POCO X6 ProvsNothing Phone (3a)
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
POCO X6 Pro wins
Verdict
POCO X6 Pro wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
POCO X6 Pro is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 299, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- POCO X6 Pro takes Performance — led by performance score (1,350,000 pts).
- Nothing Phone (3a) takes Display — led by peak brightness (3,000 nits).
- Nothing Phone (3a) takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- POCO X6 Pro takes Battery — led by charging speed (67 W).
- POCO X6 Pro takes Price — led by price (299 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose POCO X6 Pro if you want…
- Choose POCO X6 Pro if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,350,000 pts vs 700,000 pts.
- Choose POCO X6 Pro if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose POCO X6 Pro if you want a sharper screen — 446 ppi vs 388 ppi.
- Choose POCO X6 Pro if you want faster charging — 67 W vs 50 W.
- Choose POCO X6 Pro if you want a lower price — 299 USD vs 379 USD.
Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want…
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want a bigger screen — 6.77 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 3,000 nits vs 1,800 nits.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 16 MP.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want a better camera — 126 pts vs 122 pts.
At a glance
- POCO X6 Pro
- Nothing Phone (3a)
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The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
POCO X6 Pro
Choose POCO X6 Pro if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 299, the lowest price in this group.
Nothing Phone (3a)
Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if camera matters most. It costs USD 379.
Pros & cons
POCO X6 Pro
- Strong chipset for price
- 67 W charging
- Cheap
- Average cameras
- Plastic build
- Software ads
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Unique Glyph design
- 3x telephoto
- Clean software
- Mid-range chipset
- 50 W charging
- Average selfies