OnePlus Nord 2 vs Poco F8

The OnePlus Nord 2 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 960,724); the OnePlus Nord 2 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 2
Performance 59
Display 69
Camera 40
Battery 50
Portability 70
Value for money 46
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes OnePlus Nord 2 better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $499

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 960724
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1143
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3353
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 59/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 50/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 2 — 46/100, Poco F8 — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (70/100 vs 54/100).

OnePlus Nord 2: The OnePlus Nord 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Nord 2 Poco F8
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200 Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 960724 3119308
Geekbench Single 1143 3041
Geekbench Multi 3353 9494
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.6" OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 3200x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 65W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 16
Weight 189 g 205 g
Launch price $400 $499
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 2
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 2
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 2
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless charging: no data
50
battery
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Nord 2 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Nord 2 MediaTek Dimensity 1200
54/100
960724 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +69.2%
3119308 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads OnePlus Nord 2 by 69.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Nord 2
$400
Poco F8
$499

Launch price difference: $99. OnePlus Nord 2 was $99 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (92/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (90/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (86/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (70/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2 or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2 and the Poco F8?

The OnePlus Nord 2 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Poco F8 — 75/100.

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 2 or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2 over the Poco F8?

The OnePlus Nord 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.