Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Poco X8 Pro
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $449 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 68/100 vs 64/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 1,405,881).
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Poco X8 Pro
- Lighter: 195g vs 196g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 1405881
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $449
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 4 points higher (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 68/100, 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 is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1405881 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $350 |
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 29.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $99. Poco X8 Pro was $99 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 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 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro edges out the Poco X8 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Poco X8 Pro?
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 X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.