Side-by-side technical data
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Comparison between Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Xiaomi Poco X8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nothing and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Phone (3a) Lite | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Camera | 5.6 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Weight
- 199 g
- against 223 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 8.6 mm
Xiaomi Poco X8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 9,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,500 nits
- against 3,000 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3a) Lite | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 939,571 | 678,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,026 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,932 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 853 | — |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3a) Lite | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | Black, White, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 163.5 mm |
| Weight | 199 g Best value | 223 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.7 % | 89.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP68, IP69, IP69K Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Phone (3a) Lite | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 9,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 67 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 53 h 56 min | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 | — |
Display
| Specification | Phone (3a) Lite | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.77″ | 6.83″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,392 px | 2,772 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 447 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 1,000 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Panda Glass, Mohs Level 5, HDR, Ultra HDR, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LTPO | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Phone (3a) Lite | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Phone (3a) Lite | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Phone (3a) Lite | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 16 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | 6 years Best value |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Phone (3a) Lite | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Tethering, VoLTE, Computer Sync, USB 2.0 | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.98 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.28 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 3,270 Mbps Best value | 2,900 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,270 Mbps Best value | 1,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Phone (3a) Lite | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Phone (3a) Lite | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A001T | 2607DPC18G |
