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Should You Upgrade from the OnePlus Nord 3 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE IN 128GB CPH2491 (BBK Vitamin) to the OnePlus Nord 6 5G?

A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the OnePlus Nord 3 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE IN 128GB CPH2491 (BBK Vitamin) to the OnePlus Nord 6 5G, 3 years apart.

Worth Upgrading

Yes — the OnePlus Nord 6 5G is a worthwhile upgrade

The OnePlus Nord 6 5G is 3 years newer than the OnePlus Nord 3 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE IN 128GB CPH2491 (BBK Vitamin), and the BeastScore rises from 71.4 to 89.3. The biggest improvements: performance rated 15 points higher, camera rated 20 points higher, battery rated 9 points higher.

What you gain with the OnePlus Nord 6 5G

  • +Performance rated 15 points higher
  • +Camera rated 20 points higher
  • +Battery rated 9 points higher
  • +Display rated 27 points higher
  • +2,500 mAh bigger battery
  • +4 GB more RAM
SpecOnePlus Nord 3 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE IN 128GB CPH2491 (BBK Vitamin)OnePlus Nord 6 5GChange
BeastScore (overall)71.489.3+17.9 (25%)
Performance score8095+15 (19%)
Camera score6080+20 (33%)
Battery score8695+9 (10%)
Display score6289+27 (44%)
Battery capacity5,000 mAh7,500 mAh+2,500 mAh (50%)
Screen size6.7"6.8"No real change
RAM8 GB12 GB+4 GB (50%)

Upgrade if…

  • You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day
  • Photo quality is a priority for you
  • You play demanding games or want the newest on-device AI features
  • You use your phone outdoors a lot and want a brighter, smoother screen
  • Your OnePlus Nord 3 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE IN 128GB CPH2491 (BBK Vitamin) is 3+ years old and its battery has worn down

OnePlus Nord 3 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE IN 128GB CPH2491 (BBK Vitamin) vs OnePlus Nord 6 5G: Upgrade FAQ

Is it worth upgrading from the OnePlus Nord 3 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE IN 128GB CPH2491 (BBK Vitamin) to the OnePlus Nord 6 5G?

Yes — the OnePlus Nord 6 5G is a worthwhile upgrade. The OnePlus Nord 6 5G is 3 years newer than the OnePlus Nord 3 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE IN 128GB CPH2491 (BBK Vitamin), and the BeastScore rises from 71.4 to 89.3. The biggest improvements: performance rated 15 points higher, camera rated 20 points higher, battery rated 9 points higher.

What is the biggest difference between the OnePlus Nord 3 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE IN 128GB CPH2491 (BBK Vitamin) and OnePlus Nord 6 5G?

Performance rated 15 points higher: 80 on the OnePlus Nord 3 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE IN 128GB CPH2491 (BBK Vitamin) vs 95 on the OnePlus Nord 6 5G.

Does the OnePlus Nord 6 5G have a bigger battery than the OnePlus Nord 3 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE IN 128GB CPH2491 (BBK Vitamin)?

The OnePlus Nord 6 5G has a 7,500 mAh battery versus 5,000 mAh on the OnePlus Nord 3 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE IN 128GB CPH2491 (BBK Vitamin) (+2,500 mAh (50%)).

Who should upgrade to the OnePlus Nord 6 5G?

Upgrade if: You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day; Photo quality is a priority for you; You play demanding games or want the newest on-device AI features; You use your phone outdoors a lot and want a brighter, smoother screen; Your OnePlus Nord 3 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE IN 128GB CPH2491 (BBK Vitamin) is 3+ years old and its battery has worn down.

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