Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $459 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-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 1,063,102); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 218g).
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 201g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $469
- Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 1063102
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 52/100, 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) Pro (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063102 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $469 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 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) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 59.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $10. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $10 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (90/100 vs 60/100).
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 Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (64/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (77/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
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 X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.