Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Poco F8
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $459 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-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 1,063,102).
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Poco F8
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $499
- Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1063102
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 50W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 52/100, 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) Pro (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Poco F8 (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1063102 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $499 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 65.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $40. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $40 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Poco F8 (64/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (86/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Poco F8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Poco F8 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Poco F8?
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 F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Poco F8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.