Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $249 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 884,207); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Poco F8 Ultra
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $729
- Better portability (56/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3640351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $729 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 75.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $480. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $480 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.