OnePlus’ Nord series has always walked a fine line between affordability and aspiration. With the Nord 6, however, the smartphone brand seems to be pushing closer than ever to the premium end of the market. It promises a bit more than just incremental upgrades, particularly in design, durability, and battery life, even if a few compromises remain in areas like materials and storage options. It does not shake things up quite like the Nord 5 did, but instead builds on what already worked. The result is a smartphone that feels more refined than its predecessor, while also facing tougher competition in the midrange segment where expectations keep getting higher. As the future direction of OnePlus continues to evolve, here’s how the Nord 6 held up after nearly a month of use. Design and durability In terms of the design, the Nord 6 borrows heavily from the flagship OnePlus 15 rather than its own predecessor.…