Nothing Phone (3a) vs Poco F6
The Nothing Phone (3a) (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 $329 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F6 leads — 63/100 vs 60/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,718,632 vs 1,044,507); the Poco F6 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 201g).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Poco F6
- Better camera (61/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1718632 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 1930 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5017 vs 3315
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 179g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $329
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Poco F6, the Poco F6 scores 3 points higher (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 leads (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 leads (58/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 62/100, Poco F6 — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F6 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Poco F6 (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (72/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Poco F6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 1718632 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 5017 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 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 | $329 | $290 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F6
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco F6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Poco F6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F6 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 39.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $39. Poco F6 was $39 cheaper at launch.
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) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Poco F6 (61/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (72/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Poco F6?
The Poco F6 edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Poco F6?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Poco F6 — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Poco F6?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Poco F6?
The Poco F6 leads on performance (74/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Poco F6?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users.