OnePlus Nord 5 vs POCO M8 Pro 5G
43.1Performance37
66.8Display63.7
49.8Camera45.9
78Battery78.5
70.7Features70.7
7 spec wins — OnePlus Nord 53 spec wins — POCO M8 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
OnePlus Nord 5 wins this phone face-off, 58.9 to 55.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+6) and camera (+4). POCO M8 Pro 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OnePlus Nord 5
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 37
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 64
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 46
- 65% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,025 vs 1,227
- 64% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,221 vs 3,183
Reasons to pick the POCO M8 Pro 5G
- 78% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 1,800 nits
- 25% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 80 W
Display
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | POCO M8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.83 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi+1% | 447 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 3,200 nits+78% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | POCO M8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
| AnTuTu | — | 946,831Bottom 36% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 406,873Bottom 43% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 116,332Bottom 30% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 153,400Bottom 25% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 270,226Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,025+65%Top 34% | 1,227Bottom 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,221+64%Top 35% | 3,183Bottom 44% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 100 %Top 3% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | POCO M8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | POCO M8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,800 mAh+5% | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 100 W+25% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | POCO M8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g | 206 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+3% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | POCO M8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | POCO M8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | POCO M8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |