Nothing Phone 3a Pro
Nothing Phone
PKR 183,499
74/100 overall
Full specs & reviewHead to head
Nothing Phone 3a Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 14 Jun 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Nothing Phone 3a Pro still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 183,499.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
78/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 4.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 108,500 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 17W faster.
Buy the Nothing Phone 3a Pro if…
you care most about camera.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Pro | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 183,499 | PKR 74,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | 25 March 2025 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 211 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 dust and water resistant | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.77 inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2392 pixels (FHD+) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | AMOLED / OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Panda Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.1) | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) |
| Card slot | No microSD card slot | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP Main Camera (OIS) 50 MP Periscope Telephoto Camera (3x Optical Zoom) 8 MP Ultra-Wide Camera LED Flash, HDR, Panorama | 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash. |
| Selfie camera | 50 MP Selfie Camera Better | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@120fps | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon Lithium-Ion), Non-removable 5000 mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 50W fast charging, and 7.5W reverse wired charging. | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, Dual-Band, Hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3a Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.6 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Nothing Phone 3a Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Nothing Phone 3a Pro and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Nothing Phone 3a Pro is listed at PKR 183,499 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 108,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Nothing Phone 3a Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Nothing Phone 3a Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Nothing Phone 3a Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Nothing Phone 3a Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 50W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Nothing Phone 3a Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Nothing Phone 3a Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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