OnePlus Nord CE 3 vs Poco F6
The Verdict
Poco F6 delivers significantly better performance with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor and Adreno 735 GPU, crushing the Nord CE 3's 782G chipset in demanding tasks. Display quality favors Poco F6 with 2712x1220 resolution, 2400 nits peak brightness versus Nord's 950 nits, and superior color accuracy on modern AMOLED tech. Camera capabilities slightly edge to Poco with its 20MP front sensor and 4K@60fps video versus OnePlus's 4K@30fps, though both feature capable 50MP main cameras. Battery specs match identically at 5000 mAh, but Poco's 90W charging substantially outpaces OnePlus's 67W. Poco F6 also benefits from Android 14 with HyperOS, improved IP64 water resistance, slimmer 7.8mm profile, and lighter 179g weight. While Nord CE 3 offers better value at $299, Poco F6's $349 price point justifies the upgrade for those prioritizing performance and display excellence. Poco F6 is the clear winner for power users seeking flagship features at mid-range pricing.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus Nord CE 3 if…
- →67W fast charging at an affordable price
- →120Hz AMOLED display looks great
- →Large 5000 mAh battery for all-day use
Buy the Poco F6 if…
- →Near-flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 performance for $349
- →90W fast charging fills the battery in about 35 minutes
- →Bright 2400-nit AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
OnePlus Nord CE 3
Pros
- 67W fast charging at an affordable price
- 120Hz AMOLED display looks great
- Large 5000 mAh battery for all-day use
- OIS on the main camera is unusual at this price
- Lightweight and slim for a 6.7-inch phone
Cons
- Snapdragon 782G is a mid-tier chip
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- Only Wi-Fi 5 support
- IP54 is minimal water resistance
Poco F6
Pros
- Near-flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 performance for $349
- 90W fast charging fills the battery in about 35 minutes
- Bright 2400-nit AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution
- Lightweight at 179 g for a 6.67-inch phone
- Starts with 256 GB storage — no 128 GB compromise
Cons
- No ultrawide camera worth using at 8MP
- No wireless charging
- IP64 is basic splash protection — not waterproof
- MIUI/HyperOS has ads and bloatware
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord CE 3 | Poco F6 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 179 g |
| Material | Plastic back, aluminum frame | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Dimensions | 163.9 x 75.0 x 8.1 mm | 160.5 x 74.4 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 20 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W SuperVOOC wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 950 | 2400 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 735 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
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