Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $249 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 884,207); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $469
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $469 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $220. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $220 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (90/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (77/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.