OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite vs Realme C73
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex, while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $223 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads — 55/100 vs 42/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is faster in AnTuTu (922,227 vs 528,398); the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
Realme C73
What makes OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 922227 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $223
- Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite vs the Realme C73, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite scores 13 points higher (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads (71/100 vs 60/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite — 66/100, Realme C73 — 66/100; 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 Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the Realme C73 (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 922227 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $223 | $120 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads Realme C73 by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $103. Realme C73 was $103 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the Realme C73 (76/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite or the Realme C73?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is noticeably better than the Realme C73 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite and the Realme C73?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Realme C73 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite or the Realme C73?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite or the Realme C73?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads on performance (57/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite over the Realme C73?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (76/100 vs 55/100).