Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 1,405,881); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 218g).
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Poco F8 Ultra
- Lighter: 195g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $729
- Better portability (62/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 1405881
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 68/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1405881 | 3640351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $729 |
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 61.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $280. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $280 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (85/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.