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Nothing Phone (3) vs Xiaomi POCO F8 Pro

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NothingPhone (3)XiaomiPOCO F8 Pro
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2025November 2025
Display
Screen size6.67″6.59″
Resolution2800 × 12602510 × 1156
Sharpness460 pixels per inch419 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits3,500 nits
Display type6.67-inch flexible AMOLEDHyperRGB AMOLED with full RGB subpixels, 12-bit colour and DCI-P3; native resolution is 2510 × 1156
Pixel density460 ppi–
Brightness detail4,500 nits peak; 1,600 nits outdoor; 800 nits typical600 nits typical, 2,000 nits high-brightness mode, 3,500 nits peak covering 25% of the screen and 1 nit minimum
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display features120 Hz adaptive refresh; 1,000 Hz touch sampling; 10-bit (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 1.87 mm bezels; Glyph Matrix of 489 micro-LEDs on the backHDR10+, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, 480 Hz touch sampling, 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo, Wet Touch 2.0 and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8s Gen 4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory12 GB – 16 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUQualcomm Kryo 8-core, up to 3.21 GHz (1 Cortex-X4 prime core, 7 Cortex-A720 performance cores up to 3.0 GHz); 4 nm TSMC process3 nm Qualcomm Oryon CPU; two prime cores up to 4.32 GHz and six performance cores up to 3.53 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno 825Qualcomm Adreno 830, identified in the maker FAQ
AI engineQualcomm Hexagon NPU (Qualcomm AI Engine)Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
Storage type–LPDDR5X RAM at 9,600 Mbps and UFS 4.1 enhanced storage firmware; 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB
Cooling–LiquidCool Technology and WildBoost performance optimisation
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP8 MP
Telephoto camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom3×2.5×
Front camera50 MP20 MP
Main camera50 MP, ƒ/1.68, 1/1.3″ sensor, 24 mm, OIS and EIS, 2×2 OCL PDAF autofocus, 2× in-sensor zoomLight Fusion 800, 50 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.55-inch sensor, OIS, six-element lens and 4-in-1 binning to 2.0 µm pixels
Ultra wide camera50 MP, ƒ/2.2, 1/2.76″ sensor, 15 mm, 114° field of view8 MP, f/2.2
Telephoto camera50 MP periscope, ƒ/2.68, 1/2.75″ sensor, 70 mm, 3× optical zoom, OIS and EIS, autofocus, macro mode50 MP, f/2.2 and 60 mm equivalent focal length; electronic rather than optical stabilisation confirmed by maker FAQ
Front camera50 MP, ƒ/2.2, 1/2.76″ sensor, 24 mm, 81.2° field of view20 MP
Zoom3× optical; 6× in-sensor zoom; up to 60× Ultra Zoom2.5× optical telephoto confirmed by the maker FAQ
Video recording4K Ultra XDR at 30 or 60 fps; 1080p Ultra XDR at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 120 or 240 fps; time-lapse at 4K or 1080p8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; slow motion HD or Full HD at 120/240/960 fps
Front video–Full HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fps
Camera featuresTrueLens Engine 4 with Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture, Night, Macro and Action modes; Glyph Mirror selfie preview on the backDynamic Shots, motion capture and tracking focus, documents, portrait, Pro, 50 MP mode, super macro, Burst Shot Mode 2.0, adaptive telephoto, voice shutter, Supermoon, HDR, panorama, long exposure, video teleprompter, time-lapse and ShootSteady
Battery and charging
Battery5,150 mAh6,210 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 65 WUp to 100 W
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WNone
Battery life detail5,150 mAh silicon-carbon battery (5,500 mAh in India only)6,210 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims over 16 hours continuous use and at least 80% capacity after 1,600 cycles
Wired charging65 W, 1–50% in under 20 minutes; PPS, PD 3.0/2.0, QC 4.0/3.0/2.0 and UFCS100 W HyperCharge, 100 W PPS and PD 3.0/2.0; maker laboratory claim of 1–100% in 37 minutes at 25°C with Top Speed mode disabled; separate 120 W adaptor recommended
Wireless charging15 W wireless chargingNot supported, confirmed by the maker FAQ
Charges other devices5 W reverse wireless; 7.5 W reverse wiredUp to 22.5 W wired reverse charging for compatible devices tested by POCO
Connectivity
Satellite messagingNo–
Mobile network5G SA/NSA and 4G LTE; VoLTE and VoNR5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; Surge T1+ signal tuner
SIMDual nano-SIM and eSIM (dual SIM dual standby)Dual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz tri-band, 2×2 MIMO and MU-MIMOWi-Fi 7/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, multi-link operation, 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast; newer standards depend on region, network and applicable updates
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0Bluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and Auracast
NFCYesSupported; regional functions vary
USB–USB-C; maker FAQ describes USB 2.0 interface and cable
PositioningL1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC and SBASGPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioning
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight218 g199 g
Thickness8.99 mm8 mm
Height × width160.6 × 75.59 mm157.49 × 75.25 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNo–
MaterialsCorning Gorilla Glass front and back; anti-fingerprint aluminium frame; 100% recycled aluminium mid-frame, buttons and SIM trayMetal frame and one-piece glass back; Titanium Silver is the colour name
ColoursWhite, BlackBlack, Blue and Titanium Silver
ButtonsEssential Key (captures to Essential Space); Glyph Button on the back for Glyph Toys–
Water resistance detailIP68, fully resistant to water and dustIP68; maker test in static freshwater at 1.5 m for 30 minutes; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint sensorUltrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, electronic compass, front ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor; X-axis linear haptic motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster, flicker and colour-temperature sensors; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersSymmetric stereo speakersTwo symmetrical Bose-tuned 1115F speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio
MicrophonesThree high-definition microphonesThree-microphone array
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchNothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15Android 16 with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, confirmed by maker FAQ
Safety features–Regional Xiaomi Offline Communication supports voice calls over 1 km in open environments with a SIM and signed-in Xiaomi account; actual range depends on surroundings
Software updatesFive years of Android updates and seven years of security patches, from first availability on nothing.tech–
AI featuresEssential Space and Essential Search; Wallpaper Studio; ChatGPT integration–
In the boxPhone (3), Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C) 100 cm, Phone (3) case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tray ejector tool, safety information and warranty card (no charger)Phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide, warranty card and desiccant; standard UK box excludes adaptor

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