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).

The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 27 points (79/100 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 F8 Pro
Performance 91
Display 83
Camera 70
Battery 68
Portability 60
Value for money 80
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $529

  • Overall rating 52/100
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F8 Pro: The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Poco F8 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
70
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Poco F8 Pro
  • 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 F8 Pro
  • 6210 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
52/100
884207 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
79/100 +70.9%
3033306 AnTuTu

Poco F8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Poco F8 Pro
$529

Launch price difference: $280. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $280 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.