OnePlus Nord CE5 vs Poco F8
The OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Apex, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $295 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 61/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7100); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,696,968).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE5
Poco F8
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $295 vs $499
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1696968
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE5 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 13 points higher (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 68/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord CE5 — 62/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE5 | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 8350 Apex | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1696968 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1430 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $295 | $499 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE5 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 45.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $204. OnePlus Nord CE5 was $204 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (91/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the OnePlus Nord CE5 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (86/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord CE5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Poco F8?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE5 over the Poco F8?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.