OnePlus Nord 5 vs Poco X6 Pro
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Poco X6 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra; launch prices were $385 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads — 67/100 vs 60/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Nord 5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,848,224 vs 1,525,486); the Poco X6 Pro is noticeably lighter (186g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Poco X6 Pro
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1848224 vs 1525486
- Better Geekbench Single: 1923 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5179 vs 4265
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco X6 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $385
- Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Poco X6 Pro, the OnePlus Nord 5 scores 7 points higher (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads (66/100 vs 53/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100, Poco X6 Pro — 58/100; 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 OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Poco X6 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Poco X6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1848224 | 1525486 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 4265 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 160.5×74.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $385 | $299 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X6 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X6 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco X6 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Poco X6 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 5 leads Poco X6 Pro by 21.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $86. Poco X6 Pro was $86 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Poco X6 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Poco X6 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord 5 edges out the Poco X6 Pro 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 X6 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Poco X6 Pro — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Poco X6 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on performance (76/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Poco X6 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users. The Poco X6 Pro is a better fit for active users.