OnePlus N6 launched in India with MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex SoC and 8,000mAh battery: price, specifications

The phone is available in two colour options: Fresh Mint and Midnight Black. The OnePlus N6 will go on sale in India starting 4 July via Amazon.in. As part of the launch offers, buyers can avail of an instant bank discount of Rs 2,000 along with an additional Rs 1,000 Prime Day discount, bringing the effective price down to Rs 19,999. The handset could be a good buy with its discounts, thanks to its massive battery.

OnePlus N6 specifications

The OnePlus N6 debuts with OxygenOS 16 running atop Android 16 out of the box. This is the same software that you get with more expensive OnePlus smartphones launched in the past few years. The software support, however, is limited to two years of major OS and three years of security. While you are getting an identical experience, the longevity is lower than other OnePlus models but on par with the smartphones within its segment.

Powering the smartphone is the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex chipset, which is a slightly upgraded version of the Dimensity 6300 SoC. This is the first time we are seeing this version of the chipset in a smartphone in India. The SoC is paired with an ARM Mali-G57 MC2 GPU and up to 8GB of RAM + 256GB storage onboard. If not the most powerful, the OnePlus N6 should deliver reasonable performance for everyday usage with the setup. There is a 5,300mm2 vapour chamber cooling system to keep its thermals in check.

But the most exciting aspect of the OnePlus smartphone has to be its performance. The N6 houses an 8,000mAh battery, supported by 45W fast charging, bypass charging, and 5W reverse wired charging. A full charge is expected to last up to 3 days between charges. Furthermore, OnePlus claims the smartphone will retain 80 percent battery health even after 7 years. The handset is rated for 1,600 charge cycles and protection against overcharging, drops, flat compression, and extreme temperatures. It is said to be safe for normal use between -20 degrees Celsius and 56 degrees Celsius.

OnePlus has managed to accommodate the large battery in a relatively thin device, measuring 8.8mm in thickness, and a handy design. The smartphone weighs 224 grams and should survive little accidents such as minor drops and falls. This could be attributed to its MIL-STD-810H military-grade certification and ArmorShell Protection comprising tough corners, airbag cushioning, hardened glass, and a reinforced aluminium frame. The OnePlus N6 is rated to survive minor splashes of water and dust with an IP65 rating.

Moving on, the smartphone sports a standard 6.75-inch HD+ LCD display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,200 nits peak brightness. While the resolution remains modest on paper, the high refresh rate should help deliver smoother animations and scrolling, particularly for users who spend a lot of time gaming or browsing social media.

In optics, the OnePlus N6 features a dual rear camera setup, consisting of a 50MP primary sensor. Up front, the handset sports an 8MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. Camera modes include Night, Portrait, Panorama, Time-Lapse, Slow Motion, Motion Photos, and Dual-View Video, offering users a fairly versatile shooting experience despite the phone’s budget positioning.

On the AI front, the OnePlus N6 offer a suite of smart features, including AI Eraser, AI Unblur, and AI Ultra Clarity, along with note-taking assistance, document scanning capabilities, and Google Gemini integration. The phone also incorporates battery-focused AI features designed to optimise charging behaviour and prolong battery health over time.

Connectivity options comprise 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, USB Type-C, OTG, and dual-SIM functionality.

While the OnePlus N6 specifications look respectable, alternatives like iQOO Z11x deliver better hardware at an identical MOP. The handset is powered by a superior MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo SoC and boasts FHD+ resolution. However, its 7,200mAh battery capacity remains inferior to OnePlus N6’s 8,000mAh battery.