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-Kabir Jain
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 launched in India at ₹29,999 for the base variant. It’s now at ₹33,999 after two price hikes since launch. If you’ve been waiting to buy, the phone you were eyeing is notably more expensive than it was on day one.
How the Prices Have Changed
The 8GB/128GB model started at ₹29,999 and the 8GB/256GB at ₹32,999. The base variant first went up to ₹31,999, and now it’s climbed again to ₹33,999. The 256GB model currently sits at ₹36,999. Both variants are up ₹4,000 from their launch prices.
Why This Keeps Happening
Memory chip costs have gone up sharply in 2026, and the entire smartphone industry is feeling it. AI data centres and phone makers are competing for the same DRAM and NAND supply, which is pushing prices up across brands.
Nothing CEO Carl Pei even said publicly that memory is now the single most expensive component in a phone, more than the processor and display combined. The Nord CE 6 isn’t the only OnePlus phone affected either. The Nord 6, CE 6 Lite, and OnePlus 15 have also seen multiple hikes since their respective launches.
Is It Still Worth Buying?
The hardware hasn’t changed. The Nord CE 6 still offers an 8,000mAh battery, a 144Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, and 80W fast charging. What’s different is the price.
At ₹33,999, the phone now faces even tougher competition in its segment, and with global memory costs continuing to rise, prices may not ease anytime soon.
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