OnePlus Nord 6 vs Poco X8 Pro
The OnePlus Nord 6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $420 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 6 leads — 68/100 vs 63/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the OnePlus Nord 6 is faster in AnTuTu (2,314,061 vs 1,977,887).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 6
Poco X8 Pro
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2314061 vs 1977887
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $420
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 6 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the OnePlus Nord 6 scores 5 points higher (68/100 vs 63/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 6 — 62/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; 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 6 is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 6 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2314061 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $350 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 6
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 6 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 6 leads Poco X8 Pro by 17.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Poco X8 Pro was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord 6 edges out the Poco X8 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 6 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord 6 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord 6 leads on performance (81/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 6 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.