Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Poco X8 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $459 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 61/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,977,887 vs 1,063,109).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1977887 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 50W
- Lighter: 196g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $459
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 2 points higher (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 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 leads (60/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; 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 X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro 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 X8 Pro (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 67W | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 46.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $109. Poco X8 Pro was $109 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (76/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro 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 X8 Pro (64/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro 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 X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Poco X8 Pro?
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?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.