OnePlus Nord 6 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
It's close. Buy OnePlus Nord 6 if you want to spend less. Buy Poco X8 Pro Max if you want more speed for games.
The short answer
- CameraIt's a tie
- BatteryIt's a tie
- SpeedPoco X8 Pro Max. Faster for games and heavy apps: MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, speed score 9 out of 10, against 7.
- UpdatesIt's a tie
- PriceOnePlus Nord 6. Costs 6% less.
Overall it's close, so pick the one that wins on what matters most to you.
Side by side
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 6 | Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹46,999 | ₹49,999 |
| Launched | 7 April 2026 | 17 March 2026 |
| Software now | OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) (same as launch) | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 8/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Battery | Huge 9000mAh battery, the biggest OnePlus has made, with a full charge in about 70 minutes. | Excellent battery life from a 9000mAh battery, with 100W fast charging. |
| Camera | Decent main camera for daylight; the wide-angle camera is basic and there is no zoom lens. | Capable main camera with good 2x shots, but no zoom lens and a basic wide-angle camera. |
| Speed | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is quick for the price and handles games well. | Dimensity 9500s is one of the fastest chips at this price, great for games. |
| Catch | Plastic frame and back, a weak 8MP wide-angle camera, and the India price has already gone up since launch. | Somewhat heavy, with no telephoto camera and a basic 8MP wide-angle. |
| Updates | 4 years | 4 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 6 | Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 60-165Hz, 1800 nits HBM, 3600 nits peak, OnePlus Crystal Guard | 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz, 2000 nits HBM, 3500 nits peak, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.21GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 3.0GHz + 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.8GHz + 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.0GHz | 1x Cortex-X925 @ 3.73GHz + 3x Cortex-X4 @ 3.3GHz + 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.4GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 825 | Immortalis-G925 (MC11 per GSMArena, MC12 per India launch coverage), ray tracing |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | MediaTek NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.1, LPDDR5X) | 12GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.1, LPDDR5X (9.6Gbps)) |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W SUPERVOOC wired, 27W reverse wired (India model), bypass charging; no wireless charging | 100W HyperCharge wired (PD3.0, PPS), 27W reverse wired, bypass charging; no wireless charging |
| Cameras | 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 | 50 MP Light Fusion 600 main (1/1.95", f/1.5, 26mm, OIS) + 8 MP ultrawide (1/4", f/2.2, 15mm); 20 MP selfie |
| Water and dust | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K, MIL-STD-810H | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Size and weight | 8.5mm thick, 217g | 8.2mm thick, 220g |
| Software | OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) at launch, OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 4 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 (dual-band), Bluetooth 6.0 (aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5), NFC, IR blaster, USB-C 2.0 | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 (aptX HD, LHDC 5, Auracast), NFC, IR blaster, eSIM, USB-C 2.0 |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Integrated MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers; haptics not detailed | Loud stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos (rated Excellent by GSMArena); haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | 3840Hz PWM dimming, 3200Hz touch sampling | 3840Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Heat dissipation area of 33,147 sq mm; works with an optional 27W cooling magnetic back clip | Not officially stated for the Pro Max (the X8 Pro uses a 5,300 sq mm IceLoop vapour chamber) |
| Colours | Fresh Mint, Pitch Black, Quick Silver | Black, White, Blue |
Where to buy
- OnePlus Nord 6₹46,999
- Poco X8 Pro Max₹49,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, OnePlus Nord 6 or Poco X8 Pro Max?
- It's close. Buy OnePlus Nord 6 if you want to spend less. Buy Poco X8 Pro Max if you want more speed for games.
- Which has the better camera?
- They are about even on camera.
- Which has the better battery life?
- They are about even on battery.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Poco X8 Pro Max is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- OnePlus Nord 6 costs ₹46,999, Poco X8 Pro Max costs ₹49,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- OnePlus Nord 6: 4 years, now on OxygenOS 16 (Android 16). Poco X8 Pro Max: 4 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16).