OnePlus Nord 6 vs vivo S2
₹2,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The S2 starts ₹2,000 lower: ₹42,999 against ₹44,999 for the OnePlus Nord 6.
- The OnePlus Nord 6 has the bigger battery: 9,000 mAh against 7,050 mAh. It also charges faster, at 80W against 44W.
- The OnePlus Nord 6 has the better screen on paper: smoother (165Hz against 120Hz) and brighter (3,600 nits against 3,000).
- Only the OnePlus Nord 6 has an ultrawide camera; the S2 backs its main camera with a 2MP depth sensor. Only the OnePlus Nord 6 stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The OnePlus Nord 6 is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates, against 3 OS updates for the S2.
- The S2 is the lighter phone: 197 g against 217 g.
Get the OnePlus Nord 6 for the bigger battery, faster charging and the better screen. Get the S2 for the lower price 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₹42,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹48,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
OnePlus Nord 6 vs S2, answered
In India, the OnePlus Nord 6 starts at ₹44,999 and the vivo S2 starts at ₹42,999.
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Which is cheaper, the OnePlus Nord 6 or the S2?
The S2, by ₹2,000. Starting prices: ₹42,999 for the S2, ₹44,999 for the OnePlus Nord 6. The OnePlus Nord 6 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹50,999. The S2 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹48,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the OnePlus Nord 6 or the S2?
The OnePlus Nord 6, with 9,000 mAh to 7,050 mAh. For charging, the OnePlus Nord 6 is quicker: 80W to 44W. 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 Nord 6's: it is smoother (165Hz to 120Hz) and brighter (3,600 to 3,000 nits). The OnePlus Nord 6 has a 6.78-inch Sunburst AMOLED at 165Hz, the S2 a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the OnePlus Nord 6 has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the OnePlus Nord 6 and 50MP main (f/1.8) on the S2. 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 S2 the Dimensity 7360-Turbo.
Which gets more software updates?
The OnePlus Nord 6. It is promised 4 OS updates; the S2, 3 OS updates.
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 S2, at 197 g to 217 g.
