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).

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 38
Poco F8 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 90
Camera 90
Battery 85
Portability 49
Value for money 90
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 218g
  • Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $729

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
Poco F8 Ultra: 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.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Poco F8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436722 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +60.5%
3640351 AnTuTu

Poco F8 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2) by 60.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
Poco F8 Ultra
$729

Launch price difference: $130. Nothing Phone (2) was $130 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.