Nothing Phone (2) vs Poco F8
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 63/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4700); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,436,722).
Nothing Phone (2)
Poco F8
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Better camera (57/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1436722
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 38/100, Poco F8 — 76/100; 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Poco F8 (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1436722 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $499 |
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Nothing Phone (2) by 53.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Poco F8 was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Poco F8 (57/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (86/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Poco F8?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Poco F8 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Poco F8?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Poco F8?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.