Poco X8 Pro Max vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

Compare Poco X8 Pro Max and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro to understand which one suits your needs the best. The Poco X8 Pro Max is priced from ₹48,999, while Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is available at ₹46,962 respectively. In terms of performance and features, each device offers a unique combination of processor, display, camera, and battery capabilities. Explore their complete specifications and key differences side-by-side to make a well-informed buying decision.

Poco X8 Pro Max vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Poco X8 Pro Max	Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Price	₹48,999	₹46,962
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 9500s	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
Display	6.83 inches, 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz	6.83 inches, 1.5K AMOLED, 144Hz
Rear Camera	50MP (Wide-angle), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 20MP (Front)	50MP (Wide-angle), 50MP (Periscope), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 32MP (Front)
Battery	9000mAh, 100W, Charger in the box	5400mAh, 50W
RAM/Storage	12GB (LPDDR5X Ultra), 256GB (UFS 4.1)	8GB (LPDDR5X), 128GB (UFS 3.1)

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Poco X8 Pro Max

₹48,999

8.2/10

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Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

₹46,962

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₹6,963 higher than launch price

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Poco X8 Pro Max

₹48,999

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

₹46,962

Reasons To Consider

→ Poco X8 Pro Max

Faster processor for smoother multitasking and demanding mobile gaming - (Dimensity 9500s)

Larger battery capacity for longer usage - (9000mAh)

Bigger RAM for smoother app switching and multitasking - (12GB)

Faster wired charging speeds for noticeably shorter charge times - (100W)

Crisper and higher resolution video recording capability upto 4K@60fps

Rich HDR playback with expanded dynamic range and realistic contrast - (Dolby Vision)

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Smoother refresh rate for fluid scrolling, animations, and gameplay - (144Hz)

Equipped with a dedicated optical telephoto lens - (3.5X Zoom)

Larger image sensor capturing more ambient light - (1/1.56")

Sharper front-facing video recording for clearer calls and vlog clips - (4k@30fps)

Longer zoom capability allowing clear captures from farther away - (>100x)

Advanced image stabilization ensuring blur-free photos and steady handheld video - (Hybrid Stabilization)

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Key Specifications

Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 9500s	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
Display	6.83 inches, 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz	6.83 inches, 1.5K AMOLED, 144Hz
Camera	50MP (Wide-angle), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 20MP (Front)	50MP (Wide-angle), 50MP (Periscope), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 32MP (Front)
Battery	9000mAh, 100W, Charger in the box	5400mAh, 50W
RAM	12GB (LPDDR5X Ultra)	8GB (LPDDR5X)
Storage	256GB (UFS 4.1)	128GB (UFS 3.1)

General

Box Contents	Phone, 100W Charger, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Case	Phone, Type-C Cable, Screen Protector, Phone Case, SIM Ejector Tool
Launch Price	₹42,999	₹39,999

Display

🏆 Winner: Poco X8 Pro Max

Display Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120Hz	144Hz
LTPS Support	Yes	Yes
Playback Quality	Dolby Vision	HDR10+
Touch Sampling Rate	480Hz	2500Hz
Display Enhancements	-	Adaptive Colour Tone
Display Size	6.83 inches	6.83 inches
Area	114.5 cm²	117.8 cm²
Display Form Factor	Flat Display	Flat Display
Screen to Body Ratio	90.3%	93.9%
Resolution Width	1280pixels	1260pixels
Resolution Height	2772pixels	2800pixels
Aspect Ratio	19.5:9	20:9
Pixel Density	447ppi	450ppi
Display Bit Rate	12-bit	10-bit
Color Gamut Range	100%	100%
Display Resolution	1.5K	1.5K
Typical Brightness	800nits	800nits
High Brightness	2000nits	1600nits
Peak Brightness	3500nits	5000nits
Eye Protection	TUV Rheinland certification	PWM Dimming
Contrast Ratio	8,000,000:1	1,000,000:1
Colour Gamut	DCI-P3	DCI-P3
Colour Depth	68.7 Billion Colours	1.07 Billion Colours
Display Engine	M10	-

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Body

🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

Height	162.9 mm	163.6 mm
Width	77.9 mm	76.6 mm
Thickness	8.2 mm	7.9 mm
Weight	218 grams	210 grams
Screen Material	Gorilla Glass 7i	Gorilla Glass 7i
Display Protection	Gorilla Glass 7i	Gorilla Glass 7i
Back Material	Fiberglass	Aluminium
Side Material	Metal Frame	Aluminium Frame
Build Quality	Corning Gorilla Glass 7i	Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Ports	USB Type-C	USB Type-C 2.0
Additional Features	OTG, USB Type-C (bottom)	OTG, USB Type-C (bottom)
IP Rating	IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant)	IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos certified)	Stereo Speakers
Sound Tuning	Dolby Atmos	-

Processor

🏆 Winner: Poco X8 Pro Max

Chipset Manufacturer	MediaTek	Qualcomm
Chipset	Dimensity 9500s	Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
Fabrication Size	3 nm	4 nm
Number of Cores	Octa-core	Octa-core
Clock Speed	1x3.73 GHz Cortex-X925 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720	1x2.8 GHz Cortex-720 + 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-720 + 3x1.8 GHz Cortex-520
Cooling System	3D IceLoop Vapor Chamber cooling	Vapor Chamber Cooling
GPU	Immortalis-G925 MC12	Adreno 722

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Gaming Benchmarks

BGMI Super Smooth + Ultra Extreme	-	112.3 FPS 38 °C (Temp)
COD Mobile Low + Ultra	-	88.4 FPS 37 °C (Temp)
Genshin Impact Highest + 60FPS (Android)	-	45.9 FPS 45 °C (Temp)

Performance Benchmarks

AnTuTu	2704498	1405881
Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core	2650	1350
Geekbench 6 CPU Multi-Core	8379	4196

Operating System

OS Name	Android	Android
OS Version	16	16
OS Skin	Poco HyperOS	Nothing OS
Inbuilt AI	-	Qualcomm AI Engine
Gaming Mode	Yes	Yes
OS Updates	4 year(s)	3 year(s)
Security Updates	6 year(s)	6 year(s)
AI Features	AI Beauty, AI Cutout, AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Image Enhancements, AI Image Expansion, AI Interpreter, AI Magic Eraser Pro, AI Reflection Remover, AI Search, AI Sky Replacement, AI Speech Recognition, AI Writing, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini, Xiaomi AI Creativity Assistant	AI Eraser, Essential AI tools, Essential Apps, Essential Memory, Essential Search, Essential Voice, Nothing Essential Space, Qualcomm AI Engine

Main Camera

🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

Main Camera Megapixel	50MP	50MP
Main Camera Aperture	f/1.5	f/1.88
Main Camera Lens Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Main Camera Camera Sensor	Light Fusion 600	Sony LYT 700C
Main Camera Sensor Size	1/1.95"	1/1.56"
Main Camera Camera Features	OIS, PDAF	2x In-sensor Zoom, Auto Focus, Dual Pixel PDAF, EIS, Image Super Resolution, OIS, Rapid Shutter
Main Camera #2 Megapixel	8MP	50MP
Main Camera #2 Aperture	f/2.2	f/2.88
Main Camera #2 Lens Type	Ultra-wide	Periscope
Main Camera #2 Camera Sensor	SmartSens SC821	SAMSUNG ISOCELL JN5
Main Camera #2 Sensor Size	1/4.0"	1/2.75"
Main Camera #2 Camera Features	-	140x ultra zoom, 3.5x Optical Zoom, 7x in-sensor zoom, Auto Focus, EIS, OIS, PDAF
Main Camera #3 Megapixel	-	8MP
Main Camera #3 Aperture	-	f/2.2
Main Camera #3 Field of View	-	1.12°
Main Camera #3 Lens Type	-	Ultra-wide
Main Camera #3 Camera Sensor	-	Sony IMX355
Main Camera #3 Sensor Size	-	1/4"
Features	Documents Mode, HDR, Long Exposure, Motion Photos, Night mode, panorama, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse	EIS, Image Super Resolution(ISR), Macro Mode, Motion Photos, Night mode, OIS, PDAF, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Time Lapse, TrueLens Engine 4.0, Ultra HDR
Camera Stabilization	OIS	Hybrid Stabilization
Dynamic Video Recording Support	HDR 10+ recording	Dolby Vision Recording
Slow Motion Recording	960 fps slomo	120 fps slomo
Auto Focus Type	PDAF	PDAF
Dedicated Imaging Chip	-	-
Max Zoom Supported	50-100X	>100x
Optical Zoom Support	-	3.5X
Video Features	Dual Video, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video	120fps Slo-mo, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS, Time-lapse Video, Ultra HDR
Video Recording	1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 720p@30fps	1080p@120fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps
Main Camera #2 Field of View	120°	-

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Selfie Camera

🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

Front Camera #1 Megapixel	20MP	32MP
Front Camera #1 Aperture	f/2.2	f/2.2
Front Camera #1 Focal Length	-	22 mm
Front Camera #1 Pixel Size	0.7 µm	0.64 µm
Front Camera #1 Field of View	-	89°
Front Camera #1 Lens Type	Wide	Wide
Front Camera #1 Camera Sensor	OmniVision OV20B	Samsung ISOCELL KD1
Front Camera #1 Sensor Size	1/4"	1/3.44"
Features	AI Face Unlock, HDR Photos, Palm shutter, Portrait Mode	Face Detection, Face unlock, Fixed Focus, HDR Photos, HDR Video
Auto Focus Type	Fixed Focus	Fixed Focus
Video Features	Dual Video, Time Lapse, Video Teleprompter	4k@30fps
Video Recording	1080@30fps, 1080@60fps, 720p@30fps	1080@30fps, 4k@30fps
HDR Recording Support	SDR recording	HDR recording

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Battery

🏆 Winner: Poco X8 Pro Max

Battery Capacity	9000mAh	5400mAh
Battery Type	Silicon Carbon	Lithium Polymer
Reverse Wired Charging Support	Yes	Yes
Charging Speed Wired	100W	50W
Charging Standards Supported	PD, PD2.0, PD3.0, PPS	CDP, DCP, PD2.0, PD3.0, PPS, QC2.0, QC3.0, SDP, UFCS
Charging Speed Reverse Wired	27W	7.5W
Bypass Charging Support	Yes	-

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Battery Test Results

Charging Time (0 To 50%)	1hr 30 min (0 to 100%)	22 min (0 to 50%)

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Memory

🏆 Winner: Poco X8 Pro Max

Storage Size	256	128
Storage Type	UFS 4.1	UFS 3.1
RAM Size	12	8
RAM Type	LPDDR5X Ultra	LPDDR5X

Network

Sim Type	Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM) or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network Support	5G	5G
Band Types	5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA	5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS, WCDMA
2G Bands	2, 3, 5, 8	1800, 1900, 850, 900
3G Bands	1, 2, 4, 5, 8	1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
5G Bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78

Connectivity

🏆 Winner: Poco X8 Pro Max

Wi-Fi Standards	Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be	Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wi-Fi Features	Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Version	WiFi 7	WiFi 6
Bluetooth Version	6	5.4
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, LC3, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, SBC	A2DP, LE
GPS	AGNSS, Beidou (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5)	BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS(L1), QZSS (L1)
NFC Support	Supported	Supported

Features

Fingerprint Scanner	Ultrasonic (under display)	Optical (under display)
Sensors on Board	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
Haptic Feedback	X-axis Linear Motor	Tactile Engine