OnePlus Nord 5 vs Poco F8
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $385 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 67/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6800); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,848,224).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Poco F8
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $499
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 7 points higher (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1848224 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 211 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $385 | $499 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 40.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $114. OnePlus Nord 5 was $114 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 edges out the OnePlus Nord 5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Poco F8?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Poco F8?
The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Poco F8?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.