Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Poco F7
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $249 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 52/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 884,207); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Poco F7
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $399
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Poco F7, the Poco F7 scores 14 points higher (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100, Poco F7 — 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 F7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Poco F7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 2205289 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2070 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 6694 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 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 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $399 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Poco F7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 59.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (81/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Poco F7?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Poco F7 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Poco F7?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.