India, Aug. 20 -- The mid-range smartphone market in India is on the verge of fierce competition between two tech giants. The OnePlus Nord 6 and the recently announced iQOO Z11 are aimed at the upper mid-range market. Both offer flagship-level experiences without the top-tier flagship price tag.

On the surface, the two devices appear similar, with both having large batteries, high refresh rates and gaming-focused performance.

But when you look at the specifications and current prices, you'll find two very different philosophies. Let's take a detailed look at how they stack up and which phone offers greater value for your money.

The OnePlus Nord 6 8GB+256GB variant is currently listed at Rs.46,999 on the official OnePlus India store. It...