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OnePlus has broadened its Nord series in India by launching two new smartphones at the same time — the OnePlus Nord CE 6 and the Nord CE 6 Lite. Both phones come with a 144Hz refresh rate display and operate on the Android-based OxygenOS 16. The Nord CE 6 is powered by a Snapdragon processor, whereas the Nord CE 6 Lite uses a MediaTek chip. Customers can purchase both models on Amazon in various colors. The OnePlus Nord CE 6 has a 6.78-inch display with a resolution of 1.5K and a refresh rate of 144Hz. Aimed at gamers, the screen features Touch Reflex technology for better responsiveness and claims to allow gameplay of up to 144 FPS, supported further by a 3,200Hz touch sampling rate. Inside, the phone runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor. To cool the device during heavy usage, OnePlus has added a large vapor chamber cooling system with over 33,000 mm of cooling space.

For taking photos, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 includes a 50-megapixel main rear camera with dual-axis OIS support. On the front, there is a 32-megapixel selfie camera, which is a significant upgrade from the 16-megapixel camera found in the OnePlus Nord CE 5. The rear camera also supports 4K Ultra HD video recording. To power the device, a huge 8,000mAh battery is included, which supports 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging as well as 27W wired reverse charging. OnePlus states that the smartphone can last over 2.5 days on one charge and is made to maintain up to 80 percent battery health even after six years. On the software side, it will operate on OxygenOS 16 based on Android. The device also features dual stereo speakers that can achieve up to 300 percent Ultra Volume. In terms of toughness, the Nord CE 6 holds IP66, IP68, IP69, and the highest IP69K ratings against dust and water. The company also claims that it has successfully gone through MIL-STD-810H durability tests.

The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite features a 6.72-inch Full HD display with an adjustable refresh rate that shifts from 1Hz to 120Hz, and can even reach 144Hz when necessary. Gamers will enjoy that the display can handle up to 90 FPS in shooter games and up to 144 FPS in runner games. Internally, the Nord CE 6 Lite uses the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex chipset, which is built on a 4nm process and comes with UFS 3.1 storage. OnePlus claims the device scores over 1,030,000 on AnTuTu, and to manage heat, it includes a 5,300mm vapor chamber cooling system for consistent performance during long gaming sessions. Powering the Nord CE 6 Lite is a strong 7,000mAh battery that OnePlus claims can last for up to two days on one charge. The battery is designed to be durable, with the company asserting it can maintain up to 80 percent of its original capacity after six years of use. Recharging is done through 45W SUPERVOOC wired charging. Regarding the camera, the Nord CE 6 Lite features a 50-megapixel main sensor that can record videos in 4K. This primary camera is paired with a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is an 8-megapixel camera located on the front.

This device has MIL-STD-810H certification, ensuring its toughness, and operates on Android-based OxygenOS 16. It is equipped with a wide range of AI-driven features, such as AI Perfect Shot, AI Reflection Eraser, AI Detail Boost, AI Portrait Glow, AI Eraser, and AI Reframe, along with Motion Photos supporting 4K. Google's Gemini AI is also included, offering Gemini Live with capabilities for camera and screen sharing. The price for the OnePlus Nord CE 6 starts at Rs 29,999 for the base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, while the version with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at Rs 32,999. Conversely, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is priced at Rs 20,999 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, while the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model is available at Rs 22,999. The highest version is priced at Rs 25,999 for 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.

Additionally, you can get an immediate bank discount of Rs 2000 for both the OnePlus Nord CE 6 and Nord CE 6 Lite models. This reduces the prices to Rs 27,999 and Rs 30,999 for the Nord CE 6, while the prices for the Nord CE 6 Lite come down to Rs 18,999, Rs 20,999, and Rs 23,999. The OnePlus Nord CE 6 offers three color choices: Fresh Blue, Lunar Pearl, and Pitch Black, whereas the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite is available in two colors: Vivid Mint and Hyper Black. The OnePlus Nord CE 6 will be available for purchase starting May 8, with the Nord CE 6 Lite following on May 12. Both devices can be bought through Amazon, OnePlus.in, the OnePlus Store app, and in OnePlus Experience Stores offline.