OnePlus Nord 3 5G vs POCO M8 Pro 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the OnePlus Nord 3 5G and the POCO M8 Pro 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| OnePlus Nord 3 5G | POCO M8 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80W | 100W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.74 in | 6.83 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 206 g |
| Released | Jul 2023 | Jan 2026 |
Summary: POCO M8 Pro 5G is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
Display
| OnePlus Nord 3 5G | POCO M8 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1450 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM Dimming, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1800 nits (HBM), 3200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.74 inches | 6.83 inches, 1.5K resolution |
| Resolution | 1240 x 2772 pixels, 450-451 ppi | 1280 x 2772 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | — |
| Features | Eye comfort, Image sharpener, Video color enhancer, Screen color mode, Auto brightness, Manual brightness, 10-bit Color Depth, Up to 1000Hz touch response | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| OnePlus Nord 3 5G | POCO M8 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 (upgradable) | Android 15, HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x 2.7 GHz Cortex-A720, 3x 2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MC10 | Adreno 810 |
Memory
| OnePlus Nord 3 5G | POCO M8 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB, 16GB LPDDR5X | 8GB, 12GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB UFS 3.1 | 256GB, 512GB UFS2.2 |
| Card Slot | No | No (Memory Card Not Supported) |
Main Camera
| OnePlus Nord 3 5G | POCO M8 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide, Sony IMX890, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide, Sony IMX355) + 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro, GalaxyCore GC02M1) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Scene Enhancement, AI Highlight Video, Movie Mode, Ultra Steady Mode, Dual-view Video, Nightscape, Portrait Mode, Video Portrait, Pano, Macro, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Retouching, Filters | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI enhancements, Night Mode |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Modules | — | 50 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) |
Selfie Camera
| OnePlus Nord 3 5G | POCO M8 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.4 (wide, Sony IMX471) | — |
| Features | HDR | HDR, Ultra-Clear Portrait Algorithm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| OnePlus Nord 3 5G | POCO M8 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 6500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 80W wired SUPERVOOC, 1-60% in 15 min (advertised) | 100W wired (100% in ~40 min), 22.5W reverse wired |
Body
| OnePlus Nord 3 5G | POCO M8 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 75.1 x 8.1 mm | 163.34 x 78.31 x 8.31 mm |
| Weight | 193.5 g | 206 g |
| Build | Glass front (Dragontrail Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass or silk/celadon finish), plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic frame, plastic back |
| Colors | Tempest Gray, Misty Green | — |
| Protection | IP54, Dragontrail Glass | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 dust/water resistant |
Comms
| OnePlus Nord 3 5G | POCO M8 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band, 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6E, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX & aptX HD & LDAC & AAC & SBC | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared Port | — | Yes |
Launch
| OnePlus Nord 3 5G | POCO M8 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, July 5 | 2026, January 08 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, July 5 | Available. Released 2026, January 08 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, OnePlus Nord 3 5G or POCO M8 Pro 5G?
POCO M8 Pro 5G — 5,000 mAh for the OnePlus Nord 3 5G versus 6,500 mAh for the POCO M8 Pro 5G.
Which is newer, OnePlus Nord 3 5G or POCO M8 Pro 5G?
POCO M8 Pro 5G — Jul 2023 for the OnePlus Nord 3 5G versus Jan 2026 for the POCO M8 Pro 5G.
Is the OnePlus Nord 3 5G or the POCO M8 Pro 5G rated higher?
We rate the OnePlus Nord 3 5G 8/10 and the POCO M8 Pro 5G 8/10.