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Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs POCO X5 Pro

WINNER
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
53.6Inno Score
VS
X

Xiaomi

POCO X5 Pro

$299

43.4Inno Score
35.3Performance32
58.8Display44.8
60.5Camera35.6
59.2Battery58.4
73.3Features60
10 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Pro6 spec wins — POCO X5 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+25) and display (+14). POCO X5 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 35 vs 32
  • Stronger display score: 59 vs 45
  • Stronger camera score: 61 vs 36
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
  • 233% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 900 nits

Reasons to pick the POCO X5 Pro

  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 34% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 50 W
  • 14% lower weight: 181 g vs 211 g
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $299 vs $459

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus POCO X5 Pro
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProPOCO X5 Pro
Screen size6.77 ″+1%6.67 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23922400x1080
Pixel density387 ppi395 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+233%900 nits
Screen-to-body87.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus POCO X5 Pro
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProPOCO X5 Pro
ChipsetSnapdragon 7s Gen 3Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu 10810,000+3%Top 60%784,274Top 64%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,170+15%Top 60%1,020Top 68%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,300+13%Top 60%2,930Top 64%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus POCO X5 Pro
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProPOCO X5 Pro
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.9
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Telephoto50 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera50 MP+213%16 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus POCO X5 Pro
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProPOCO X5 Pro
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging50 W67 W+34%
Wireless charging0 W—
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus POCO X5 Pro
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProPOCO X5 Pro
Weight211 g181 g+14%
Thickness8.4 mm7.9 mm+6%
IP ratingIP64IP53
Frame materialPolycarbonatePlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus POCO X5 Pro
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProPOCO X5 Pro
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus POCO X5 Pro
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProPOCO X5 Pro
OS at launchAndroid 15 (Nothing OS 3.1)Android 12 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge3 years+50%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus POCO X5 Pro
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProPOCO X5 Pro
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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