Nothing Phone (3) vs OnePlus Nord 6
Nothing Phone (3) wins 3 of 5. Buy Nothing Phone (3) if you want better photos, the longest software support and to spend less. Buy OnePlus Nord 6 if you want longer battery life.
The short answer
- CameraNothing Phone (3). Takes the better photos: camera score 7 out of 10, against 5.
- BatteryOnePlus Nord 6. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 10 out of 10, against 7. It has a 9000 mAh battery.
- SpeedIt's a tie
- UpdatesNothing Phone (3). 5 years of updates promised.
- PriceNothing Phone (3). Costs 4% less.
Overall, Nothing Phone (3) wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | OnePlus Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹44,999 | ₹46,999 |
| Launched | 2 July 2025 | 7 April 2026 |
| Software now | Nothing OS 5.0 (Android 17), launched with Nothing OS 3.5 (Android 15) | OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | Average battery life for the price; the India model gets a bigger 5500mAh battery. | Huge 9000mAh battery, the biggest OnePlus has made, with a full charge in about 70 minutes. |
| Camera | Three 50MP cameras including a 3x zoom, good for most everyday shots. | Decent main camera for daylight; the wide-angle camera is basic and there is no zoom lens. |
| Speed | Fast in short bursts, but it heats up and slows down in long gaming sessions. | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is quick for the price and handles games well. |
| Catch | Battery life and charging speed are only average, and it throttles heavily under load. | Plastic frame and back, a weak 8MP wide-angle camera, and the India price has already gone up since launch. |
| Updates | 5 years | 4 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | OnePlus Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67-inch OLED, 120Hz (not LTPO), 4500 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 60-165Hz, 1800 nits HBM, 3600 nits peak, OnePlus Crystal Guard |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm) | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.21GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 3.0GHz + 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.8GHz + 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.0GHz | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.21GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 3.0GHz + 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.8GHz + 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.0GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 825 | Adreno 825 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 12GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.0) | 8GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.1, LPDDR5X) |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Charging | 65W wired, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse wired, 5W reverse wireless | 80W SUPERVOOC wired, 27W reverse wired (India model), bypass charging; no wireless charging |
| Cameras | 50 MP main (1/1.3", f/1.7, 24mm, OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (1/2.75", f/2.7, 3x optical, OIS) + 50 MP ultrawide (1/2.76", f/2.2, 114 degrees); 50 MP selfie | 50 MP Sony LYT-600 main (1/1.95", f/1.8, OIS) + 8 MP OmniVision OV08F ultrawide (1/4", f/2.2, 112 degrees); 32 MP selfie with autofocus |
| Water and dust | IP68 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K, MIL-STD-810H |
| Size and weight | 9mm thick, 218g | 8.5mm thick, 217g |
| Software | Nothing OS 3.5 (Android 15) at launch, Nothing OS 5.0 (Android 17) now | OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) at launch, OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 5 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 (tri-band), Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C 2.0 | Wi-Fi 7 (dual-band), Bluetooth 6.0 (aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5), NFC, IR blaster, USB-C 2.0 |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Good stereo speakers (rated Very good by GSMArena); rear Glyph Matrix LED display; haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | 960Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated | 3840Hz PWM dimming, 3200Hz touch sampling |
| Cooling | Not officially stated; GSMArena found poor thermal management with heavy throttling | Heat dissipation area of 33,147 sq mm; works with an optional 27W cooling magnetic back clip |
| Colours | White, Black | Fresh Mint, Pitch Black, Quick Silver |
Where to buy
- Nothing Phone (3)₹44,999
- OnePlus Nord 6₹46,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Nothing Phone (3) or OnePlus Nord 6?
- Nothing Phone (3) wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Nothing Phone (3) if you want better photos, the longest software support and to spend less. Buy OnePlus Nord 6 if you want longer battery life.
- Which has the better camera?
- Nothing Phone (3) takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- OnePlus Nord 6 lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- They are about even on speed.
- How much do they cost?
- Nothing Phone (3) costs ₹44,999, OnePlus Nord 6 costs ₹46,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Nothing Phone (3): 5 years, now on Nothing OS 5.0 (Android 17). OnePlus Nord 6: 4 years, now on OxygenOS 16 (Android 16).