Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Poco F9 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $459 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,063,109).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $699
- Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 67.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $240. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $240 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (95/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (84/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.