Compare
Poco M8 5G vs OnePlus N6
₹1,500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The OnePlus N6 starts ₹1,500 lower: ₹23,499 against ₹24,999 for the M8 5G.
- The OnePlus N6 has the bigger battery: 8,000 mAh against 5,520 mAh.
- The M8 5G has the better screen on paper: brighter (3,200 nits against 1,200) and sharper (2392 x 1080 against HD+).
- Only the M8 5G stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The M8 5G is the lighter phone: 178 g against 224 g.
- The M8 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP65 and IP66 against IP65.
Which to buy
Get the M8 5G for the better screen, a stabilised main camera and the lighter build. Get the OnePlus N6 for the lower price and the bigger battery.
Every spec, lined up
Better on paper
Display
SpecM8 5GOnePlus N6
Size
6.77 inches
6.8 inches
Panel
AMOLED
LCD
Resolution
2392 x 1080 (better)
1570 x 720 (HD+)
Refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak brightness
3,200 nits (better)
1,200 nits
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Not listed
Performance
SpecM8 5GOnePlus N6
Chipset
Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Dimensity 6360 Apex
CPU
Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz
Octa-core
GPU
Adreno
Not listed
RAM
6GB, 8GB
4GB, 6GB
Storage
128GB, 256GB
128GB
Software
HyperOS 2, Android 15 · 3 OS updates
OxygenOS 16, Android 16
Camera
SpecM8 5GOnePlus N6
Rear cameras
50MP main (OIS) + 2MP secondary
50MP main (f/1.8)
Front camera
20MP
8MP (f/2.0)
Video
4K at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front)
1080p at 60fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front)
Battery
SpecM8 5GOnePlus N6
Battery
5,520 mAh
8,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging
45W
45W
Build and connectivity
SpecM8 5GOnePlus N6
Network
5G, 4G LTE
5G, 4G LTE
SIM
Dual Nano SIM
Dual nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
Not listed
NFC
Yes
Not listed
Dust and water
IP65 + IP66 (better)
IP65
Weight
178 g (better)
224 g
Thickness
7.35 mm (better)
8.88 mm
Colours
Carbon Black, Glacial Blue, Frost Silver
Fresh Mint, Midnight Green
Availability
SpecM8 5GOnePlus N6
Launch in India
12 Aug 2025
3 Jul 2026
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
M8 5G
- 6GB + 128GB₹24,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹26,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹28,999
OnePlus N6
- 4GB + 128GB₹23,499
- 6GB + 128GB₹24,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.