OnePlus smartphones have seen yet another price hike. This time, it’s the OnePlus N6x and OnePlus N6, the latest budget phones from the brand. Joining them are the OnePlus Nord 6, Nord CE 6, and Nord CE 6 Lite, which have already received price hikes. All five phones range from the budget to the mid-range segment. The price hikes come amid the rising cost of memory, affecting the entire smartphone industry.
OnePlus Nord 6 series price hike
OnePlus Nord 6 now starts at Rs 46,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. This is after a price hike of Rs 2,000. The 12GB + 256GB variant is priced at Rs 52,999. ‘At Rs 46,999, the Nord 6 now directly competes with the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+. The Nord 6 offers the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, a massive 9,000mAh battery, a 165Hz AMOLED display, and up to 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. With this package, you can still consider the Nord 6 if you want a performance-focused handset.
The OnePlus Nord CE6 and Nord CE6 Lite are now priced at Rs 37,999 and Rs 28,999, respectively. The Nord CE6’s base variant offers 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, while the Nord CE6 Lite starts with 6GB RAM. The Nord CE 6 sits in the upper mid-range segment with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, a large 8,000mAh battery, an 80W fast charging solution, and a 144Hz AMOLED display. It’s now placed among phones like the Nothing Phone (4b). The Nord CE6 Lite is more of an everyday phone, offering a large 7,000mAh battery, a Dimensity 7400 chipset, and reliable cameras for everyday photography.
The OnePlus N6x launched at Rs 19,999 as a new budget offering from the brand. After this price hike, the base variant of the N6x now costs Rs 20,999. As for the OnePlus N6, this handset is priced at Rs 24,999 for the base variant with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. The RAM and storage capacity might seem very low for this price segment, especially with multitasking, gaming, and AI features that could impact the overall performance of the phone.
| Phone | Variant | Old Price | New Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nord 6 | 8GB + 256GB / 12GB + 256GB | Rs 44,999 / Rs 50,999 | Rs 46,999 / Rs 52,999 |
| Nord CE6 | 8GB + 128GB / 8GB + 256GB | Rs 35,999 / Rs 39,999 | Rs 37,999 / Rs 41,999 |
| Nord CE6 Lite | 6GB + 128GB / 8GB + 128GB / 8GB + 256GB | Rs 25,999 / Rs 27,999 / Rs 30,999 | Rs 28,999 / Rs 30,999 / Rs 34,999 |
| N6x | 4GB + 64GB / 4GB + 128GB | Rs 19,999 / Rs 20,999 | Rs 20,999 / Rs 22,999 |
| N6 | 4GB + 128GB / 6GB + 128GB | Rs 22,999 / Rs 24,999 | Rs 24,999 / Rs 26,999 |
The OnePlus N6 can be considered for its massive 8,000mAh battery if endurance is your priority. The OnePlus N6x also offers a large 7,000mAh battery and a 3.5mm headphone jack for those who still prefer wired earphones.
While each phone has a standout feature or hardware, it’s still important to check for options in the same price range to see which phone gives you the best value. Also, with multiple price hikes for the same phone, it might be wise to buy immediately before they go up again.
