Nothing Phone (3a) vs Poco X6 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Poco X6 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra; launch prices were $329 and $299. Both devices score the same overall rating of 60/100. Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X6 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,520,690 vs 1,044,507); the Poco X6 Pro is noticeably lighter (186g vs 201g).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Poco X6 Pro
- Better camera (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1520690 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 1239 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4265 vs 3315
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $329
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
The Nothing Phone (3a) and the Poco X6 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 60/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 62/100, Poco X6 Pro — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X6 Pro 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 X6 Pro (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Poco X6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 1520690 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 4265 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 160.5×74.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $299 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X6 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X6 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco X6 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Poco X6 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X6 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 31.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $30. Poco X6 Pro was $30 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X6 Pro 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 X6 Pro (61/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X6 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Poco X6 Pro?
Both devices scored 60/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Poco X6 Pro.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Poco X6 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Poco X6 Pro — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Poco X6 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Poco X6 Pro?
The Poco X6 Pro leads on performance (67/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Poco X6 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Poco X6 Pro is a better fit for active users.