Nothing Phone (2) vs Poco X8 Pro
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $599 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 63/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4700); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 1,436,722).
Nothing Phone (2)
Poco X8 Pro
- Better camera (57/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 1436722
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 196g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $599
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 1 points higher (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 38/100, Poco X8 Pro — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1436722 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $350 |
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (2) by 27.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $249. Poco X8 Pro was $249 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (57/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (68/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (2) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.