Nothing Phone (3) vs Poco F9 Ultra

The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 77/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 2,371,693); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 238g).

The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (3)

Performance 82
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 63
Portability 49
Value for money 68

Poco F9 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 91
Portability 31
Value for money —

What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?

  • Lighter: 198g vs 238g

  • Better portability (49/100 vs 31/100)

What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 2371693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6847
  • Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5150 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 81/100)
  • Longer battery life (91/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 13 points higher (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (49/100 vs 31/100).

Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Poco F9 Ultra: The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (3) Poco F9 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2371693 4165108
Geekbench Single 2162 3639
Geekbench Multi 6847 11047
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 5150 mAh 8050 mAh
Charging 65W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm
Weight 198 g 238 g
Launch price $799 —

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (3)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Poco F9 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (3)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Poco F9 Ultra

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (3)

  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery

Poco F9 Ultra

  • 8050 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
91
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
77/100
2371693 AnTuTu
Poco F9 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +43.1%
4165108 AnTuTu

Poco F9 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3) by 43.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (3)

$799

Poco F9 Ultra

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (98/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (91/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (49/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Poco F9 Ultra?

The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Poco F9 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Poco F9 Ultra?

The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 81/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Poco F9 Ultra?

The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Poco F9 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.