ZuPickOnePlus Nord 5 5G vs POCO X8 Pro Max
₹44,999 against ₹45,999, November 2026. Both scored out of five against other phones at the same price.
The two phones
Which should you buy
Buy the OnePlus Nord 5 5G if
- you care most about camera, value — it scores higher there.
- you want to spend less: it is ₹44,999.
- Very strong performance.
Buy the POCO X8 Pro Max if
- you care most about battery, performance — it scores higher there.
- Huge battery reserve.
Score by score
| Category | OnePlus Nord 5 5G | POCO X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 3.9 | 4.8 (higher) ✓ |
| Performance | 4.2 | 4.8 (higher) ✓ |
| Display | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Camera | 3.9 (higher) ✓ | 3.0 |
| Value | 4.1 (higher) ✓ | 3.2 |
A gap under a tenth of a point is shown as a draw: the scores are judgements to one decimal place, and calling 3.4 against 3.5 a win claims a precision we do not have. How we rate.
Where they differ
Only the specifications that are not the same on both. Anything not listed here, they match on.
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 5 5G | POCO X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| RAM & storage | 8 GB RAM + 256 GB, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB, 12 GB RAM + 512 GB | 12 GB RAM + 256 GB, 12 GB RAM + 512 GB |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SM8635 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s |
Or consider the POCO X8 Pro 5G
At around the same money we score it higher than both of these.
