Both are fast. The POCO costs noticeably more, but gives you a flagship chip and a huge battery.
Short answer
POCO X8 Pro Max - Dimensity 9500s, 8500 mAh, 100 W, IP68, 12/256 GB as standard. OnePlus Nord 5 - 144 Hz, a 50 MP front camera and much cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | OnePlus Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.83", AMOLED, 1280×2772, 120 Hz | 6.83", AMOLED, 1272×2800, 144 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB | 8/256 GB, 12/512 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 8 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP |
| Front | 20 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 100 W | 80 W |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 |
| Thickness / weight | 8.2 mm / 218 g | 211 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
MediaTek Dimensity 9500s and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. The Dimensity 9500s is newer and more powerful.
Battery
8500 vs 5200 mAh.
Protection
IP68 on the POCO vs IP65 on the OnePlus.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Maximum speed and battery life - POCO X8 Pro Max.
- Price and 144 Hz - OnePlus Nord 5.
FAQ
What charging does the POCO have?
100 W.
What front camera does the OnePlus have?
50 MP.
Which is cheaper?
The OnePlus Nord 5.