Nothing Phone (3a) vs Poco X8 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $329 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 60/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 1,044,507).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Poco X8 Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $350
- Better camera (61/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 196g vs 201g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 4 points higher (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 62/100, Poco X8 Pro — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 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 X8 Pro (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $350 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 47.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $21. Nothing Phone (3a) was $21 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (76/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 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 X8 Pro (61/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.