Bad News for Buyers: The OnePlus Nord 6 Just Got a Price Hike in India

If you’ve been sitting on the fence about picking up the new OnePlus Nord 6, you might want to check your budget again. In a move that’s catching many by surprise, OnePlus has officially increased the price of its latest mid-range contender in the Indian market, just a month after its initial debut.

What Are the New Prices?

When the Nord 6 launched in early April, it was positioned as a high-value powerhouse. The base model (8GB RAM / 256GB storage) started at ₹38,999, while the beefier 12GB RAM variant was priced at ₹41,999.

Those days are gone. Here is the updated pricing you’ll see on digital storefronts today:

• 8GB + 256GB: Now ₹41,999 (Up from ₹38,999)
• 12GB + 256GB: Now ₹46,999 (Up from ₹41,999)

That’s a significant jump, especially for the top-tier model which saw a ₹5,000 increase. It’s quite rare to see a price hike so soon after a product launch; usually, we’re waiting for the first big festive sale to see prices go the other way.

Why the Sudden Change?

OnePlus hasn’t put out a formal statement explaining the adjustment, but industry experts point toward the rising costs of global components. Memory and storage chips (RAM and NAND flash) have been getting more expensive lately, and it looks like those costs are finally trickling down to the consumer.

Is There Any Way to Save?

It’s not all doom and gloom. If you’re still dead-set on the Nord 6, you can take a bit of the sting out of the new price tag. OnePlus is still offering instant discounts of up to ₹2,000 for customers using specific bank cards for EMI transactions. It’s not a huge discount, but it helps bridge the gap back toward those original launch prices.

Before you commit to the higher price, it is always a good idea to see if the hardware still justifies the cost. You can dive into the details and see how it performs in real-world use by checking out a full hands-on review to see if it still fits your needs.