Nothing Phone (3a) vs Poco F7 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $329 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 60/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,932,885 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Poco F7 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $500
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2932885 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Poco F7 Ultra, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 22 points higher (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, Poco F7 Ultra — 86/100; 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 F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Poco F7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 2932885 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco F7 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Poco F7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $171. Nothing Phone (3a) was $171 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (90/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 22 points (82/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Poco F7 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (71/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Poco F7 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.