Nothing Phone (3a) vs Poco F8 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $329 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 60/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $529
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 201g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 19 points higher (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, Poco F8 Pro — 78/100; 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 F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 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 | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $529 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 65.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Nothing Phone (3a) was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (91/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.