OnePlus N6 vs POCO X8 Power
₹7,500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The OnePlus N6 starts ₹7,500 lower: ₹23,499 against ₹30,999 for the X8 Power.
- The X8 Power has the bigger battery: 10,000 mAh against 8,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 100W against 45W.
- The X8 Power has the better screen on paper: brighter (3,500 nits against 1,200) and sharper (1.5K against HD+).
- The X8 Power is better sealed against dust and water: IP66 and IP68 and IP69 against IP65. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
Get the OnePlus N6 for the lower price. Get the X8 Power for the bigger battery, faster charging and the better screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 128GB₹23,499
- 6GB + 128GB₹24,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹30,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹33,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
OnePlus N6 vs X8 Power, answered
In India, the OnePlus N6 starts at ₹23,499 and the POCO X8 Power starts at ₹30,999.
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Which is cheaper, the OnePlus N6 or the X8 Power?
The OnePlus N6, by ₹7,500. Starting prices: ₹23,499 for the OnePlus N6, ₹30,999 for the X8 Power. The OnePlus N6 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹24,999. The X8 Power comes in 2 versions, up to ₹33,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the OnePlus N6 or the X8 Power?
The X8 Power, with 10,000 mAh to 8,000 mAh. For charging, the X8 Power is quicker: 100W to 45W. 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 X8 Power's: it is brighter (3,500 to 1,200 nits). The OnePlus N6 has a 6.8-inch LCD at 120Hz, the X8 Power a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8) on the OnePlus N6 and 50MP main on the X8 Power. 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 X8 Power the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5.
Which is better protected against water?
The X8 Power, rated IP66, IP68 and IP69 to the OnePlus N6's IP65. Only the X8 Power is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 224 g and 229 g.
