 15 vs OnePlus Nord 6
The OnePlus 15 (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 $799 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 85/100 vs 69/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 2,366,913).
OnePlus 15
OnePlus Nord 6
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 2366913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2070
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 6694
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $799
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the OnePlus Nord 6, the OnePlus 15 scores 16 points higher (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 69/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 82/100, OnePlus Nord 6 — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 and the OnePlus Nord 6 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | OnePlus Nord 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3621671 | 2366913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2070 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 6694 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $420 |
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord 6
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Nord 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads OnePlus Nord 6 by 53.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $379. OnePlus Nord 6 was $379 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (89/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 and the OnePlus Nord 6 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The OnePlus 15 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 6 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the OnePlus Nord 6?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the OnePlus Nord 6 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15 or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the OnePlus Nord 6?
The OnePlus 15 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.