Nothing Phone (2a) vs Poco F8

The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $349 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 59/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance 58
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 48
Portability 59
Value for money 58
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $499

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 985261
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1100
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3000
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 58/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 16 points higher (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2a) — 58/100, Poco F8 — 76/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Poco F8 (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).

Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Poco F8
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 985261 3119308
Geekbench Single 1100 3041
Geekbench Multi 3000 9494
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" OLED
Resolution 2412x1084 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm
Weight 190 g 205 g
Launch price $349 $499
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
59/100
985261 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +68.4%
3119308 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
Poco F8
$499

Launch price difference: $150. Nothing Phone (2a) was $150 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (92/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Poco F8 (57/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (86/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Poco F8?

The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Poco F8 — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Poco F8?

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

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Poco F8?

The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.