Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Poco F8
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $249 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 52/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 884,207).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Poco F8
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $499
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 23 points higher (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100, Poco F8 — 76/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $499 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (86/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Poco F8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Poco F8 — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Poco F8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.