Head to head

OnePlus Nord CE5 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 May 2026.

The short answer

The OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 82,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera OnePlus Nord CE5 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 8,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
  • OnePlus Nord CE5 charges 13W faster.

Buy the OnePlus Nord CE5 if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification OnePlus Nord CE5 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 82,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date July 8, 2025 (Global/Regional) September 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight Not listed 223 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution Full HD+ (1080 × 2412 pixels approx.) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection basic scratch-resistant glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity (expected mid-range SoC) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali (variant not confirmed) Adreno 710
Operating system Android 15 ( OxygenOS ) Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Main) Secondary sensor (depth/ultrawide – not confirmed) LED flash, HDR, panorama 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash.
Selfie camera 16 MP 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording 4K @30fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging Fast charging (likely 80W or higher) Better 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Yes (version not confirmed) 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor: In-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, OnePlus Nord CE5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

OnePlus Nord CE5 and Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of OnePlus Nord CE5 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

OnePlus Nord CE5 is listed at PKR 82,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 8,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, OnePlus Nord CE5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

OnePlus Nord CE5 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus Nord CE5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. OnePlus Nord CE5 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 80W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, OnePlus Nord CE5 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus Nord CE5 runs the MediaTek Dimensity (expected mid-range SoC) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.