OnePlus Nord 6 vs Xiaomi 17
The OnePlus Nord 6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $420 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 2,314,061); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 6
Xiaomi 17
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $709
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 2314061
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 210g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 6 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 69/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 6 — 62/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; 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 Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (63/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 6 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2314061 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $709 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 6
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 6 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads OnePlus Nord 6 by 32.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $289. OnePlus Nord 6 was $289 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (95/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (87/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (63/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 6 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 6 and the Xiaomi 17?
The OnePlus Nord 6 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 6 over the Xiaomi 17?
The OnePlus Nord 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.