Nothing Phone (2a) vs Poco F6

The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Poco F6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $349 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F6 leads — 63/100 vs 59/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,718,632 vs 985,261).

The Poco F6 edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance 58
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 48
Portability 59
Value for money 58
Poco F6
Performance 74
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 58
Portability 72
Value for money 70
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco F6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1718632 vs 985261
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1930 vs 1100
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5017 vs 3000
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 179g vs 190g
  • Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $349

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 58/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Poco F6, the Poco F6 scores 4 points higher (63/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 leads (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 leads (58/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2a) — 58/100, Poco F6 — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F6 and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Poco F6 (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).

Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F6: The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Poco F6
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 985261 1718632
Geekbench Single 1100 1930
Geekbench Multi 3000 5017
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1084 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 Android 14 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 2400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP64
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm 160.5×74.5×8.0 mm
Weight 190 g 179 g
Launch price $349 $290
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Poco F6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Poco F6
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Poco F6
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Poco F6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
59/100
985261 AnTuTu
Poco F6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
63/100 +42.7%
1718632 AnTuTu

Poco F6 leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 42.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
Poco F6
$290

Launch price difference: $59. Poco F6 was $59 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (74/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F6 and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Poco F6 (57/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Poco F6?

The Poco F6 edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Poco F6?

The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Poco F6 — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Poco F6?

The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Poco F6?

The Poco F6 leads on performance (74/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Poco F6?

The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users.