OnePlus N6 Launches as an Ultra Durable Budget Smartphone Featuring a Massive 8000mAh Battery and 120Hz Display for All Day Performance
OnePlus has released the N6, a budget friendly smartphone for consumers who need a phone that can last throughout their day and withstand normal usage. It provides a consistent experience for day to day usage by integrating an extremely high capacity battery with key current technology hardware elements. According to the launch details, this phone was designed for extreme conditions and remains highly affordable.
The OnePlus N6 features a 6.8 inch IPS display with an HD plus resolution of 1570x720 pixels. The screen has a refresh rate of 120Hz allowing for a smooth scrolling and transition experience, as well as peak brightness values reaching up to 1200 nits for better outdoor readability. Internally the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex processor. Configuration options include 4 GB or 6 GB memory configurations and 128 GB of internal flash storage.
The camera system used for photography and video recording is a 50 megapixel camera on the rear of the phone, while for video calls there is an 8 megapixel camera on the front. Several artificial intelligence image processing tools were integrated into the OnePlus N6 to improve photo quality. These tools include AI Eraser, AI Perfect Shot to pick the best image from a sequence, AI Unblur, and reflection eraser to simplify the movement of subjects, as well as AI Portrait Glow and detail boost for better portraits.
Battery lifespan is the standout feature of the OnePlus N6 which houses a massive 8000mAh battery. OnePlus claims this cell will run for up to 3 days on a single charge. The system also provides 45 Watt fast charging capabilities as well as bypass charging where the power can be supplied directly to the system during heavy load times. In addition, it supplies 5 Watts reverse charging for smaller accessories. The charging capabilities offered by this device are highly unusual given its budget price range.
The phone body is designed to meet military standards for durability, featuring a MIL STD 810H certification as well as an IP65 rating for dust and water protection. Additional hardware includes a side mounted fingerprint scanner, Wi Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and 5G connectivity. The phone is based on the Android 16 operating system and comes with the OxygenOS 16 user interface. OnePlus has promised to support 2 years of major OS updates and 3 years of security patches.
The OnePlus N6 is priced to target budget conscious buyers. The base model which comes with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage capacity can be purchased for $240. A higher model is available for $265, which increases the memory to 6 GB of RAM while retaining storage at 128 GB.
