Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Poco F7 Pro

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Poco F7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $249 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 52/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,180,606 vs 884,207); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably lighter (199g vs 220g).

The Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 28 points (80/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 48
Portability 56
Value for money 58
Poco F7 Pro
Performance 87
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 46
Value for money 86
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 220g
  • Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $499

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco F7 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2180606 vs 884207
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Poco F7 Pro, the Poco F7 Pro scores 28 points higher (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100, Poco F7 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F7 Pro: The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Poco F7 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 884207 2180606
Geekbench Single 1011 3041
Geekbench Multi 2813 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 32 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm
Weight 199 g 220 g
Launch price $249 $499
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Poco F7 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Poco F7 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Poco F7 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:00 hrs, total 28:39 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Poco F7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
52/100
884207 AnTuTu
Poco F7 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100 +59.5%
2180606 AnTuTu

Poco F7 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 59.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Poco F7 Pro
$499

Launch price difference: $250. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $250 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (87/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (67/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (87/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco F7 Pro?

The Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 28 points (80/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Poco F7 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Poco F7 Pro — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco F7 Pro?

The Poco F7 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco F7 Pro?

The Poco F7 Pro leads on performance (87/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Poco F7 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.