There’s uncertainty about OnePlus’ future within the UK and Europe, however it’s full steam forward in Asia for now. The Chinese language-based tech firm stated Monday in a submit on X that it’s going to launch two new telephones — the Nord CE6 and Nord CE6 Lite — in India on Might 7. OnePlus did not say when the telephones could be out there within the US and different markets and did not say how a lot they might value.
That is unlucky, as each Nord telephones construct on the model’s current set of telephones with large-capacity batteries. However whereas final yr’s flagship OnePlus 15 has a 7,300-mAh one, the Nord CE6 has an enormous 8,000-mAh battery, which ought to final for two.5 days on a full cost, in keeping with the cellphone’s itemizing. Whereas it would not share how briskly the cellphone’s wired or wi-fi charging is, it does word that the Nord CE6 has 27-watt reverse charging to donate battery cost to different gadgets. The Nord CE6 Lite, presumably the cheaper model, has a 7,000-mAh battery.
The Nord CE6 and CE6 Lite, seen in an inventory on Amazon in India, do not have costs but, however they do have a launch date of Might 7.
The OnePlus Nord CE6 is powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 system on a chip alongside a Contact Reflex chip. The Nord CE6 has a 1.5K AMOLED show with a 144Hz refresh charge that reaches as much as 1,800 nits of peak brightness. The cheaper Nord CE6 Lite features a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex chipset, and its display additionally has a 144Hz refresh charge.
The Nord CE6 shall be out there in three colours — contemporary blue, lunar pearl and pitch black — whereas the Nord CE6 Lite could have two choices: vivid mint and hyper black.
The bulletins come amid uncertainty about OnePlus’ standing in non-Asian markets. Android Authority reported that a number of high-level workers within the UK and Europe have lately left the corporate, which is reportedly “evaluating its regional roadmap and product technique.” There have been additionally rumors that the corporate would possibly shut down its operations within the UK and Europe. OnePlus is owned by Chinese language conglomerate BKK Electronics, which additionally owns cellphone model Oppo.
A consultant for OnePlus didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.
The OnePlus 15 is an enormous Android cellphone with an even bigger 7,300mAh battery.
We cherished the OnePlus 15’s battery
Earlier this yr, CNET revealed its picks for the perfect battery life amongst telephones, after rigorous testing of 35 fashions. The iPhone 17 Professional Max was our winner, and the iPhone 17 and OnePlus 15 have been each tied for second place.
CNET additionally in contrast the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 15R, with the selection principally coming down as to if you desire a bit extra premium (at the next worth) or an honest model for $100 to $200 much less.
Austin Evans, a tech tester with 5.76 million subscribers to his YouTube channel, stated he is “actually completely happy” that the Nord CE6 and Nord CE6 Lite telephones are not less than launching in India for now.
“I like OnePlus, they have been a disruptive power for years and customarily present fairly good worth,” Evans stated. “That being stated, I am cautious of how ironclad their dedication to the US market shall be. Every thing I’ve heard suggests they’re narrowing scope considerably to deal with progress markets like India. Honest play, however I am nonetheless a bit involved in regards to the long-term plans for the corporate.”
