OnePlus 15R vs OnePlus Nord 6
The OnePlus 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $599 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15R leads — 72/100 vs 68/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7400); the OnePlus 15R is faster in AnTuTu (3,039,097 vs 2,314,061).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15R
OnePlus Nord 6
What makes OnePlus 15R better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3039097 vs 2314061
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6649
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7400 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $599
- Overall rating 68/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15R vs the OnePlus Nord 6, the OnePlus 15R scores 4 points higher (72/100 vs 68/100). Value score: OnePlus 15R — 58/100, 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 15R is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100. In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15R and the OnePlus Nord 6 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15R | OnePlus Nord 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3039097 | 2314061 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $420 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15R
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus Nord 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15R
- 7400 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:57 hrs, total 38:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord 6
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15R and OnePlus Nord 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15R leads OnePlus Nord 6 by 31.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $179. OnePlus Nord 6 was $179 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15R is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15R and the OnePlus Nord 6 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15R or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The OnePlus 15R edges out the OnePlus Nord 6 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15R and the OnePlus Nord 6?
The OnePlus 15R has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the OnePlus Nord 6 — 68/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15R or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The OnePlus 15R leads on performance (90/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15R over the OnePlus Nord 6?
The OnePlus 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus Nord 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users.