Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Poco X8 Pro
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 59/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,977,887 vs 1,037,391).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 196g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1977887 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 50W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 4 points higher (63/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 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 leads (60/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 47.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (76/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (60/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Poco X8 Pro?
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?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.