Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Poco F8 Pro
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 68/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 1,355,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $529
- Better camera (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 11 points higher (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $529 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 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 (4a) Pro and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 55.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $80. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $80 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.