OnePlus Nord 5 vs Poco F9 Pro
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $385 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 67/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,848,224).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Poco F9 Pro
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6330 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $699
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 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 refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 211g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 17 points higher (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 F9 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1848224 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $385 | $699 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 42.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $314. OnePlus Nord 5 was $314 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (95/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (74/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 5 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Poco F9 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Poco F9 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.