OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB) vs OnePlus Nord (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus 6T vs OnePlus Nord phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/4/2020 9:48 AM, updated: 11/30/2021 5:31 PM

Compare OnePlus Nord X OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.41"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points OnePlus Nord (256GB) Compare OnePlus 6T X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.44"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4115
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	vs	17 Advantages OnePlus Nord (256GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front/back
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (110GB available)	vs	+256GB (223GB available)103% More internal storage for applications and files
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+184 grams (6.44 ounces)1% Lighter
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+409 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.41"	vs	+6.44"1% Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 20MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP75% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.6" inches	vs	+1/2" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 16MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 32MP + 8MP151% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3700 mAh	vs	+4115 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
20W	vs	+30W50% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

32 Common items in both devices

UFS 2.1

8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)

Optic AMOLED / Fluid AMOLED

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	Nord (256GB)
Other model names	OnePlus 6T A6013 (128GB + 6GB RAM), One Plus 6T	OnePlus NORD 5G AC2003 (256GB + 12GB RAM), OnePlus Z
Country or region available	China, USA, (Europe), India, (Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	OnePlus	OnePlus
Release date	11/1/2018	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)	73.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.89 x 6.23 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Display type	Optic AMOLED	Fluid AMOLED
Screen size	6.41" inches	6.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	OxygenOS 11
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 315641 (v8) Geekbench: 7844 (v4.4), 1953 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (223GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 Europe, North America version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41,46) India, China version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Europe: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 78) India: SA/NSA (78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 20MP wide 16mpeffectivef/1.725mm1/2.8"1.0µmPDAF	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119˚ 5MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps Sony IMX586 sensor Sony IMX616 sensor
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	(dual front camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.5105˚1/4"1.12µm
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3700 mAh	4115 mAh
Charger, watts	20W (5V/4A) Wired fast charging	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Mirror Black, Midnight Black • Oxygen OS • 19.5:9 / DCI-P3 / 2.5D screen • Dash Charge • Dirac HD sound	• Colors: Blue Marble, Gray Onyx
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered