Nothing Phone (3a) vs Poco F8
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $329 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,044,507).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Poco F8
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $499
- Better camera (61/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 62/100, Poco F8 — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Poco F8 (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $499 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $170. Nothing Phone (3a) was $170 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Poco F8 (61/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (86/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Poco F8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Poco F8 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Poco F8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Poco F8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.