OnePlus Nord CE5 vs Poco F6
The OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Apex, while the Poco F6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $295 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F6 leads — 63/100 vs 61/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE5 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,704,455 vs 1,696,968); the Poco F6 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE5
Poco F6
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Poco F6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1704455 vs 1696968
- Better Geekbench Single: 1930 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5017 vs 4313
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 179g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $295
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE5 vs the Poco F6, the Poco F6 scores 2 points higher (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 leads (68/100 vs 58/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord CE5 — 62/100, Poco F6 — 66/100; 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 F6 and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F6 and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F6 and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (72/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE5 | Poco F6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 8350 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1696968 | 1704455 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 5017 | |
| Display | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1430 nits | 2400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $295 | $290 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F6
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco F6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE5 and Poco F6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F6 leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 0.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $5. Poco F6 was $5 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F6 and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F6 and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (72/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Poco F6?
The Poco F6 edges out the OnePlus Nord CE5 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Poco F6?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Poco F6 — 63/100.
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE5 over the Poco F6?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users. The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users.