Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Poco F6
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Poco F6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $459 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F6 leads — 63/100 vs 61/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,704,455 vs 1,063,109); the Poco F6 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Poco F6
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco F6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1704455 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 1930 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5017 vs 3390
- Faster charging: 90W vs 50W
- Lighter: 179g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $459
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Poco F6, the Poco F6 scores 2 points higher (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 leads (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100, Poco F6 — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F6 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Poco F6 (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (72/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Poco F6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 1704455 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 5017 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $290 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F6
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Poco F6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Poco F6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F6 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 37.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $169. Poco F6 was $169 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F6 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Poco F6 (64/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (72/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Poco F6?
The Poco F6 edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Poco F6?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Poco F6 — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Poco F6?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Poco F6?
The Poco F6 leads on performance (74/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Poco F6?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users.