OnePlus Nord 2 Lite vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 48/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 592,015); the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite is noticeably lighter (195g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes OnePlus Nord 2 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 218g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 2 Lite | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 2 Lite and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads OnePlus Nord 2 Lite by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The OnePlus Nord 2 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.