Xiaomi’s sub-brand Poco has introduced the Poco X8 Pro in India, targeting the performance segment under Rs 35,000. The smartphone competes with several mid-range phones, with its main rival being the recently launched Nothing Phone 4a. Both devices offer strong features for their price, and here’s a detailed comparison of their specifications, performance, and value.
The Poco X8 Pro sports a premium-looking design with an aluminium frame and glass front, protected by Gorilla Glass 7i. It also has IP68/IP69K dust and water resistance. The phone measures 8.4mm in thickness and weighs 201 grams. In contrast, the Nothing Phone 4a has a unique transparent back with the Glyph Bar but comes with a plastic build. It offers Gorilla Glass 7i protection and IP64 water resistance. Display-wise, the Poco X8 Pro features a 6.59-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3500 nits peak brightness, while the Nothing Phone 4a comes with a slightly larger 6.78-inch AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate, and higher peak brightness of 4500 nits.
For performance, the Poco X8 Pro is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra processor and up to 12GB RAM, making it suitable for gaming and heavy tasks. The Nothing Phone 4a uses the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor with up to 12GB RAM, optimized for smooth daily usage. The Poco X8 Pro packs a larger 6500mAh battery with 100W fast charging, while the Nothing Phone 4a comes with a 5400mAh battery in India (5080mAh globally) and 50W wired charging.
In terms of cameras, the Poco X8 Pro has a dual rear setup with a 50MP main sensor and an 8MP ultrawide lens, along with a 20MP front camera. The Nothing Phone 4a offers a triple rear camera system with a 50MP main camera, 50MP telephoto lens with 3.5x zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens, plus a 32MP front camera.
Pricing for the Poco X8 Pro starts at Rs 32,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB variant and Rs 35,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB option. The Nothing Phone 4a begins at Rs 31,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant, with 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB options priced at Rs 34,999 and Rs 37,999, respectively.
Both phones offer strong mid-range options, with the Poco X8 Pro appealing more to gamers and heavy users, while the Nothing Phone 4a focuses on a stylish design, display, and versatile camera capabilities.
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