Compare
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite vs Poco X8
₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The X8 starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹26,999 against ₹27,999 for the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite.
- The X8 has the bigger battery: 9,000 mAh against 7,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 67W against 45W.
- The screens are a split decision: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), the X8 is brighter (3,500 nits against 1,000) and sharper (1.5K against Full HD+).
- Only the X8 has an ultrawide camera; the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite backs its main camera with a 2MP depth sensor. Only the X8 stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is the lighter phone: 208 g against 220 g.
- The X8 is better sealed against dust and water: IP66 and IP68 and IP69 against IP64. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
Which to buy
Get the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite for the smoother screen and the lighter build. Get the X8 for the lower price, the bigger battery and faster charging.
Every spec, lined up
Better on paper
Display
SpecOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteX8
Size
6.72 inches
6.83 inches
Panel
LCD
AMOLED
Resolution
2400 x 1080 (Full HD+)
2772 x 1240 (1.5K) (better)
Refresh rate
144Hz (better)
120Hz
Peak brightness
1,000 nits
3,500 nits (better)
Protection
Not listed
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
SpecOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteX8
Chipset
Dimensity 7400 Apex
Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
CPU
Octa-core
Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz
GPU
Not listed
Adreno
RAM
6GB, 8GB
8GB
Storage
128GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB
Software
OxygenOS 16, Android 16
HyperOS 3, Android 16 · 4 OS updates
Camera
SpecOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteX8
Rear cameras
50MP main (f/1.8, EIS) + 2MP depth (f/2.4)
50MP main (OIS) + 8MP ultrawide
Front camera
8MP (f/2.0)
16MP
Video
4K at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front)
4K at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front)
Battery
SpecOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteX8
Battery
7,000 mAh
9,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging
45W
67W (better)
Build and connectivity
SpecOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteX8
Network
5G (SA/NSA), 4G LTE
5G, 4G LTE
SIM
Hybrid dual nano SIM (microSD up to 2TB)
Dual Nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
NFC
No
Yes (better)
Dust and water
IP64
IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K (better)
Weight
208 g (better)
220 g
Thickness
8.5 mm (better)
8.9 mm
Colours
Vivid Mint, Hyper Black
Fiery Orange, Black, Frost White
Availability
SpecOnePlus Nord CE6 LiteX8
Launch in India
12 May 2026
17 Mar 2026
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 6GB + 128GB₹27,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹28,499
- 8GB + 256GB₹32,999
X8
- 8GB + 128GB₹26,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹32,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.