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Reviewers rate the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max higher: 82 against 75 for the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro.
Some disagreement · 13 reviews
Suits buyers who want a distinctive, well-built mid-range phone with a bright 144Hz display and do not need wireless charging, IP68 or long updates. Its price over the standard Phone (4a) is the main concern for several reviewers.
Some disagreement · 4 reviews
Suits buyers who want huge battery life, fast charging and strong gaming performance on a budget, and who accept weaker cameras and bloatware-heavy software. Note the 218g weight and lack of a telephoto lens.
| Measure | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 75 | 82 |
3 publications have scored both phones. 2 scored the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max higher, 1 the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro.
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2026 | January 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $499 | $469 |
| Launch price (UK) | £499 | £469 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €479 | €429 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 6.8″ | 6.8″ |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto lens | Yes | No |
| Battery | 5,080 mAh | 8,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 100 W |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s |
| Base storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Weight | 210 g | 218 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 |
| Software updates | 3 years | 4 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.