OnePlus Nord CE5 vs Poco F8 Pro
The OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Apex, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $295 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 61/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE5 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6210); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 1,696,968).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE5
Poco F8 Pro
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6210 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $295 vs $529
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 1696968
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4313
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE5 vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 18 points higher (79/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 35/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord CE5 — 62/100, Poco F8 Pro — 78/100; 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 F8 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (70/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE5 | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 8350 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1696968 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1430 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $295 | $529 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE5 and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 43.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $234. OnePlus Nord CE5 was $234 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (91/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (70/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord CE5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Poco F8 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE5 over the Poco F8 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.