ZuPickOnePlus Nord CE5 5G vs POCO X8 Pro Max
₹35,499 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 CE5 5G if
- you care most about display, camera — it scores higher there.
- you want to spend less: it is ₹35,499.
- Excellent AMOLED display.
Buy the POCO X8 Pro Max if
- you care most about value — it scores higher there.
- Huge battery reserve.
Score by score
| Category | OnePlus Nord CE5 5G | POCO X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Performance | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Display | 4.5 (higher) ✓ | 4.1 |
| Camera | 4.0 (higher) ✓ | 3.0 |
| Value | 2.8 | 3.2 (higher) ✓ |
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 CE5 5G | POCO X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Display | 6.77 inches (17.2 cm) | 6.83 inches (17.35 cm) |
| RAM & storage | 8 GB RAM + 128 GB, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB | 12 GB RAM + 256 GB, 12 GB RAM + 512 GB |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s |