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Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Nothing · 2025

Nothing Phone (3a)

86/ 100

Launch MSRP$379 USD

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus

86/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus BETTER THAN Nothing Phone (3a)?

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Nothing Phone (3a)

Xiaomi Poco M6 PlusWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Nothing Phone	Xiaomi Poco	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,030 mAh	+5,030 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	50W	Standard	50W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.77"	6.79"	6.79"
Chassis Weight	201g	N/A	201g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Nothing Phone (3a):

✓798g lighter chassis (201g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9620 lower launch MSRP ($379 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus:

✓Larger 5,030 mAh battery capacity (+30 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.79" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Nothing Phone (3a)	Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus
1. Display & Screen🏆 Nothing Phone (3a) Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.77"	6.79"
Resolution & Density	2392x1080 (387 ppi)	FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	3,000 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 15	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	128 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Nothing Phone (3a) Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.88, OIS	50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom	50 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.55	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	8 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	32 MP, f/2.2	12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Nothing Phone (3a) Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm	N/A
Weight	201 g	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP64	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Nothing Phone (3a) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,030 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	50W wired fast charging	Fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.4	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$379	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.3/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy Nothing Phone (3a):

Significantly faster wired charging: 50W vs max 0W · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

When to buy Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus:

Higher overall BeastScore: 86.3 vs top rival 86.0

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus

Which phone is better: Nothing Phone (3a) or Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus?

Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus leads with an overall BeastScore of 86.3/100 compared to Nothing Phone (3a) (86.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 86.3 vs top rival 86.0.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Nothing Phone (3a) and Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus?

Nothing Phone (3a) is equipped with a 6.77-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus features a 6.79-inch display and 5030 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Nothing Phone (3a) and Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus?

In lab hardware evaluations, Nothing Phone (3a) scores 91/100 in camera performance, while Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus scores 80/100.

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Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus

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WHY IS Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus BETTER THAN Nothing Phone (3a)?

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.3/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus

Which phone is better: Nothing Phone (3a) or Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Nothing Phone (3a) and Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Nothing Phone (3a) and Xiaomi Poco M6 Plus?

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