OnePlus Nord 3 vs Poco F9 Ultra
The OnePlus Nord 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 60/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 1,542,660); the OnePlus Nord 3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 3
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Nord 3 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 238g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 1542660
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 3 vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 30 points higher (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (61/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 3 | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1542660 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1693 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4384 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.1×8.2 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 3 and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord 3 by 63.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (91/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (61/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 by 30 points (90/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord 3 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 3 over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for active users. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.