Nothing Phone (1) vs Poco X8 Power
Compare Nothing Phone (1) vs Poco X8 Power side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 4500mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (1)
$469
3categories won
Poco
X8 Power
$349
7categories won
6 categories tied · 16 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco X8 Power takes the overall win
The Poco X8 Power proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (1), outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Phone (1) leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the X8 Power. Choose the X8 Power if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (1) if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
X8 Power takes battery honors offering 10,000 mAh alongside 100W charging.
X8 Power provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and 12GB RAM.
Phone (1) wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
X8 Power wins on budget and value at $349 compared to $469.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Phone (1) vs X8 Power: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (1) | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55" | 6.67" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nitsWinner | 450 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (1) | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Process node | 6 nm | 4 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 605,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 2980 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (1) | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 4K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (1) | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 10,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (1) | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193.5 gWinner | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.6 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68/IP69K |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 front and back | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (1) | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS updates | 3 years | — |
| Security updates | 4 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (1) | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | — |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $469 | $349Winner |
Nothing Phone (1)
Carl Pei's groundbreaking debut smartphone, the Nothing Phone (1) introduced the iconic Glyph Interface with 900 individual LEDs, transparent industrial design, symmetrical OLED borders, and wireless charging on a mid-range Qualcomm chip.
- Display
- 6.55"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
Poco X8 Power
The Poco X8 Power is a highly specialized endurance phone built around a massive 10,000 mAh battery and IP69K ruggedness. While it offers strong Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance and 100W charging, its dim LCD screen and outdated Android 13 software severely limit its mainstream appeal.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 10,000mAh