OnePlus Nord 6 to launch in India today: Expected price, features and where to watch the event live

OnePlus Nord 6 is set to launch in India today. The smartphone is claimed to be the “segment’s largest 9000 mAh battery, segment leading 165Hz display and imaging prowess.” OnePlus has already revealed features of the upcoming Nord 6. The handset will be powered by a Snapdragon processor, a 50MP Sony main sensor and a 165Hz 1.5K AMOLED screen. The company has previously revealed that the OnePlus Nord 6 will be “the first in its category to support sustained 165 FPS gaming in popular titles such as BGMI, Call of Duty Mobile and Free Fire”. Here’s what to expect from OnePlus Nord 6OnePlus Nord 6 will be announced at an event scheduled for later in the day today. The launch event will be livestreamed on the OnePlus India YouTube Channel on April 7, 2026 at 7PM IST. The smartphone will go on sale on April 9, 2026 at 12 noon IST on Amazon.in, oneplus.in, OnePlus Experience stores and Select stores.OnePlus Nord 6 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4(4nm) with a 1+3+4 architecture, featuring a Cortex-X5 core up to 3.2GHz and Adreno 835 GPU. It is claimed to deliver OnePlus-exclusive ‘PC-level’ sustained 165 FPS gameplay across AAA titles like BGMI, Call of Duty Mobile, and Free Fire/Free Fire MAX. Gaming is further enhanced with ‘Edge Tech’, including a Touch Reflex Chip (3200Hz touch sampling), a 6-axis gyroscope (±4000dps) for improved shot accuracy, and a Spatial Audio Booster for better directional awareness and faster reactions. Connectivity is driven by the G2 Wi-Fi “Range Rocket” chip for stronger performance in congested environments, along with 5G-Advanced support offering up to 3× faster speeds with partners like Reliance Jio.The device features the same 165Hz 1.5K AMOLED “Sunburst HDR”display as the OnePlus 15, with 1800 nits HBM, up to 3600 nits peak brightness, 2 nits minimum brightness, and 3840Hz PWM dimming for eye comfort. The screen also comes with Aqua Touch 2.0 for improved accurate touch response.OnePlus Nord 6 packs the segment’s largest 9000 mAh battery and supports 80W SUPERVOOC charging, Bypass Charging to reduce heat during high-FPS gaming or 4K recording, and 27W wired reverse charging. A quick 10-minute charge is claimed to provide up to 12 hours of Spotify playback with OnePlus earbuds like the Nord Buds 4 Pro.OnePlus Nord 6 has a 50MP Sony main sensor with 'Dual-axis' Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and a 32MP high-resolution front camera. AI-powered creative editing tools include AI Portrait Glow, AI Eraser, AI Unblur, AI Perfect Shot, and more, allows users to instantly correct common photo issues such as dim/coloured lighting, unwanted photobombers, blurry subjects.The Nord 6 comes with dedicated Plus Key. In addition, Google Gemini can now connect with Mind Space to pull information and provide personalized suggestions based on what you’ve saved - all in a single prompt.OnePlus Nord 6 will be available in three colours: holographic Quick Silver, Fresh Mint, and low-Reflection Pitch Black. While the exact pricing will be revealed at the launch event today, rumours suggest that the handset is likely to be priced in Rs 35,000 to Rs 40,000 range.