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OnePlus N6 vs Motorola G56

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OnePlus N6

OnePlus N6

  • 224 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.8 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 6360 Apex (6 nm) processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 35,000Out of Stock
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Motorola G56

Motorola G56

  • 200 g.
  • About 6.72 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 7060 (6 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
  • 256 GB storage in this version.
KSh 35,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The OnePlus N6 has a much bigger battery (8,000 mAh), charges faster (45 W) and runs newer Android 16 with 2 OS upgrades promised, while the Motorola G56 has a sharper screen, more storage (256 GB) and more RAM (12 GB).

Weight

OnePlus N6
224 g
Motorola G56
200 g

Display

OnePlus N6
About 6.8 inch screen
Motorola G56
About 6.72 inch screen

Performance

OnePlus N6
Mediatek Dimensity 6360 Apex (6 nm) processor
Motorola G56
Mediatek Dimensity 7060 (6 nm) processor

Memory

OnePlus N6
4 GB RAM in this version
Motorola G56
12 GB RAM in this version

Storage

OnePlus N6
128 GB storage in this version
Motorola G56
256 GB storage in this version

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

OnePlus N6

  • Bigger battery: 8,000 mAh (vs 5,200 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 45 W (vs 30 W).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).
  • 2 OS upgrades promised.
  • 5 W reverse charging for earbuds or another phone.

Motorola G56

  • More memory: 12 GB RAM (vs 4 GB).
  • IP68 water and dust resistance (vs IP65).
  • Sharper screen: 392 ppi (vs 254 ppi).
  • More storage: 256 GB (vs 128 GB).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 32 MP (vs 8 MP).
  • Lighter: 200 g (vs 224 g).

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PriorityOnePlus N6Motorola G56
Display6.8-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 254 ppi6.72-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 392 ppi
PerformanceMediatek Dimensity 6360 Apex processorMediatek Dimensity 7060 processor
Memory4 GB RAM12 GB RAM
Storage128 GB storage256 GB storage
Battery capacity8,000 mAh battery5,200 mAh battery
Charging45 W wired charging30 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus N6Motorola G56
BrandOnePlusMotorola
ModelOnePlus N6Motorola Moto G56
Announced2026, June 302025, May 29
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, July 04Available. Released 2025, May 29
Device type / form family—Smartphone
Model numbers—XT2529-2, XT2529-1

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus N6Motorola G56
Dimensions166.5 x 78.2 x 8.9 mm (6.56 x 3.08 x 0.35 in)165.8 x 76.3 x 8.4 mm (6.53 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight224 g (7.90 oz)200 g (7.05 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, plastic frame, plastic backGlass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame, silicone polymer (eco leather) back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus N6Motorola G56
Display6.8 inches, 113.0 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz, 975 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HBM)IPS LCD, 120Hz; 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution720 x 1570 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
Display protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display features—120Hz
Display technology—IPS LCD
Display size—6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Refresh rate—120Hz
Pixel density—~392 ppi
Aspect ratio—20:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio—~86.2% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus N6Motorola G56
ProcessorMediatek Dimensity 6360 Apex (6 nm)Mediatek Dimensity 7060 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2IMG BXM-8-256
Process node—6 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus N6Motorola G56
RAM4GB12GB
Storage128GB256GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurationsThis listing: 128GB 4GB RAM. Model configurations: 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus N6Motorola G56
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF50 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 0.7µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video1080p@30/60fps1080p@30/60fps
Front camera featuresPanoramaHDR
Front camera video1080p@30fpsYes
Wide camera—50 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF
Ultra-wide camera—8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus N6Motorola G56
Battery8000 mAh5200 mAh
Charging45W wired, 50% in 47 min 5W reverse wired Bypass charging30W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus N6Motorola G56
Operating systemAndroid 16, OxygenOS 16, up to 2 major OS updatesAndroid 15

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus N6Motorola G56
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM; · Nano-SIM + eSIM; · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - International; HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - LATAM
4G bandsLTE1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 71 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 66 - LATAM
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G bands—1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - LATAM

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus N6Motorola G56
NFCNoYes (market/region dependent)
BluetoothYes5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiYesWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0
Radio—FM radio (market/region dependent; downlodable)

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus N6Motorola G56
Water resistanceIP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditionsIP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Durability and certification—Drop resistant up to 1.2m; MIL-STD-810H compliant*; * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus N6Motorola G56
ColorsFresh Mint, Midnight GreenPantone: Black Oyster, Gray Mist, Dazzling Blue, Dill
Sensors—Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Desktop mode—Smart Connect support

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus N6Motorola G56
LoudspeakersYesYes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus N6Motorola G56
EU label energy—Class B
EU label battery—49:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
EU label free fall—Class A (270 falls)
EU label repairability—Class A

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both have a plastic frame.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (6.8 and 6.72 inches).
  • Both have 50 MP main cameras.

In summary

Get the OnePlus N6 if you want a much bigger battery and faster charging, or the Motorola G56 if you would rather have a sharper screen and more storage.

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In-stock alternatives

Oppo A6 4GFor OnePlus N6Oppo A6 4GView product ↗Infinix Note EdgeFor OnePlus N6Infinix Note EdgeView product ↗Motorola S50 NeoFor Motorola G56Motorola S50 NeoView product ↗

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