Reviewers rate these two about the same overall: the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 8.4/10 and the Poco X8 Power 8.2/10. The Nothing Phone (4a) comes out ahead on performance and software. The Poco X8 Power is stronger on battery life. They’re level on camera, display, charging and design & build. At launch in India the Nothing Phone (4a) cost ₹31,999 and the Poco X8 Power ₹32,999.
Updated 12 October 2026 · Scores from our review roundups of each
| Nothing Phone (4a) | Poco X8 Power | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | Level |
| Camera | 7.6 | 7.5 | Level |
| Battery life | 8.8 | 9.7 | Poco X8 Power |
| Performance | 8.2 | 7.3 | Nothing Phone (4a) |
| Display | 8.8 | 9.1 | Level |
| Software | 8.6 | 8.2 | Nothing Phone (4a) |
| Charging | 8.3 | 8.4 | Level |
| Design & build | 8.6 | 8.8 | Level |
| Value | 9.0 | – | – |
| Confidence | High | High | |
| Reviewed in depth by | 8 outlets | 4 outlets | |
| Launch price (India) | ₹31,999 | ₹32,999 | |
| Launched | March 2026 | September 2026 |
Choose the Nothing Phone (4a) if…
Buyers who want a distinctive, clean-software phone with a good screen, solid battery life and a useful telephoto camera at a mid-range price.
Look elsewhere if: You need top-tier water resistance, a long OS update promise, wireless charging, or consistently strong low-light and ultrawide photos.
Read the full Nothing Phone (4a) review roundup
Choose the Poco X8 Power if…
Buyers who put battery life, a bright screen and long software support ahead of top gaming or camera performance.
Look elsewhere if: You want a phone for long, demanding gaming sessions, or you want a light handset with a polished, uncluttered setup.
Read the full Poco X8 Power review roundup
How we compare
Both scores come from the review roundups on this site, on the same 10-point scale: we read the in-depth reviews of each, weigh them by how much testing they did, and combine them. A gap under 0.3 points is shown as level. Prices are Indian launch prices. How we score.