Nothing Phone 4a Pro
Nothing Phone
PKR 189,999
71/100 overall
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Nothing Phone 4a Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Mar 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Nothing Phone 4a 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 189,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
78/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 7.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 115,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,840 mAh larger battery.
Buy the Nothing Phone 4a 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 4a Pro | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 189,999 | PKR 74,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | April, 2026 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | Not listed | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 200 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 (dust & splash 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 120Hz | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (expected) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core processor | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno series | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 16 with Nothing OS | 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 | Not listed | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP Main sensor 50 MP Ultra-wide sensor 50 MP Telephoto / Periscope sensor LED Flash HDR | 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 Better | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR |
| Video recording | 4K / Full HD video support | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 5500 mAh Li-Ion battery | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | Fast charging supported | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Not listed | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 support | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.x | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | In-display Fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| USB | USB Type-C | 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 4a Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Nothing Phone 4a 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 4a Pro and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Nothing Phone 4a Pro is listed at PKR 189,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 115,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Nothing Phone 4a Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Nothing Phone 4a 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 4a Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Nothing Phone 4a Pro carries a 5500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell.
Which is better for gaming, Nothing Phone 4a Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Nothing Phone 4a Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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