Nothing Phone (4a) vs OnePlus Nord 6
OnePlus Nord 6 wins 3 of 5. Buy Nothing Phone (4a) if you want better photos and to spend less. Buy OnePlus Nord 6 if you want longer battery life, more speed for games and the longest software support.
The short answer
- CameraNothing Phone (4a). Takes the better photos: camera score 6 out of 10, against 5.
- BatteryOnePlus Nord 6. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 10 out of 10, against 6. It has a 9000 mAh battery.
- SpeedOnePlus Nord 6. Faster for games and heavy apps: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, speed score 7 out of 10, against 5.
- UpdatesOnePlus Nord 6. 4 years of updates promised.
- PriceNothing Phone (4a). Costs 4% less.
Overall, OnePlus Nord 6 wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4a) | OnePlus Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹44,999 | ₹46,999 |
| Launched | 5 March 2026 | 7 April 2026 |
| Software now | Nothing OS 4.1 (Android 16) (same as launch) | OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 7.3/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | About a day of use (13 hours 34 minutes in GSMArena's test of the global model); 50W charging takes about 64 minutes. | Huge 9000mAh battery, the biggest OnePlus has made, with a full charge in about 70 minutes. |
| Camera | Good 50MP main camera and a 50MP 3.5x zoom lens, but a basic 8MP wide-angle. | Decent main camera for daylight; the wide-angle camera is basic and there is no zoom lens. |
| Speed | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is smooth for daily use, but slower than rivals at this price. | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is quick for the price and handles games well. |
| Catch | Prices have risen four times since launch (₹31,999 to ₹44,999), and it is only splash resistant (IP64). | Plastic frame and back, a weak 8MP wide-angle camera, and the India price has already gone up since launch. |
| Updates | 3 years | 4 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4a) | OnePlus Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78-inch 1.5K (1224 x 2720) AMOLED, 120Hz, 1600 nits HBM, 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4nm) | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.7GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.21GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 3.0GHz + 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.8GHz + 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.0GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 810 | Adreno 825 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 3.1; RAM type not officially stated) | 8GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.1, LPDDR5X) |
| Battery | 5400 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Charging | 50W wired (50% in 22 min, full in 64 min), 7.5W reverse wired; no wireless charging | 80W SUPERVOOC wired, 27W reverse wired (India model), bypass charging; no wireless charging |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.9, 1/1.57", PDAF, OIS) + 50MP 3.5x periscope telephoto (f/2.9, 1/2.75", OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 1/4", 120 degrees); 32MP front | 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 | IP64 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K, MIL-STD-810H |
| Size and weight | 8.6mm thick, 204.5g | 8.5mm thick, 217g |
| Software | Nothing OS 4.1 (Android 16) at launch, Nothing OS 4.1 (Android 16) now | OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) at launch, OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 3 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Only on some versions | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC (market dependent), USB-C 2.0, no 3.5mm jack | 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 | Stereo speakers (rated Very good by GSMArena, -24.0 LUFS); haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | 2160Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated | 3840Hz PWM dimming, 3200Hz touch sampling |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Heat dissipation area of 33,147 sq mm; works with an optional 27W cooling magnetic back clip |
| Colours | Black, White, Pink, Blue | Fresh Mint, Pitch Black, Quick Silver |
Where to buy
- Nothing Phone (4a)₹44,999
- OnePlus Nord 6₹46,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Nothing Phone (4a) or OnePlus Nord 6?
- OnePlus Nord 6 wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Nothing Phone (4a) if you want better photos and to spend less. Buy OnePlus Nord 6 if you want longer battery life, more speed for games and the longest software support.
- Which has the better camera?
- Nothing Phone (4a) takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- OnePlus Nord 6 lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- OnePlus Nord 6 is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Nothing Phone (4a) costs ₹44,999, OnePlus Nord 6 costs ₹46,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Nothing Phone (4a): 3 years, now on Nothing OS 4.1 (Android 16). OnePlus Nord 6: 4 years, now on OxygenOS 16 (Android 16).