OnePlus Nord 6 vs realme 16 Pro 5G
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹44,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The OnePlus Nord 6 has the bigger battery: 9,000 mAh against 7,000 mAh.
- The screens are a split decision: the OnePlus Nord 6 is smoother (165Hz against 144Hz), the realme 16 Pro 5G is brighter (6,500 nits against 3,600).
- The realme 16 Pro 5G is the lighter phone: 192 g against 217 g.
- Only the OnePlus Nord 6 has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Get the OnePlus Nord 6 for the bigger battery, the smoother screen and NFC. Get the realme 16 Pro 5G for the brighter screen and the lighter build.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹44,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹50,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹44,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹46,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹49,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
OnePlus Nord 6 vs realme 16 Pro 5G, answered
In India, the OnePlus Nord 6 starts at ₹44,999 and the realme 16 Pro 5G starts at ₹44,999.
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Which is cheaper, the OnePlus Nord 6 or the realme 16 Pro 5G?
Neither: both start at ₹44,999. The OnePlus Nord 6 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹50,999. The realme 16 Pro 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹49,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the OnePlus Nord 6 or the realme 16 Pro 5G?
The OnePlus Nord 6, with 9,000 mAh to 7,000 mAh. Both charge at 80W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
It is a split: the OnePlus Nord 6's screen is smoother (165Hz to 144Hz), the realme 16 Pro 5G's is brighter (6,500 to 3,600 nits). The OnePlus Nord 6 has a 6.78-inch Sunburst AMOLED at 165Hz, the realme 16 Pro 5G a 6.78-inch AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the OnePlus Nord 6 and 200MP main (OIS) on the realme 16 Pro 5G. 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 Nord 6 runs the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, the realme 16 Pro 5G the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The realme 16 Pro 5G, at 192 g to 217 g.
