Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs POCO F8 Pro (Specs, Price & Features)

Compare Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs POCO F8 Pro 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 (3a) ProPOCO F8 Pro
General
BrandNothingPoco
ModelPhone (3a) ProF8 Pro
Release DateMarch 11, 2025November 2025
StatusAvailable-
SIM TypeDual SIM (Nano-SIM) + eSIM support
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM)
Price₱27,790₱29,599
Build & Design
Dimensions163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm157.49 x 75.25 x 8.0 mm
Weight211 g199g
Build MaterialGlass front (Panda Glass), Aluminum frame with plastic sides, Glass back (Panda Glass)Metal frame, Gorilla Glass 7i front, Glass back; IP68 dust/water resistant

Water & Dust ResistanceIP64 (Dust-tight and splash resistant)-
ColorsBlack, Grey, WhiteBlack, Titanium Silver, Blue, Aurora White
Display
Screen Size6.77-inch6.59-inch
Display TypeFlexible AMOLED, 1.07 Billion colors, HDR10+Eye-care AMOLED (HyperRGB, 68B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+)

Resolution2392 x 1080 (FHD+)1.5K+ (2510 x 1156 pixels)
Refresh Rate120Hz Adaptive120Hz Adaptive
Aspect Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Density (PPI)388 PPI-
Brightness800 nits (typical) / 1300 nits (HBM) / 3000 nits (Peak)-
ProtectionPanda GlassCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720, 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)Octa-core (2x 4.32 GHz Prime + 6x 3.53 GHz Performance)

GPUAdreno 710Adreno 830
RAM Options12GB LPDDR4X (Up to 20GB with RAM Booster)12GB LPDDR5X (9600Mbps)
Internal Storage Options256GB (UFS 2.2)256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1

Expandable StorageNoNo
Software & Features
Operating SystemAndroid 15 (Upgradable to Android 16)Xiaomi HyperOS 3 (Based on Android 16)

UI / SkinNothing OS 3.1HyperOS 3
Special FeaturesGlyph Interface (26 zones), Essential Key (programmable button), AI-powered camera enhancements, Clean software experience (no bloatware).LiquidCool Technology IceLoop, Xiaomi Offline Communication (up to 1km), AI DocMaster
Camera
Main Camera50MP (f/1.9, 24mm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF)
50MP Light Fusion 800 (f/1.88, OIS, 1/1.55" sensor)
Secondary50MP Periscope Telephoto (f/2.6, 70mm, 3x Optical Zoom, OIS) + 8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2, 120° FOV)50MP Telephoto (f/2.2, 2.5x Optical Zoom, 60mm) + 8MP Ultra-Wide (f/2.2)
FeaturesUltra HDR, Night Mode, 60x Ultra Zoom, Motion Capture, Portrait ModeSound by Bose tuning, Motion Tracking Focus, Night Mode, Pro Mode, 8K Video

Video Recording4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120fps (Live HDR support)
8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p up to 960fps (Slow-mo)
Front Camera50MP (f/2.2, 24mm wide)20MP (f/2.2)
Front Camera FeaturesFace Unlock, Night Mode, HDRPortrait Mode, HDR, Palm Shutter
Front Video Recording4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps1080p @ 30/60fps
Audio & Multimedia
SpeakersDual Stereo SpeakersSymmetrical Stereo Speakers
Audio FeaturesHigh-fidelity spatial audio, Dual microphones with noise cancellationSound by Bose tuning, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless
3.5mm JackNoNo
Video Formats SupportedMP4, MOV, MKV, WEBMMP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM

Connectivity
Network5G (SA/NSA), 4G LTE, 3G, 2G5G (SA/NSA), 4G LTE, 3G, 2G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, Dual-bandWi-Fi 7 (Multi-link Operation)
Bluetooth5.4 (A2DP, LE)5.4 (Dual Bluetooth)
GPSGPS (L1), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Dual-band (L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo
NFCYesYes
IR BlasterNoYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0 (OTG support)Type-C 2.0
Sensors & Security
Fingerprint SensorIn-display (Optical)In-display (Ultrasonic)
Face Unlock2D Face RecognitionAI Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ambient light sensorFlicker sensor, Color Temperature, X-axis linear motor, Gyro, E-compass

Battery
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh6,210mAh (Silicon-Carbon)
Charging TypeWiredUSB Type-C 2.0
Charging Speed50W (100% in approx. 56 minutes)100W HyperCharge (100% in ~37 mins)

Wireless ChargingNoNo (Feature reserved for F8 Ultra)
Reverse Charging7.5W (Reverse wired charging)22.5W Wired Reverse Charging
Price & Availability
Variants (RAM/Storage + Price)12GB + 256GB ₱27,790-
AvailabilityAvailable via Digital Walker, official Nothing stores on Lazada/Shopee, and select tech retailers.Official Store on Shopee, Lazada, and Mi Stores nationwide.