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 — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Poco F8
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $499
- Better camera (61/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 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) — 56/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (91/100 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.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9287 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. Nothing Phone (3a) was $170 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (91/100 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.
Frequently asked questions
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 14 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 — 74/100.
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 (91/100 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.