
OnePlus N6 Lite has launched in India as the latest smartphone from the brand’s budget N series. It’s the third phone in the lineup, joining the OnePlus N6 and N6x. It’s also the most affordable OnePlus smartphone yet, priced at Rs 16,999. With the N6 Lite, OnePlus has expanded its presence further in the budget segment.
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OnePlus N6 Lite is priced at Rs 16,999 for the sole configuration with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The smartphone is now on sale via Amazon India, OnePlus.in, the OnePlus Store App, OnePlus Experience Stores, and select retail outlets across India. The N6 Lite is available in Midnight Hype and Neo Green.
OnePlus N6 Lite’s highlight is its 7,000mAh battery, which the company claims can deliver up to three days of usage on a single charge. It’s also said to deliver up to 26.8 hours of video playback, 29.9 hours of Google Maps navigation, and 49.7 hours of phone calls on a single charge. At this price point, most phones offer 5,000mAh to 6,000mAh batteries, so the N6 Lite could have an advantage here.
The battery is rated to retain more than 80 percent of its health even after six years. It comes with 15W wired charging and reverse charging, allowing users to charge other compatible devices.
The OnePlus N6 Lite features a 6.75-inch HD+ (1570×720 pixels) LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness up to 900 nits. The display also features Aqua Touch, which helps maintain touch responsiveness when the screen has water, moisture, or oil on its surface. It weighs 215g and measures 8.95mm in thickness. It also carries an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance and MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability certification. OnePlus is additionally promising 36-Month Fluency Protection, aimed at maintaining the phone’s performance across display quality, durability, and everyday usage over three years.
For photography, the N6 Lite houses a 13MP primary rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera. The main camera is capable of taking images at 50MP through the High-Res mode. The smartphone is powered by the UNISOC T7250 processor, which should be able to handle everyday tasks. The smartphone also comes with up to 8GB of virtual RAM, along with expandable storage of up to 2TB via a microSD card. You get AI-powered features such as AI Clear Face and AI Eraser, along with Google Gemini and a 3.5mm headphone jack with the N6 Lite.
OnePlus N6 Lite could appeal to buyers who want a budget phone with a large battery, durable build, and AI features at a budget price. The smartphone is designed for basic usage and reliable battery life. If you’re looking for a performance-centric phone or better cameras, you might want to consider alternatives or increase your budget.