OnePlus Nord N300 5G vs Xiaomi POCO X6
The Verdict
The POCO X6 delivers significantly better hardware across nearly every dimension compared to the Nord N300 5G. Its 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1800 nits brightness vastly outperforms the IPS LCD 90Hz panel (550 nits) on the OnePlus. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor crushes the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while 8GB/12GB RAM options double the Nord's 4GB. Camera capabilities favor the POCO with its 64MP main sensor featuring OIS, 16MP selfie, 8MP ultrawide, and 4K video recording versus the Nord's basic 48MP setup limited to 1080p. Battery capacities are similar (5100 vs 5000 mAh), but the POCO's 67W charging is twice as fast as the 33W solution. Storage options reach 512GB on the POCO against the Nord's single 64GB variant. Build quality edges toward Xiaomi with IP54 dust and water resistance plus gorilla glass, while the OnePlus offers only plastic. Software runs Android 14 on the POCO versus Android 12 on the Nord. The $51 premium justifies the POCO X6's superiority in display technology, processing power, camera system, and durability. Only those requiring the absolute minimum budget would consider the Nord N300 5G.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus Nord N300 5G if…
- →5G connectivity at a budget-friendly $228
- →33W SUPERVOOC fast charging at this price is impressive
- →5000 mAh battery provides reliable two-day endurance
Buy the Xiaomi POCO X6 if…
- →1.5K resolution AMOLED display is sharper than typical FHD+
- →67W fast charging fills the battery in about 45 minutes
- →Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 handles gaming and multitasking well
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
OnePlus Nord N300 5G
Pros
- 5G connectivity at a budget-friendly $228
- 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging at this price is impressive
- 5000 mAh battery provides reliable two-day endurance
- Clean OxygenOS with minimal bloatware
- NFC for contactless payments
Cons
- HD+ resolution is noticeably low on the 6.56-inch display
- Only 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage is very tight
- 2 MP depth sensor is essentially useless
- Dimensity 810 is basic — limited gaming capability
- Only one OS update promised
Xiaomi POCO X6
Pros
- 1.5K resolution AMOLED display is sharper than typical FHD+
- 67W fast charging fills the battery in about 45 minutes
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 handles gaming and multitasking well
- OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- Light and slim at 181 g with good in-hand feel
Cons
- Macro sensor adds minimal value to the camera system
- No wireless charging at any price variant
- Plastic frame doesn't feel as premium as metal alternatives
- Only IP54 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- MIUI/HyperOS includes bloatware and ads
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord N300 5G | Xiaomi POCO X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 (OxygenOS 12.1) | Android 14 (MIUI 14 / HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 190 g | 181 g |
| Material | Plastic frame and back | Plastic frame, glass front and back |
| IP rating | None | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 163.8 x 75.1 x 8.0 mm | 161.2 x 74.3 x 7.98 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.8, PDAF | 64 MP, f/1.79, PDAF, OIS |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 33W SUPERVOOC | 67W wired (Turbo Charge) |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1612 x 720 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 550 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
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