OnePlus has officially announced its Turbo 6 series smartphones during a December 28 livestream event in China, confirming a January 8, 2026 launch date. The headline feature is a massive 9,000mAh silicon-carbon battery the largest ever in a OnePlus device. The lineup includes two models: the Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V, which are expected to launch in India as the Nord 6 and Nord CE 6 series in the second quarter of 2026.
Flagship Specs Meet Marathon Battery Life
The OnePlus Turbo 6 features a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate and runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. The lower-tier Turbo 6V offers a similar display size with a 144Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor.
Both devices pack the same 9,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 80W fast charging support. The Turbo 6 adds 27W reverse wired charging, allowing users to charge other devices. Li Jie Louis, President of OnePlus China, described the series on Weibo as a “performance and battery life supernova” offering “ridiculously long battery life” and gaming capabilities compared to competitors.
The phones carry comprehensive protection with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance. Camera specifications include a 50-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 32-megapixel front-facing camera across both models.
Configuration options differ between models. The Turbo 6 will be available with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, while the Turbo 6V maxes out at 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.
Why This Battery Matters
The 9,000mAh capacity represents a 21.6% increase over the OnePlus 15R’s 7,400mAh battery. For context, most flagship smartphones today ship with 4,500–5,500mAh batteries. This capacity could deliver 2–3 days of typical usage or extended gaming sessions without requiring a charge.
However, OnePlus isn’t first to market with ultra-high-capacity batteries. Honor recently launched the Win and Win RT smartphones with 10,000mAh batteries, claiming the crown for mainstream devices with the highest capacity. Still, the Turbo 6’s battery combined with silicon-carbon technology promises better energy density and charging efficiency than traditional lithium-ion cells.
The move signals OnePlus’s focus on battery anxietya persistent concern for power users and mobile gamers who require all-day reliability without compromising performance.
Color Options and Global Rollout
The Turbo 6 will be available in three color variants:
- Lone Black
- Chasing Light Silver
- Wilderness Green
The Turbo 6V offers different options:
- Lone Black
- Nova White
- Fearless Blue
OnePlus will launch the Turbo 6 series in China on January 8, 2026, at 7 PM local time (6:30 AM IST). According to industry reports, the devices will arrive in India around April or May 2026 as part of the Nord series, following OnePlus’s established naming strategy for the Indian market.
What’s Next
Pricing details remain unannounced and will likely be revealed during the January 8 launch event. Given the Turbo 5’s positioning in the mid-premium segment, expect the Turbo 6 to be priced between ₹25,000–₹35,000 in India when it eventually launches as the Nord 6.
Questions remain about real-world battery performance under heavy usage, charging times with the 80W fast charging, and how the silicon-carbon technology handles long-term degradation. OnePlus has not disclosed battery degradation rates or warranty specifics for the new cell technology.
Software optimization will be critical. The devices are expected to ship with ColorOS 15 (based on Android 15), and OnePlus will need to ensure its software efficiently manages the large battery capacity without introducing overhead.
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When is the OnePlus Turbo 6 launching?
The OnePlus Turbo 6 series will launch in China on January 8, 2026, at 7 PM local time. India launch is expected in Q2 2026 (April–May) as the Nord 6 series.
How big is the OnePlus Turbo 6 battery?
The OnePlus Turbo 6 features a 9,000mAh silicon-carbon battery—the largest in OnePlus history. It supports 80W fast charging and 27W reverse wired charging on the Turbo 6 model.
What processor does the OnePlus Turbo 6 use?
The Turbo 6 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, while the Turbo 6V uses the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor. Both offer flagship-level performance with enhanced battery efficiency.
Will the OnePlus Turbo 6 launch in India?
Yes, reports suggest the Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V will launch in India as the Nord 6 and Nord CE 6, respectively, in the second quarter of 2026, following OnePlus’s established naming convention for the Indian market.
