Nothing Phone (2a) vs POCO X8 Pro Max (Specs, Price & Features)

Compare Nothing Phone (2a) vs POCO X8 Pro Max side by side. Discover differences in specifications, performance, camera, battery, and more to find the best smartphone for your needs in the Philippines.

SpecsNothing Phone (2a)POCO X8 Pro Max
General
BrandNothingPoco
ModelPhone (2a)X8 Pro Max
Release DateMarch 12, 2024March 17, 2026
StatusAvailable-
SIM TypeDual SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual Nano-SIM
Price₱18,990₱18,999
Build & Design
Dimensions161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm162.9 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm
Weight190 g218 g
Build MaterialGorilla Glass 5 front, plastic frame, transparent plastic backGorilla Glass 7i (Front), Fiberglass (Back), Metal Frame
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 (Dust and splash resistant)-
ColorsBlack, White, Milk, Blue (Special Edition)Black, White, Blue
Display
Screen Size6.7 inches6.83 inches
Display TypeFlexible AMOLED, 1.07 billion colors, HDR10+1.5K Ultra-bright AMOLED (12-bit, 68B colors)
Resolution1080 x 2412 pixels (FHD+)2772 x 1280 pixels
Refresh Rate120Hz (Adaptive 30-120Hz)120Hz (Adaptive)
Aspect Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Density (PPI)394 PPI-
Brightness700 nits (typ) / 1100 nits (HBM) / 1300 nits (peak)-
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm)MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (1x3.73 GHz Cortex-X925, 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4, 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720)
GPUMali-G610 MC4Immortalis-G925 MC11
RAM Options8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X12GB (LPDDR5X 9600Mbps)
Internal Storage Options128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2)256GB / 512GB (UFS 4.1)
Expandable StorageNoNo
Software & Features
Operating SystemAndroid 14 (Upgradable to Android 15)Android 16 (Xiaomi HyperOS 3)

UI / SkinNothing OS 2.5 / 2.6HyperOS 3
Special FeaturesGlyph Interface (3-light strip design), ChatGPT integration, clean software experience (zero bloatware), Advanced Cooling System.IP68/IP69/IP69K Water & Dust Resistance, Google Gemini integration, Circle to Search, 3D IceLoop Cooling System (5800mm² area).
Camera
Main Camera50MP (f/1.9, 24mm wide, OIS, PDAF)50 MP, f/1.5 (Light Fusion 600) with OIS
Secondary50MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2, 114˚ FOV)8 MP (Ultra-wide, f/2.2)
FeaturesUltra XDR, Night Mode, Motion Capture, Portrait ModeHDR, Night Mode, Motion Tracking Focus, AI Eraser, 50MP Mode

Video Recording4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 60/120fps (gyro-EIS)4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120/240/960fps (Gyro-EIS)
Front Camera32MP (f/2.2)20 MP
Front Camera FeaturesHDR, Face UnlockHDR, Portrait Mode, AI Beauty, Face Unlock
Front Video Recording1080p @ 60fps1080p @ 30/60fps
Audio & Multimedia
SpeakersDual Stereo SpeakersSymmetrical Stereo Speakers (Dual-Mic array)
Audio Features2x High-definition microphonesDolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio (Wired & Wireless)
3.5mm JackNoNo
Video Formats SupportedMP4, MKV, AVI, etc.MP4, MKV, WEBM, AVI, WMV
Connectivity
Network5G (SA/NSA), 4G LTE, 3G, 2G2G / 3G / 4G / 5G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6), dual-bandWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.3 (A2DP, LE)6.0
GPSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSSDual-band L1+L5 (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS)
NFCYesYes
IR BlasterNoYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0 (OTG)USB Type-C 2.0 (OTG)
Sensors & Security
Fingerprint SensorIn-display (Optical)3D Ultrasonic In-display
Face Unlock2D Face RecognitionAI Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light
Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Flicker Sensor
Battery
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh8,500 mAh (Silicon-Carbon)
Charging TypeWiredUSB Type-C
Charging Speed45W (50% in 23 mins, 100% in ~60 mins)100W HyperCharge (100% in approx. 60 mins)
Wireless ChargingNoNo
Reverse ChargingNo27W Wired Reverse Charging
Price & Availability
Variants (RAM/Storage + Price)8GB + 128GB ₱18,990

 12GB + 256GB ₱20,990₱18,999 12GB + 256GB₱20,999 12GB + 512GB
AvailabilityAvailable at Digital Walker, Nothing's official Lazada/Shopee stores, and select retailers.Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and Xiaomi Authorized Stores.