Nothing Phone (2) vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 1,436,722); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 218g).
Nothing Phone (2)
Poco F8 Ultra
- Lighter: 201g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $729
- Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 1436722
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 38/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436722 | 3640351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $729 |
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2) by 60.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $130. Nothing Phone (2) was $130 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (90/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.