Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Poco F6

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Poco F6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $249 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F6 leads — 63/100 vs 52/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,718,632 vs 884,207); the Poco F6 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 199g).

The Poco F6 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 48
Portability 56
Value for money 58
Poco F6
Performance 74
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 58
Portability 72
Value for money 70
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $290

  • Overall rating 52/100
What makes Poco F6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1718632 vs 884207
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1930 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5017 vs 2813
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 179g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Poco F6, the Poco F6 scores 11 points higher (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 leads (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 leads (58/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100, Poco F6 — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F6 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F6 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (72/100 vs 56/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F6: The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Poco F6
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 884207 1718632
Geekbench Single 1011 1930
Geekbench Multi 2813 5017
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 14 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 2400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP64
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm 160.5×74.5×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 179 g
Launch price $249 $290
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Poco F6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Poco F6
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Poco F6
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Poco F6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
52/100
884207 AnTuTu
Poco F6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
63/100 +48.6%
1718632 AnTuTu

Poco F6 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 48.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Poco F6
$290

Launch price difference: $41. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $41 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (74/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F6 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F6 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (72/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco F6?

The Poco F6 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Poco F6?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Poco F6 — 63/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco F6?

The Poco F6 leads on performance (74/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Poco F6?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users.