[Update] OnePlus Nord 6 leak hints at early April India launch, 9,000mAh battery and 165Hz screen

OnePlus Nord 6 is one of the anticipated smartphone launches in India, with multiple rumors surrounding the upcoming Nord series. A new one has emerged, suggesting key details, including specifications, launch timeline, and price expectations. The OnePlus Nord 6 will be the brand’s latest mid-range offering, focusing on performance and a large battery. It will succeed last year’s OnePlus Nord 5, which sits in the upper mid-range segment. OnePlus also launches a more affordable CE model, but there’s no word about that as of now.

OnePlus Nord smartphones are usually rebrands of a China-exclusive series, more specifically, the Turbo lineup. The OnePlus Nord 6 appears to continue that strategy, as it is reportedly set to come with the same specifications as the OnePlus Turbo 6 in China, according to tipster Yogesh Brar. We’ll get to the hardware details later, because what’s more important is the price hike for the OnePlus Nord 6, as suggested by the tipster. For context, the Nord 5 launched at a starting price of Rs 31,999. With all companies hiking prices, it’s no surprise that OnePlus plans to do the same. This might place the upcoming OnePlus Nord 6 in a different price bracket altogether, but it may have the hardware to justify it.

Based on the speculation that the OnePlus Nord 6 is indeed a Turbo 6 rebrand, here’s what we can expect:

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor
• 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, 165Hz refresh rate
• 9,000mAh Glacier Battery, 80W fast charging support
• 50MP + 2MP rear cameras, 16MP front camera

The highlights here are the chipset, which is a generational upgrade over the Nord 5’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. This means we can expect notable performance improvements over the previous model. The Nord 6’s display also receives an upgrade with a 165Hz refresh rate, matching that of the flagship OnePlus 15 series. This means smoother frame rates while gaming on the Nord 6. The battery is another highlight, with the OnePlus Nord 6 expected to pack a massive 9,000mAh battery, significantly larger than the Nord 5’s 6,800mAh battery.

With this battery capacity, the Nord 6 should comfortably run for two good days. The handset could come with 80W fast charging support. Cameras are an area where it may not shine, especially for photography enthusiasts. But it’s still expected to deliver good enough results for social media and casual photography.

OnePlus Nord 6 is expected to launch in India in early April, which means it’s only a few weeks away. With upgraded hardware and a possible price hike, the OnePlus Nord 6 will have a lot riding on it, especially among its rivals and its predecessor. If you’re planning to switch from an older Nord smartphone or are considering a new upper mid-range phone, you might want to wait for the Nord 6. As this space is becoming increasingly competitive, it would be wise to review detailed comparisons.