Nothing Phone (4a) vs POCO X8 Pro Max

Compare Nothing Phone (4a) 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 (4a)POCO X8 Pro Max
General
BrandNothingPoco
ModelPhone (4a)X8 Pro Max
Release DateMarch 20, 2026March 17, 2026
StatusAvailable-
SIM TypeDual SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual Nano-SIM
Price₱19,990₱18,999
Build & Design
Dimensions163.95 x 77.57 x 8.55 mm162.9 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm
Weight204.5g218 g
Build MaterialGlass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), transparent glass back, aluminum frameGorilla Glass 7i (Front), Fiberglass (Back), Metal Frame
Water & Dust ResistanceIP64 (Dust and splash resistant)-
ColorsBlack, White, Blue, PinkBlack, White, Blue
Display
Screen Size6.78-inch6.83 inches
Display TypeFlexible AMOLED, 1.07B colors1.5K Ultra-bright AMOLED (12-bit, 68B colors)
Resolution1.5K (1224 x 2720 pixels)2772 x 1280 pixels
Refresh Rate120Hz (Adaptive)120Hz (Adaptive)
Aspect Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Density (PPI)440 PPI-
Brightness1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (Peak)-
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4nm)MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3nm)
CPUOcta-core (up to 2.7 GHz)Octa-core (1x3.73 GHz Cortex-X925, 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4, 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720)
GPUAdreno 810Immortalis-G925 MC11
RAM Options8GB / 12GB (LPDDR4X)12GB (LPDDR5X 9600Mbps)
Internal Storage Options128GB / 256GB (UFS 3.1)256GB / 512GB (UFS 4.1)
Expandable StorageNoNo
Software & Features
Operating SystemAndroid 16Android 16 (Xiaomi HyperOS 3)

UI / SkinNothing OS 4.1HyperOS 3
Special FeaturesNew Glyph Bar (right-side LED strip), Essential Space (AI-driven info hub), Glyph Timer, ChatGPT integration, advanced AI image upscaling.
IP68/IP69/IP69K Water & Dust Resistance, Google Gemini integration, Circle to Search, 3D IceLoop Cooling System (5800mm² area).
Camera
Main Camera50MP (f/1.88, OIS, 24mm)50 MP, f/1.5 (Light Fusion 600) with OIS
Secondary50MP Periscope Telephoto (f/2.88, 3.5x Optical Zoom, OIS) + 8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2, 114°)
8 MP (Ultra-wide, f/2.2)
FeaturesUltra XDR, Motion Capture, Night Mode, Action Mode
HDR, Night Mode, Motion Tracking Focus, AI Eraser, 50MP Mode

Video Recording4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120fps4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120/240/960fps (Gyro-EIS)
Front Camera32MP (f/2.2)20 MP
Front Camera FeaturesPortrait Mode, AI Beauty, HDRHDR, Portrait Mode, AI Beauty, Face Unlock
Front Video Recording4K @ 30fps1080p @ 30/60fps
Audio & Multimedia
SpeakersDual Stereo SpeakersSymmetrical Stereo Speakers (Dual-Mic array)
Audio FeaturesHi-Res Audio, 3 mics with AI Noise CancellationDolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio (Wired & Wireless)
3.5mm JackNoNo
Video Formats SupportedMP4, MKV, MOV, TSMP4, MKV, WEBM, AVI, WMV
Connectivity
Network5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G2G / 3G / 4G / 5G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46.0
GPSGPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, 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, E-Compass, Ambient Light Sensor
Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Flicker Sensor
Battery
Battery Capacity5,400 mAh8,500 mAh (Silicon-Carbon)
Charging TypeWiredUSB Type-C
Charging Speed50W Quick Charging (50% in ~19 mins)
100W HyperCharge (100% in approx. 60 mins)
Wireless ChargingNo (Reserved for flagship/Pro models)No
Reverse ChargingYes (Wired)27W Wired Reverse Charging
Price & Availability
Variants (RAM/Storage + Price)8GB + 128GB ₱19,990 12GB + 256GB ₱22,990₱18,999 12GB + 256GB₱20,999 12GB + 512GB
AvailabilityAvailable via Digital Walker, Nothing Official Stores (Shopee/Lazada), and select authorized retailers.Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and Xiaomi Authorized Stores.