OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite Goes on Open Sale in India Starting May 12 at Rs 18,999

Bengaluru, India, May 11, 2026: Global smartphone brand OnePlus has officially announced the open sale of the all-new OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite in India, with sales beginning on May 12, 2026 at 12 noon IST. Positioned as a high-performance mid-range smartphone, the device returns the popular CE Lite series to the Indian market after a two-year gap.

Launched under the tagline “Lite-ning Speed, All-Out Play,” the Nord CE6 Lite focuses heavily on gaming, battery life, performance, and AI-powered features while starting at an effective price of Rs 18,999.

OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite Price in India and Availability

The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite will be available in two colour options — Vivid Mint and Hyper Black — and comes in three storage variants.

OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite Prices

Customers can purchase the smartphone through OnePlus India, Amazon India, the OnePlus Store App, OnePlus Experience Stores, and select retail outlets.

The company is also offering up to six months of no-cost EMI along with additional instant discounts on select bank cards.

MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex Powers the Device

The biggest highlight of the Nord CE6 Lite is its MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex 4nm chipset, which OnePlus claims delivers an AnTuTu benchmark score of over 1.03 million — one of the highest in its segment.

The smartphone supports up to 144FPS gaming in titles such as Subway Surfers and 90FPS gameplay in BGMI, which is expected to roll out by the end of May.

Paired with UFS 3.1 storage and up to 16GB RAM via RAM expansion technology, the phone is designed to deliver smoother multitasking, faster app launches, and improved gaming performance.

Massive 7000mAh Battery with 45W SUPERVOOC Charging

Battery life is another major focus area for the device. The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite packs a large 7000mAh battery paired with 45W SUPERVOOC fast charging.

According to OnePlus, a quick 10-minute charge can provide up to 7.5 hours of calling or 1.4 hours of BGMI gameplay.

The smartphone also includes Bypass Charging technology and promises long-term battery health retention of up to 80% after six years of usage. To manage thermals during gaming, the device features a 5300mm² vapour cooling chamber.

144Hz Display and AI Camera Features

The Nord CE6 Lite sports a 6.72-inch FHD+ Sunlight Display with a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 1000 nits peak brightness for better outdoor visibility.

Additional display features include Aqua Touch 2.0, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and dual stereo speakers with 300% Ultra Volume Mode for an enhanced entertainment experience.

For photography, the smartphone includes a 50MP primary rear camera paired with a 2MP depth sensor. The camera setup supports 4K video recording and features multiple AI-powered editing tools including AI Eraser, AI Portrait Glow, AI Unblur, AI Perfect Shot, AI Reflection Eraser, and AI Detail Boost.

On the front, the device houses an 8MP selfie camera for video calls and social media content.

OxygenOS 16 with Google Gemini Integration

The smartphone runs on OxygenOS 16 and comes integrated with Google Gemini AI features, including Gemini Live support for contextual assistance.

OnePlus claims the new software improves camera responsiveness by 36%, speeds up app launches by 29%, and enhances overall system startup performance by 17%.