The Pixel lineup has been a part of my smartphone rotation ever since the first model launched way back in 2016. And like everyone else, I’m a big fan of a good deal. So, the Pixel A-series smartphones has, predictably, been of particular interest to me. The idea of blending good-enough specs with excellent value isn’t new, but when paired with Google’s clean software and cutting-edge AI smarts, there’s a lot to like here on paper. But times are changing, and the definition of value continues to get redefined year on year.In an AI-first market, OnePlus is going against the grain with an old-school value-conscious flagship killer.I have grown increasingly weary of Google’s dogmatic insistence on an AI-first strategy, particularly when so many of those headline features remain exclusive to North America. So, when the first rumors about the OnePlus Nord 6 started circulating, I was more than intrigued. Especially about that 9,000mAh battery.