Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Poco X6 Pro

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Poco X6 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra; launch prices were $249 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X6 Pro leads — 60/100 vs 52/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X6 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,520,690 vs 884,207).

The Poco X6 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 48
Portability 56
Value for money 58
Poco X6 Pro
Performance 67
Display 83
Camera 43
Battery 53
Portability 64
Value for money 62
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $299

  • Overall rating 52/100
What makes Poco X6 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1520690 vs 884207
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1239 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4265 vs 2813
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 186g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (67/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Poco X6 Pro, the Poco X6 Pro scores 8 points higher (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 Pro leads (67/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100, Poco X6 Pro — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X6 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco X6 Pro: The Poco X6 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Poco X6 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra
AnTuTu 884207 1520690
Geekbench Single 1011 1239
Geekbench Multi 2813 4265
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 14 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm 160.5×74.3×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 186 g
Launch price $249 $299
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Poco X6 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Poco X6 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 X6 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Poco X6 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
52/100
884207 AnTuTu
Poco X6 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra
60/100 +41.9%
1520690 AnTuTu

Poco X6 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 41.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Poco X6 Pro
$299

Launch price difference: $50. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $50 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X6 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco X6 Pro?

The Poco X6 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Poco X6 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Poco X6 Pro — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco X6 Pro?

The Poco X6 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco X6 Pro?

The Poco X6 Pro leads on performance (67/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Poco X6 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X6 Pro is a better fit for active users.