Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Poco X8 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $249 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 52/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 884,207).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Poco X8 Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $350
- Overall rating 52/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 196g vs 199g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 12 points higher (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100, Poco X8 Pro — 68/100; 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $350 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 55.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $101. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $101 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (76/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.