OnePlus Nord 5 vs POCO X8 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: OnePlus Nord 5 vs POCO X8 Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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OnePlus Nord 5OnePlus Nord 5Global · 8GB · 256GB
POCO X8 ProPOCO X8 ProGlobal · 8GB · 256GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
OnePlus Nord 5
OnePlus Nord 5
Global · 8GB · 256GB
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POCO X8 Pro
POCO X8 Pro
Global · 8GB · 256GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		9.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 8.7Design & Materials 8.4Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 8.0Performance & Hardware 8.3Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.5Camera 7.1Camera
Connectivity score 8.4 Connectivity 8.3 Connectivity
Battery score 7.3 Battery 8.1 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.2
6 reviews
9.3
66 reviews

Technical specifications of the OnePlus Nord 5 vs POCO X8 Pro

Specs stores to buy OnePlus Nord 5 OnePlus Nord 5
Global · 8GB · 256GB 		where to buy POCO X8 Pro POCO X8 Pro
Global · 8GB · 256GB
Inches 6.83" 6.59"
Resolution QHD QHD
Usable surface 92% useful 89% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 77.0 mm
163.4 mm
8.1 mm 		75.2 mm
157.5 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 211 g 204 g
Micro SnapD. 8s Gen3
Octa-Core 		Dimensity 8500
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 1.782.095
v11 		2.285.536
v11
Battery 5200 mAh 6500 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
LYT-700C
2 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.5
IMX882
2
Selfie Camera SELF 50 Mpx · ƒ/2.4 SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 16 Android 16

Brand
Brand OnePlus POCO
Aliases CPH2709 2511FPC34G

Release Date
Release date July 2025,
1 year ago 		March 2026,
4 months ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

OnePlus Nord 5
POCO X8 Pro
OnePlus Nord 5
POCO X8 Pro
Size
77.0 mm • 163.4 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.2 mm • 157.5 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 211 g 204 g
Usable surface 92 % 89 %
Materials Glass, Aluminium Glass, Metal
Resistance IP65 IP68
IP69
Colors
White
Gray
Beige
Ice
Black
White
Red
Yellow
Green
Cyan

Screen
Diagonal 6.83" 6.59"
Type AMOLED AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution QHD
1272 x 2800 px 		QHD
1268 x 2756 px
Density 456 Pixels per inch 460 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 2160 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Refresh rate 144 Hz
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Peak brightness - 1800 cd/m²
  • Max brightness HBM - 1100 cd/m²
  • Max brightness HBM - 1400 cd/m²
  • Peak brightness - 2200 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Scratch resistant
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • SGS Certified
  • TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified
  • TÜV Low Blue Light
  • 3840 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 480 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 3500 cd/m²
  • 8000000:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 12 Bits panel (10-bit +2-bit FRC)
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
8.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.2
9.6
Is it comfortable?
8.8
9.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.3
9.3
Number of reviews
6 reviews
66 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen3 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
CPU 1x3 Ghz Cortex-X4, 4x2,8 Ghz Cortex-A720, 3x2,0 Ghz Cortex-A520 3.4GHz Cortex-A725 + 3x3.2GHz Cortex-A725 + 4x2.2GHz Cortex-A725
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 735 Mali-G720 MC8

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5X RAM LPDDR5X

Antutu
Score
1.782.095
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 92% of devices
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2.285.536
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 93% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 256 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 4.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Geomagnetic
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.8
9.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.8
9.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.0
9.3
Number of reviews
6 reviews
66 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.5
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony LYT-700C Sony IMX882
Type CMOS CMOS
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.56" 1/1.95"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Omnivision OV08D10
Unknown
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Pixel size
1.12 µm
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/4"
--

Features
Flash Quad LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Flicker sensor
  • Noise reduction
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 50 Mpx 20 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Samsung S5KJN5 Unknown
Type ISOCELL Unknown
Pixel size 0.64 µm --
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/2.76" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.3
8.4
Quality of nighttime photos
8.2
7.0
Quality of selfies
9.7
7.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.8
8.7
Number of reviews
6 reviews
66 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
No official network bands
No official network bands

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 6E
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.4 Bluetooth 6.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • LHDC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • No official network bands
  • NFC eSE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • No official network bands

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.6
9.4
Quality of the GPS
9.8
9.2
And the WiFi?
9.8
9.4
Number of reviews
6 reviews
66 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5200 mAh
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6500 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
80.0W 		Yes,
100.0W
Others
  • Bypass Charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 17%
    One day
  • 83%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 42%
    One day
  • 55%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
6 reviews
66 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • OxygenOS 16 (Android 16)
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
  • HyperOS 3.X (Android 16)
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 100%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 25%
    Every six months
  • 75%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 55%
    Every six months
  • 45%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
6 reviews
66 reviews
Prices
From $ 310 --
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