OnePlus 13T vs Poco X8
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco X8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; launch prices were $650 and $389. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 55/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 has the bigger battery (8340 mAh vs 6260); the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 829,894); the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Poco X8
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 185g vs 223g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Poco X8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8340 vs 6260 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $389 vs $650
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Poco X8, the OnePlus 13T scores 19 points higher (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 35/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Poco X8 — 40/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Poco X8 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Poco X8 (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Poco X8 (66/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Poco X8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 829894 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1009 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2892 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 8340 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $389 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8
- 8340 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and Poco X8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Poco X8 by 282.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $261. Poco X8 was $261 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Poco X8 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Poco X8 (53/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Poco X8 (66/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Poco X8?
The OnePlus 13T is noticeably better than the Poco X8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Poco X8?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Poco X8 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Poco X8?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Poco X8?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Poco X8?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.