Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Poco F8
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 59/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Poco F8
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 50W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 15 points higher (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Poco F8 (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 66.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (91/100 vs 57/100).
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 (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Poco F8 (60/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (86/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Poco F8?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Poco F8?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.