OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite vs Poco F9 Ultra
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 49/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 592,015); the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is noticeably lighter (195g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 238g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 41 points higher (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (59/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8050 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 680 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.5×76.0×8.3 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite by 85.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (91/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (90/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (91/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (59/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite by 41 points (90/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.