The prices are close. Both are gaming mid-rangers with flagship ambitions.
Short answer
POCO X8 Pro - a bigger battery (6500 mAh), 100 W, IP68, cheaper. OnePlus Nord 5 - 144 Hz, a 6.83" display, a 50 MP front camera and OxygenOS.
Key differences
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | OnePlus Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.59", AMOLED, 1268×2756, 120 Hz | 6.83", AMOLED, 1272×2800, 144 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/256 GB, 8/512 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 | 6500 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 100 W | 80 W |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 |
| Thickness / weight | 8.38 mm / 201.47 g | 211 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. Both are sub-flagship level.
Battery
6500 vs 5200 mAh in favour of the POCO.
Protection
POCO - IP68, Nord 5 - IP65.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Battery and protection - POCO X8 Pro.
- Smoothness and selfies - OnePlus Nord 5.
FAQ
What's the Nord 5's refresh rate?
144 Hz.
What battery does the POCO X8 Pro have?
6500 mAh.
Which is cheaper?
The POCO X8 Pro.