OnePlus Nord 5 vs Poco F9 Ultra
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 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 67/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 6800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 1,848,224); the OnePlus Nord 5 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 238g
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 23 points higher (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (51/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1848224 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 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 | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | $385 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 55.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (90/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (91/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (51/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 by 23 points (90/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord 5 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.