Back in April when the OnePlus Nord 6 had launched, we’d called it one of the best phones to buy under Rs 40,000 in our review. That’s not the case anymore, as the phone has been the subject of another price hike within a week.
The latest revision increases the price of the Nord 6 by Rs 1,000 across both storage variants. The 8GB + 256GB model now costs Rs 42,999, up from Rs 41,999 last week. The 12GB + 256GB variant has gone up to Rs 47,999 from Rs 46,999. This comes after a first round of price hikes that took the Nord 6 past the Rs 40,000-mark last week and made it dearer by up to Rs 5,000.
OnePlus Nord 6 new prices
| Launch Price | New Price | |
| 8GB + 256GB | Rs 38,999 | Rs 42,999 |
| 12GB + 256GB | Rs 41,999 | Rs 47,999 |
While the company hasn’t officially highlighted the case of the price rise, it could be attributed to the rising memory prices that have plagued the industry since the AI wave. Companies are raising prices periodically, which seems to be creating an urgent sense of buying among customers.
The Nord 6 is now no longer competing in the same category it launched in. At around Rs 43,000 to Rs 48,000, the phone now overlaps with devices like the POCO X8 Pro Max and iQOO 15R, both of which focus on performance and gaming-oriented hardware.
Should you buy at the Nord 6 at the new price?
At its new price, the OnePlus Nord 6 is no longer an easy value recommendation, but it still stands out in a few areas that many rivals do not fully match. The biggest advantage is the battery. A 9,000mAh silicon-carbon battery is unusually large for this segment, and paired with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, the Nord 6 is built for heavy daily use. For gamers, travellers, or users who regularly spend long hours on 5G, navigation, video streaming, or hotspot usage, that combination could matter more than having the absolute best camera hardware.
The hardware itself also remains competitive. The 165Hz AMOLED display, LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.1 storage, Wi-Fi 7 support, and strong durability ratings give the phone a more flagship-style specification sheet than most traditional mid-range devices. Features like IP69/IP69K resistance, bypass charging for gaming, and Aqua Touch 2.0 also add practical value.
At the same time, the new pricing changes the competition around it. At close to Rs 48,000 for the 12GB variant, buyers are entering a category where phones from Vivo’s V-series and even some discounted flagship models offer stronger camera systems or faster top-end chipsets. The Nord 6 camera setup looks balanced, but the 8MP ultrawide sensor may feel less impressive compared to rivals pushing larger sensor hardware and advanced zoom cameras in this price range.
The lack of wireless charging could also matter for buyers moving up from premium devices. Still, for users prioritising battery endurance, gaming stability, display smoothness, and long-term everyday usability over camera experimentation, the Nord 6 remains a strong option.
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