Nothing Phone (3a) vs POCO M8 5G
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹24,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The M8 5G has the bigger battery: 5,520 mAh against 5,000 mAh.
- Only the Nothing Phone (3a) has a zoom camera, a 50MP telephoto. Only the Nothing Phone (3a) has an ultrawide camera; the M8 5G backs its main camera with a 2MP depth sensor.
- The M8 5G is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates, against 3 OS updates for the Nothing Phone (3a).
- The M8 5G is the lighter phone: 178 g against 208 g.
- The M8 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP65 and IP66 against IP64.
Get the Nothing Phone (3a) for the zoom camera, the ultrawide camera and NFC. Get the M8 5G for the bigger battery, longer software support and the lighter build.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹24,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹24,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹26,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹28,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Phone (3a) vs M8 5G, answered
In India, the Nothing Phone (3a) starts at ₹24,999 and the POCO M8 5G starts at ₹24,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Nothing Phone (3a) or the M8 5G?
Neither: both start at ₹24,999. The M8 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹28,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Nothing Phone (3a) or the M8 5G?
The M8 5G, with 5,520 mAh to 5,000 mAh. Charging is close too: 50W and 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper they are close. The Nothing Phone (3a) has a 6.77-inch Flexible AMOLED at 120Hz, the M8 5G a 6.77-inch Curved AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Nothing Phone (3a) has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Nothing Phone (3a) and 50MP main on the M8 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Nothing Phone (3a) runs the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, the M8 5G the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3.
Which gets more software updates?
The M8 5G. It is promised 4 OS updates; the Nothing Phone (3a), 3 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The M8 5G, rated IP65 and IP66 to the Nothing Phone (3a)'s IP64. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The M8 5G, at 178 g to 208 g.
