Nothing Phone (3) vs Poco F8
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 74/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5150); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,371,693).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Poco F8
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Poco F8, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 3 points higher (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 24.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Poco F8 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (86/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Poco F8?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Poco F8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Poco F8?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Poco F8?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Poco F8?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.