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).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Poco F6
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $290
- Overall rating 52/100
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F6
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco F6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Poco F6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F6 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 48.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $41. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $41 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.