Nothing Phone (3a) vs Poco X8 Power
Compare Nothing Phone (3a) vs Poco X8 Power side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5200mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (3a)
$349
4categories won
Poco
X8 Power
$349
4categories won
8 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 (3a), outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the X8 Power leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the X8 Power. Choose the X8 Power if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (3a) if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
X8 Power takes battery honors offering 10,000 mAh alongside 100W charging.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro and smooth everyday multitasking.
X8 Power takes photography with 50MP optics.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $349.
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 (3a) vs X8 Power: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3a) | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.67" |
| Resolution | 1084 x 2412Winner | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nitsWinner | 450 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3a) | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 8900 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3a) | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 4K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3a) | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 10,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3a) | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 gWinner | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.6 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68/IP69K |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, translucent polycarbonate rear panel with Glyph LEDs | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3a) | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 13 |
| OS updates | 3 years | — |
| Security updates | 3 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3a) | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | — |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $349 | $349 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing continues its mission to make smartphones fun again with the Phone (3a), pairing its translucent Glyph LED aesthetic with custom Dimensity 7350 Pro power and a bloatware-free Android 15 experience.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
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