Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 59/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 218g).
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 190g vs 218g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 60.5% in our overall performance rating.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (90/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (60/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (77/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
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 X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.