Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Poco F8 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $249 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 52/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 884,207).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Poco F8 Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $529
- Overall rating 52/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 27 points higher (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100, Poco F8 Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (70/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3033306 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $529 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $280. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $280 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (70/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 27 points (79/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.