OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite vs Realme 16
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7400, while the Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo; launch prices were $223 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite leads — 55/100 vs 52/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 550,018).
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
Realme 16
- Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2047
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 63/100)
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Lighter: 183g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $223
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite vs the Realme 16, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite scores 3 points higher (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite leads (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 leads (40/100 vs 30/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite — 68/100, Realme 16 — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 16 and the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 and the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite | Realme 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7400 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 956756 | 550018 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2372 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 60W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $223 | $199 |
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite and Realme 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite leads Realme 16 by 73.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $24. Realme 16 was $24 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 16 and the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 and the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite or the Realme 16?
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite edges out the Realme 16 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite and the Realme 16?
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Realme 16 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite or the Realme 16?
The Realme 16 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite or the Realme 16?
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite leads on performance (57/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite over the Realme 16?
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 16 is a better fit for everyday use.