OnePlus N6 vs OnePlus N6 Lite
₹7,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The OnePlus N6 Lite starts ₹7,000 lower: ₹15,499 against ₹22,499 for the OnePlus N6.
- The OnePlus N6 has the much faster chip: the Dimensity 6360 Apex against the UNISOC T7250, going by published benchmark scores.
- The OnePlus N6 has the bigger battery: 8,000 mAh against 7,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 45W against 15W.
- The OnePlus N6 has the better screen on paper: brighter (1,200 nits against 900).
- The OnePlus N6 is better sealed against dust and water: IP65 against IP64.
Get the OnePlus N6 for the faster chip, the bigger battery and faster charging. Get the OnePlus N6 Lite for the lower price.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 128GB₹22,499
- 6GB + 128GB₹24,499
- 4GB + 64GB₹15,499
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
OnePlus N6 vs OnePlus N6 Lite, answered
In India, the OnePlus N6 starts at ₹22,499 and the OnePlus N6 Lite starts at ₹15,499.
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Which is cheaper, the OnePlus N6 or the OnePlus N6 Lite?
The OnePlus N6 Lite, by ₹7,000. Starting prices: ₹15,499 for the OnePlus N6 Lite, ₹22,499 for the OnePlus N6. The OnePlus N6 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹24,499.
Which has the bigger battery, the OnePlus N6 or the OnePlus N6 Lite?
The OnePlus N6, with 8,000 mAh to 7,000 mAh. For charging, the OnePlus N6 is quicker: 45W to 15W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the OnePlus N6's: it is brighter (1,200 to 900 nits). The OnePlus N6 has a 6.8-inch LCD at 120Hz, the OnePlus N6 Lite a 6.75-inch LCD at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8) on the OnePlus N6 and 13MP main (f/2.2) on the OnePlus N6 Lite. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The OnePlus N6 runs the Dimensity 6360 Apex, the OnePlus N6 Lite the UNISOC T7250. Going by published benchmark scores, the Dimensity 6360 Apex is the faster of the two.
Which is better protected against water?
The OnePlus N6, rated IP65 to the OnePlus N6 Lite's IP64. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 224 g and 215 g.
