OnePlus Nord CE5 vs Poco F9 Pro
The OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Apex, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $295 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE5 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,696,968).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE5
Poco F9 Pro
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6330 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $295 vs $699
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1696968
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4313
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE5 vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 68/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord CE5 — 62/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 F9 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE5 | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 8350 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1696968 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1430 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $295 | $699 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE5 and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 47.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $404. OnePlus Nord CE5 was $404 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (95/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (74/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (84/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Poco F9 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE5 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE5 over the Poco F9 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.