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OnePlus Nord 6 vs vivo T5 5G

Same price. Here is what actually separates them.

OnePlus OnePlus Nord 6 From ₹44,999
vivo T5 5G From ₹44,999
The short version

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 much faster chip: the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 against the Dimensity 7500 Turbo, going by published benchmark scores.
  • 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 144Hz) and brighter (3,600 nits against 3,000).
  • The OnePlus Nord 6 is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates, against 3 OS updates for the T5 5G.
  • The T5 5G is the lighter phone: 199 g against 217 g.
Which to buy

Get the OnePlus Nord 6 for the faster chip, the bigger battery and faster charging. Get the T5 5G for the lighter build and the slimmer body.

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Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpecOnePlus Nord 6T5 5G
Overall 8.4 out of 10 Excellent (better) 7.8 out of 10 Very good
Performance 8.7 out of 10 (better) 7.6 out of 10
Display 9.2 out of 10 9.2 out of 10
Rear camera 7.1 out of 10 (better) 6.9 out of 10
Front camera 9.3 out of 10 (better) 7.9 out of 10
Battery 9.1 out of 10 (better) 8 out of 10
Build 7.8 out of 10 8.3 out of 10 (better)
Software 7.6 out of 10 (better) 6.5 out of 10

Display

SpecOnePlus Nord 6T5 5G
Size 6.78 inches 6.83 inches
Panel Sunburst AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution 2772 x 1272 (1.5K) 2800 x 1260 (1.5K) (better)
Refresh rate 165Hz (better) 144Hz
Peak brightness 3,600 nits (better) 3,000 nits
Protection Crystal Guard Not listed

Performance

SpecOnePlus Nord 6T5 5G
Chipset Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Dimensity 7500 Turbo
CPU Not listed Octa-core, up to 2.6GHz
GPU Adreno 825 Not listed
RAM 8GB 6GB, 8GB, 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB, 256GB
Software OxygenOS 16, Android 16 · 4 OS updates (better) OriginOS 6, Android 16 · 3 OS updates

Camera

SpecOnePlus Nord 6T5 5G
Rear cameras 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2) 50MP main (f/1.79, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
Front camera 32MP (f/2.0, AF) 32MP (f/2.0)
Video 4K at 60fps (rear), 4K at 30fps (front) 4K at 30fps (rear), 4K at 30fps (front)

Battery

SpecOnePlus Nord 6T5 5G
Battery 9,000 mAh (better) 7,050 mAh
Wired charging 80W (better) 44W

Build and connectivity

SpecOnePlus Nord 6T5 5G
Network 5G, 4G LTE 5G, 4G
SIM Dual nano SIM Dual nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
NFC Yes (better) No
Dust and water IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K IP68 and IP69
Weight 217 g 199 g (better)
Thickness 8.5 mm 7.99 mm (better)
Colours Fresh Mint, Quick Silver, Pitch Black Royal Bronze, Silver Green

Availability

SpecOnePlus Nord 6T5 5G
Launch in India 9 Apr 2026 2 Sep 2026
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

OnePlus Nord 6
  • 8GB + 256GB₹44,999
T5 5G
  • 8GB + 256GB₹44,999
  • 12GB + 256GB₹49,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

OnePlus Nord 6 vs T5 5G, answered

In India, the OnePlus Nord 6 starts at ₹44,999 and the vivo T5 5G starts at ₹44,999.

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Which is cheaper, the OnePlus Nord 6 or the T5 5G?

Neither: both start at ₹44,999. The T5 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹49,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the OnePlus Nord 6 or the T5 5G?

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 144Hz) and brighter (3,600 to 3,000 nits). The OnePlus Nord 6 has a 6.78-inch Sunburst AMOLED at 165Hz, the T5 5G a 6.83-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 50MP main (f/1.79, OIS) on the T5 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 T5 5G the Dimensity 7500 Turbo. Going by published benchmark scores, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is the faster of the two.

Which gets more software updates?

The OnePlus Nord 6. It is promised 4 OS updates; the T5 5G, 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 T5 5G, at 199 g to 217 g.