Nothing Phone (2) vs POCO X8 Pro
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.59", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP/20MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4700mAh, 45W | 6500mAh, 100W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | White, Dark Gray | Black, White, Green, Iron man edition | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 11, 2023 | March 17, 2026 | ||
| Availability | July 21, 2023 | March 23, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹44,999 | ₹32,999 |
Display
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.59 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1268 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2412 pixels | 2756 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 394 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 3500 nits |
Body
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Weight | 201.2 grams | 201.47 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Frosted Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 | Dimensity 8500-Ultra | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Mali-G720 MC8 |
Main Camera
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR | Documents Mode, HDR, panorama, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Live HDR, OIS | Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | Poco HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Beauty, AI Cutout, AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Interpreter, AI Reflection Remover, AI Search, AI Speech Recognition, AI Writing, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 20 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Face unlock, HDR Photos, Palm shutter | |||
| Video | 1080p@60/30fps | Time Lapse, Video Teleprompter | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 6500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 100 W |
Memory
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC, QZSS (L1) | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor |
