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 — 64/100 vs 59/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 1,037,391).

The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 57
Display 80
Camera 60
Battery 49
Portability 59
Value for money
Poco X8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 57
Value for money 68
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: 1982033 vs 1037391
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1111
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2560
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 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 5 points higher (64/100 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 (68/100 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (68/100 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).

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco X8 Pro: The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Poco X8 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 1037391 1982033
Geekbench Single 1111 1553
Geekbench Multi 2560 6403
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 50W 100W
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/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera
Poco X8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
59/100
1037391 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
64/100 +47.7%
1982033 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 47.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknown
Poco X8 Pro
$350
Detailed 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (68/100 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 5 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 — 64/100.

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 Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.