Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Xiaomi Poco M8 Power 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
Xiaomi Poco M8 Power 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.3/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Xiaomi Poco M8 Power 5G
Xiaomi Poco M8 Power 5G wins 2 of 3 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- SpeedXiaomi Poco M8 Power 5G6495
- CameraNot enough data
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryXiaomi Poco M8 Power 5G6095
- Displayfrom specsNothing Phone (4a) Pro9285
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Xiaomi Poco M8 Power 5G has the bigger battery8,000 mAh vs 5,400 mAh
- Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a smoother screen144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Xiaomi Poco M8 Power 5G has the bigger screen6.99" vs 6.83"
- Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
- Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the faster chipSnapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Xiaomi Poco M8 Power 5G wins — BeastScore 89.3/100
The Xiaomi Poco M8 Power 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 5,400 mAh) and bigger screen (6.99" vs 6.83"). The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is worth a look if you prefer its smoother screen (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Smoother display: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz · More RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
Larger battery: 8,000 mAh vs 5,400 mAh
Common questions
Which is better: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or Xiaomi Poco M8 Power 5G?
The Xiaomi Poco M8 Power 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 5,400 mAh) and bigger screen (6.99" vs 6.83"). The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is worth a look if you prefer its smoother screen (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). BeastScore: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 89.0/100, Xiaomi Poco M8 Power 5G 89.3/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Xiaomi Poco M8 Power 5G?
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a 6.83-inch display and 5400 mAh battery. Xiaomi Poco M8 Power 5G has a 6.99-inch display and 8000 mAh battery.
How do Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Xiaomi Poco M8 Power 5G compare for speed?
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 64/100 for performance; Xiaomi Poco M8 Power 5G scores 95/100.
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