OnePlus Nord N300 5G vs Poco F5
The Verdict
Poco F5 delivers significantly better value for the extra $121 investment. It features a superior AMOLED display with 2400x1080 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate compared to Nord N300's 1612x720 IPS panel at 90Hz, making scrolling and media consumption noticeably smoother. The Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor vastly outperforms MediaTek Dimensity 810, delivering substantially faster app launches and gaming performance. Poco F5's 64MP main camera with OIS and 4K video recording eclipses Nord N300's basic 48MP setup limited to 1080p. Storage differences are stark: 256GB on Poco versus 64GB on Nord, paired with double the RAM (8GB vs 4GB). Both pack 5000mAh batteries, but Poco's 67W charging doubles Nord's 33W speed. Poco adds IP53 dust/water resistance, aluminum frame, and Android 13 versus Nord's Android 12. Nord N300 targets absolute budget buyers needing basic functionality and 5G, while Poco F5 suits anyone wanting flagship features at mid-range pricing. At nearly $350, Poco F5 remains exceptional value for its specs and performance tier. Nord N300 feels outdated with its entry-level Dimensity processor and low-res LCD screen, making Poco the clear winner for most users.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus Nord N300 5G if…
- →5G connectivity at a budget-friendly $228
- →33W SUPERVOOC fast charging at this price is impressive
- →5000 mAh battery provides reliable two-day endurance
Buy the Poco F5 if…
- →Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- →Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- →67W fast charging at a budget price
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
OnePlus Nord N300 5G
Pros
- 5G connectivity at a budget-friendly $228
- 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging at this price is impressive
- 5000 mAh battery provides reliable two-day endurance
- Clean OxygenOS with minimal bloatware
- NFC for contactless payments
Cons
- HD+ resolution is noticeably low on the 6.56-inch display
- Only 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage is very tight
- 2 MP depth sensor is essentially useless
- Dimensity 810 is basic — limited gaming capability
- Only one OS update promised
Poco F5
Pros
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- 67W fast charging at a budget price
- Lightweight and slim design
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Cons
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- IP53 splash resistance is minimal
- MIUI heavy software experience
- No telephoto lens
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord N300 5G | Poco F5 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 (OxygenOS 12.1) | Android 13 (MIUI 14 for POCO) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 190 g | 181 g |
| Material | Plastic frame and back | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | None | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 163.8 x 75.1 x 8.0 mm | 161.9 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.8, PDAF | 64 MP, f/1.79, OIS |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W SUPERVOOC | 67W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1612 x 720 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 550 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 725 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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