Nothing Phone (1) vs OnePlus Nord 6
Compare Nothing Phone (1) vs OnePlus Nord 6 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 (4nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera…
Nothing
Phone (1)
$469
2categories won
OnePlus
Nord 6
$449
14categories won
5 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Nord 6 takes the overall win
The OnePlus Nord 6 proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (1), outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Nord 6 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Nord 6. Choose the Nord 6 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (1) if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Nord 6 takes battery honors offering 5,800 mAh alongside 100W charging.
Nord 6 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 (4nm) and 12GB RAM.
Nord 6 takes photography with 50MP optics and 1x optical telephoto capabilities.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $469.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Phone (1) vs Nord 6: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (1) | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55" | 6.74" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1240 x 2772Winner |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 451 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (1) | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 (4nm) |
| Process node | 6 nm | 4 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 605,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2980 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 256GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (1) | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Optical zoom | — | 1x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (1) | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,800 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (1) | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193.5 g | 191 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.9 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 front and back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (1) | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 15 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (1) | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $469 | $449 |
Nothing Phone (1)
Carl Pei's groundbreaking debut smartphone, the Nothing Phone (1) introduced the iconic Glyph Interface with 900 individual LEDs, transparent industrial design, symmetrical OLED borders, and wireless charging on a mid-range Qualcomm chip.
- Display
- 6.55"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
OnePlus Nord 6
With its 144Hz 1.5K display, 100W charging that fills the 5,800 mAh battery in under 30 minutes, and flagship-derived OxygenOS 17, the Nord 6 sets a stellar mid-range benchmark.
- Display
- 6.74"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 (4nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,800mAh