Jakarta - The latest mid-range smartphone from OnePlus, namely the OnePlus Nord 6, has begun to emerge through a number of specification leaks. This device is expected to be launched soon as the successor to the OnePlus Nord 5 with a significant performance improvement.
The latest information comes from technology leaker Yogesh Brar who shared details of the device via the X (Twitter) social media platform. According to him, the OnePlus Nord 6 has the potential to be launched in early April 2026.
One of the biggest improvements of this device is said to lie in its kitchen. The Nord 6 is rumored to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, a processor usually found in flagship-class smartphones.
If this leak is accurate, the performance of the device is expected to increase significantly compared to the previous generation. Initial benchmark data that appeared on Geekbench even showed an increase in multi-core CPU performance of around 26 percent compared to the previous model.
With these specifications, the Nord 6 has the potential to be one of the most powerful smartphones in the premium mid-range segment.
In terms of the screen, this device is said to carry a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with a 1,5K resolution. The most striking is the refresh rate of up to 165Hz, a figure usually only found on gaming smartphones.
This high refresh rate allows for animations and visual movement to appear very smooth, especially when playing games with high frame rates.
The report also mentions that the Nord 6 is likely to have specifications similar to the OnePlus Turbo 6 that was previously launched in the Chinese market. If true, this device can also be equipped with a special G1 e-sports Wi-Fi connectivity chip designed to improve network stability while playing games.
In the camera sector, the Nord 6 is expected to carry a 50-megapixel main camera and a 16-megapixel front camera for selfie and video calling needs.
The most interesting thing is the battery capacity. The Turbo 6 model in China uses a large battery with a capacity of 9,000mAh which is referred to as the Glacier Battery with 80W cable fast charging support.
However, it is not yet certain whether the global variant of the Nord 6 will use the same battery capacity. In some cases, the battery capacity of devices that are marketed globally is often adjusted to regulations in various countries.
In terms of price, the Nord 6 is expected to be priced slightly higher than the Nord 5, along with an increase in the chipset and features that focus more on gaming performance.
In the modern smartphone world, the middle class is now the most interesting experimental arena. Flagships usually move cautiously because of the high price and high expectations. But in the "upper mid-range" class, manufacturers such as OnePlus often dare to include extreme technology - super high refresh rates, giant batteries, even almost flagship-level chipsets.
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