Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro vs Nothing Phone 4a: Which smartphone to buy under Rs 35,000

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Poco has launched a new X series phone, the Poco X8 Pro mobile in India, in the performance segment. The smartphone is available in sub-Rs 35,000, competing with several mid-range smartphones. However, the Poco X8 Pro is in direct rivalry with the Nothing Phone 4a, which was launched a couple of days before. 

If you are planning to buy a smartphone under the same budget, then here’s a detailed specs, features, and price comparison between the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro and the Nothing Phone 4a.

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro vs Nothing Phone 4a: Design and display

The Poco X8 Pro comes with a subtle yet premium-looking design with an aluminium frame and glass front. The smartphone comes with Gorilla Glass 7i protection for impact resistance and IP68/IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance. The smartphone measures 8.4 mm in thickness, and it weighs 201 grams. 

On the other hand, the Nothing Phone 4a comes with a unique design due to the transparent back and Glyph Bar. However, the smartphone has a plastic build, which may not be preferred by many. It also offers Gorilla Glass 7i protection, although it offers an IP64 rating for water protection. 

For display, the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro features a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3500nits peak brightness. Whereas the Nothing Phone 4a features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 4500nits peak brightness. Therefore, Nothing has a bigger and brighter display. 

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro vs Nothing Phone 4a: Performance and battery

The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra processor paired with up to 12GB RAM. Whereas the Nothing Phone 4a is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor paired with 12GB RAM. 

However, it should be noted that the Poco phone is built for heavy-duty tasks such as gaming, whereas the Phone 4a is more of a daily-use phone that excels in all areas.

In terms of battery life, the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is backed by a 6500mAh battery that supports 100W charging, whereas the Nothing Phone 4a is backed by a 5400mAh battery in India, and 5080mAh globally. In terms of charging, it supports 50W wired charging. 

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro vs Nothing Phone 4a: Camera

The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro features a dual camera setup that includes a 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultrawide camera. On the front, it features a 20MP selfie camera. Whereas the Nothing Phone 4a features a triple camera setup that includes a 50MP main camera, a 50MP telephoto lens with 3.5x telephoto zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide camera. For selfies, it features a 32MP selfie camera.

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro vs Nothing Phone 4a: Price and storage options

The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is priced at Rs 32,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant and Rs 35,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. 

The Nothing Phone 4a comes at a starting price of Rs 31,999 for the 8GB + 128GB storage variant. It also comes in 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB: storage option that comes in Rs 34,999 and Rs 37,999, respectively.