Nothing Phone (3a) vs Poco F7
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $329 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 60/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Poco F7
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $399
- Better camera (61/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Poco F7, the Poco F7 scores 6 points higher (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, Poco F7 — 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 F7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 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 F7 (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (68/100 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 2199079 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 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 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Poco F7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 52.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Nothing Phone (3a) was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (80/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 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 F7 (61/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (68/100 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?
The Poco F7 edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Poco F7?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Poco F7 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Poco F7?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Poco F7?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.