Nothing Phone (4a) vs Poco X8 Pro
The Nothing Phone (4a) (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 $349 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 62/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,977,887 vs 1,039,119).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $350
- Better camera (61/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1977887 vs 1039119
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 1 points higher (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) — 58/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; 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 X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 67W | |
| 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 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 47.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Nothing Phone (4a) was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (76/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (61/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.