Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Poco F8

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 68/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,405,881).

The Poco F8 edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Performance 64
Display 80
Camera 78
Battery 54
Portability 62
Value for money 68
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $499

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1405881
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 7 points higher (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 68/100, Poco F8 — 76/100; 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Poco F8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1405881 3119308
Geekbench Single 1237 3041
Geekbench Multi 3281 9494
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" OLED
Resolution 2412x1080 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 50W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm
Weight 195 g 205 g
Launch price $449 $499
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
68/100
1405881 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +54.9%
3119308 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 54.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
$449
Poco F8
$499

Launch price difference: $50. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (92/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (78/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (86/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Poco F8?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Poco F8 — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Poco F8?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Poco F8?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 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, budget-conscious buyers.