Nothing Phone (2a) vs Poco F8 Pro
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $349 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 59/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 985,261).
Nothing Phone (2a)
Poco F8 Pro
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $529
- Overall rating 59/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 20 points higher (79/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2a) — 58/100, Poco F8 Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 3033306 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $529 |
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 67.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $180. Nothing Phone (2a) was $180 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (91/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 20 points (79/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.