Nothing Phone (2a) vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $349 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 59/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 218g).
Nothing Phone (2a)
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 190g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $469
- Better camera (57/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2a) — 58/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $469 |
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 62.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $120. Nothing Phone (2a) was $120 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (90/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (57/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (77/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.