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 — 75/100 vs 59/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 57
Display 80
Camera 60
Battery 49
Portability 59
Value for money
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
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: 3119308 vs 1037391
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1111
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2560
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (92/100 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 16 points higher (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 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 (92/100 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).

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Poco F8
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1037391 3119308
Geekbench Single 1111 3041
Geekbench Multi 2560 9494
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/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
59/100
1037391 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +66.7%
3119308 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 66.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknown
Poco F8
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 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 16 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 — 75/100.

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 (92/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Poco F8?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.