OnePlus Nord 6 vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare OnePlus Nord 6 vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 (4nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5800mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $449 vs…
OnePlus
Nord 6
$449
5categories won
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
2categories won
6 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Nord 6 takes the overall win
The OnePlus Nord 6 claims the overall win over the vivo iQOO Neo 9, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Nord 6 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Nord 6. Choose the Nord 6 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO Neo 9 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Nord 6 wins on endurance with 5,800 mAh and 100W fast charging.
Nord 6 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 (4nm) and 12GB RAM.
Nord 6 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 1x dedicated optical zoom.
Nord 6 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $449 vs $699.
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.
Nord 6 vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Nord 6 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.74" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1240 x 2772 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 451 ppi | 453 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nitsWinner | 1400 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Nord 6 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000Winner | 1,620,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10800Winner | 5440 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Nord 6 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 2 | — |
| Optical zoom | 1x | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Nord 6 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAhWinner | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Nord 6 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 191 g | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP54 |
| Build | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Nord 6 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | 14 |
| OS updates | 7 years | — |
| Security updates | 7 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Nord 6 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $449Winner | $699 |
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
vivo iQOO Neo 9
iQOO Neo 9 brings flagship Sony IMX920 camera sensor from the X100, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon, and 120W charging into an aggressively priced powerhouse.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Battery
- 5,160mAh
- Software
- 14