OnePlus Nord 5 vs Poco F8 Ultra
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $385 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 67/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 1,848,224).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $729
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 22 points higher (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1848224 | 3651476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6500 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 | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $385 | $729 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 49.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $344. OnePlus Nord 5 was $344 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (90/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 by 22 points (89/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.