Poco M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Poco M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) and Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2392 x 1084 than Poco M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1080 x 2396. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Poco M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Poco M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.99 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 26894 | Rs. 29342 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 04, 2026. The cost of Poco M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 26894. The launch Date of the second phone is October 29, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 29342.
Display comparison
Poco M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.99 inches in comparison to Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Nothing's phone has display density of 388 PPI & Poco's phone has only 375 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.2% than Nothing's phone ~ 86.7%. Poco M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Poco M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco M8 Power 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | MZB0O3BIN, M8 Power 5G | A001T |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | 3 years |
| Security Updates | 6 years | 6 years |
| Release Date | August 04, 2026 | October 29, 2025 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card, 1 x Protective Case | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Lite case, Phone (3a) Lite screen protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector tool, Safety information and warranty card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78 x 164 x 8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Blaze Orange | Black, White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.99 inches, 2396 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 375 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.2% | ~ 86.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (peak), 1200nits HBM | 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Display Dimming | 960Hz | |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Features | Wet Touch 2.0, Low Bluelight | 2160Hz PWM, HDR |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 625,010 (Total) (v11) 252,357 (CPU) 36,438 (GPU) 154,721 (Memory) 181,494 (UX) | 942,670 (Total) (v11) |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 66,925 | |
| Geekbench Score | 2,310 (Multi Core) (v6) 951 (Single Core) 444 (OpenCL) | 2,884 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,005 (Single Core) 2,536 (OpenCL) |
| 3DMark Score | 191 (Wild Life Extreme) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass | E-compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, In-display Fingerprint Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini, Circle to Search, Ai Erase, Ai Sky, AI Bokeh | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Light Fusion 400 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Portrait, Ultra HD, Timer, Watermark, Night Mode, Google Lens, Time Lapse | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Focal Length 24 MM F/2.45 SENSOR 1/3" Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | Nothing OS 3.5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen4 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Cortex-A78@2.3 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@1.95 GHz | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8000 mAh, Si/C Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W Reverse Wired | Yes, 5W |