OnePlus Nord 6 (India) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The OnePlus Nord 6 (India) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 72/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,314,417).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 6 (India)
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 224g
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2314417
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 15 points higher (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 6 (India) | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2314417 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 6 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 6 (India)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 6 (India)
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 6 (India) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads OnePlus Nord 6 (India) by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus Nord 6 (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) (98/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus Nord 6 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus Nord 6 (India) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.