OnePlus Nord 5 vs Poco X8 Pro
The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $385 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 5 leads — 67/100 vs 64/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,085,754 vs 1,848,224); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Poco X8 Pro
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1923 vs 1555
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2085754 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 5179
- Lighter: 196g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $385
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the OnePlus Nord 5 scores 3 points higher (67/100 vs 64/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100, Poco X8 Pro — 62/100; 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 X8 Pro and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). 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 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1848224 | 2085754 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $385 | $350 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 11.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $35. Poco X8 Pro was $35 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
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 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord 5 edges out the Poco X8 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord 5 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.