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General

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Series

Phone (3a)1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

M87Maker product pagemi.com/uk/event/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 7 October 2026Original UK page is titled POCO M8 Series and separately lists M8 5G and M8 Pro 5G.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A0594EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact A059 on page 1. Registration on page 2.

25118PC98G2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdfRead 5 October 2026English model block explicitly identifies 25118PC98G.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

4 March 20252Maker product pagenothing.community/d/27793-phone-3a-and-3a-pro-are-hereRead 5 October 2026Original maker launch datePublished March 4, 2025, separate from retail.

January 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Product Information Q3 gives the launch on January 8, 2026. The original dated Notebookcheck launch report independently identifies the announcement that month. Month precision avoids equating earlier teasers with launch day.

Status

Available1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Current UK retail selectors include model configurations, including store pickup. No discontinued status is inferred from some sold-out options.

Available7Maker product pagemi.com/uk/event/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 7 October 2026Original UK maker sales page invites orders for the M8 5G and lists its finishes. Maker UK current buy listing and official sold configuration terms establish retail availability. This is lifecycle status, not a stock guarantee.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Nothing Phone (2a)8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the Nothing Phone (3a) replaces the Nothing Phone (2a).11Press article9to5google.com/2025/03/04/nothing-phone-3a-series-hands-onRead 23 October 20269to5Google calls the Nothing Phone (3a) the direct sequel to the Nothing Phone (2a).

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Nothing Phone (4a)12Reviewengadget.com/mobile/smartphones/nothings-phone-4a-pro-picks-up-flagship-features-and-an-even-brighter-display-for-499-111500926.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget says the Phone 4a Pro and Phone 4a are the sequels to the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro.13Reviewgsmarena.com/nothing_phone_4a-review-2948.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review compares the Phone (4a) to its predecessor and names the Phone (3a) chipset as the one it replaces.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€269.99Maker product pagemi.com/nl/support/terms/poco-m8-series-launchRead 7 October 2026Original Netherlands January 8-14, 2026 launch table: POCO M8 5G 8+256 RRP EUR 269.90, separate early-bird EUR 229.90. Standard base physical 8 GB/256 GB configuration. Netherlands consumer price including VAT, corroborated by maker sales terms section 3.1. No conversion from USD or later discount.10Maker product pagemi.com/nl/support/terms/terms-of-useRead 7 October 2026Section 3.1 says website sale prices include applicable taxes and VAT. Applied to the original NL M8 launch RRP, not a current price.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

EU, GB1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact global EU/GB A059 reference. Japan-specific base eSIM and India-only configurations are excluded.

GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK international hardware specification. No regional hardware union.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Blue, White, Black1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Black, Silver, Green1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK reference with 8 GB physical RAM and 256 GB storage. Listed body dimensions and weight apply across the stated finishes.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Bar1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Maker product images show a conventional non-folding handset.

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

3years1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker launch policy expressly three years of Android updates from first nothing.tech availability.2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/27793-phone-3a-and-3a-pro-are-hereRead 5 October 2026Policy paragraph explicitly years from first nothing.tech availability.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

6years1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Same maker launch-based six-year security promise. Not EPREL minimum counted from end of placement.2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/27793-phone-3a-and-3a-pro-are-hereRead 5 October 2026Same launch-based six years, not generations.

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Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

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January 203211Maker spec sheet (PDF)i02.appmifile.com/780_operatorx_operatorx_xm/13/01/2026/578918593c22e0941ebe49a0de09604f.zipRead 7 October 2026Original maker global compliance index links this model archive. P17P/25118PC8BG DOC for PSTI .pdf is misnamed externally, but its actual title and model body explicitly identify 25118PC98G. The UK PSTI declaration signed October 17, 2025 states support until 1/2032. Month precision preserved. This is the exact UK promise, separate from EU end-of-market regulatory minimum.

Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

163.52mm6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/33045864045585-What-are-the-dimensions-and-weight-of-the-Phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact FAQ 163.52 mm more precise than UK page 163.5. Weight omitted because maker FAQ 201 g conflicts with current UK 208 g, no revised hardware proof.

164mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

77.5mm1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

75.42mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

8.35mm1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

7.35mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

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178g(6.3 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Frame

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Other5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Phone Body Q3: middle bezel uses in-mold injection combining plastic and aluminium alloy die-cast. Other represents the explicit mixed construction. A reviewer describing the visible frame as plastic does not replace the maker internal construction.

Front

Panda glass1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Display table says Panda glass. No unverified Gorilla grade is inherited.

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BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Glass1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker model-specific design and launch release expressly identify upgraded glass rear.

Other5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Phone Body Q2 explicitly says composite material. No specific composite chemistry is published. Other is retained rather than guessing glass, polymer or fiberglass.

Dust and water rating

IP641Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

IP651Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK regional certification takes precedence over broader FAQ claims. UK specification says IP65, whereas general FAQ says IP66. Only exact UK IP65 is stored.

Water resistance depth

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Water resistance time

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MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker two nano-SIMs. eSIM Japan only, matching explicit maker FAQ. Exact EU base has zero eSIM. Japan hardware excluded.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact physical dual nano-SIM slots, second position shared with microSD. Absence of eSIM is separately explicit in exact-model FAQ.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Network questions explicitly deny eSIM. Physical dual nano-SIM configuration comes from exact UK specification.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.77in(17.2 cm)1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

6.77in(17.2 cm)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Resolution

1080 × 2392px5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/33045865591697-What-are-the-screen-specifications-of-the-PhoneRead 5 October 2026Exact Phone (3a) maker FAQ 1080 x 2392, corroborated measured EU review. Current UK page 1084 x 2392 conflicts.

1080 × 2392px1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

387.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

387.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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20:95Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Display Q1 publishes 20:9. This is the maker rounded aspect-ratio designation, not a calculated exact ratio from pixels.

Display type

OLED1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

OLED1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Display type (as published)

Flexible AMOLED1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Flow AMOLED1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

120Hz1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

120Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

30Hz8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review display switches 30/60/90/120 Hz. No LTPO inference.

60Hz13Reviewsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Display section says system dynamically switches to 60 Hz or 90 Hz, with maximum 120 Hz. Lowest explicitly observed adaptive rate 60. No LTPO inference. Exact Black 8/256 review.

Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

480Hz2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/27793-phone-3a-and-3a-pro-are-hereRead 5 October 2026Maker Display explicitly states standard 480 Hz. The separate 1000 Hz Gaming Mode rate is not explicitly identified as instant/burst sampling, so it is not put into that separate field.

240Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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2,560Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 20262560 Hz instant touch sampling is activated in Game Turbo mode.

Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

800nits1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly typical 800 nits.

800nits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

1,300nits1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker outdoor 1300 nits claim.

1,500nits5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Display Q9: Global brightness (HBM) 1500 nits. Manufacturer claim, not a measured result.

Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

3,000nits1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker peak 3000 nits claim. Window, stimulus and duration are unstated.

3,200nits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer peak claim. Illuminated window size is unspecified.

Minimum brightness

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2nits5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Display Q10 explicitly states 2 nits. Manufacturer claim.

Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

10bits1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

12bits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Explicit panel bit-depth claim, not inferred from rounded colour count.

DCI-P3 coverage

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100%5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Display Q13 explicitly states 100% DCI-P3 coverage. No gamut volume is substituted.

HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

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PWM dimming frequency

2,160Hz1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker 2160 Hz dimming claim. Distinct from low-frequency primary review flicker and measured secondary PWM.

3,840Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer advertised PWM rate. Not a reviewer flicker measurement.

Always-on display

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Front camera cutout

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Punch hole14Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/06/15/xiaomi-poco-m8-5g-reviewRead 7 October 2026Design section explicitly describes a screen hole without notch. Same conventional M8 display across finishes, corroborated by maker front images. The review sample is Silver 8/512, so no numerical measurements are transferred.

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

Android 151Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact maker operating system identifies Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.1. Current firmware latest OS is not inferred.

Android 155Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Operating System first-batch question explicitly identifies Android 15 with Xiaomi HyperOS 2.

Software

Nothing OS 3.11Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Xiaomi HyperOS 21Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

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Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 31Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 31Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Process

4nm1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

4nm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

CPU cores

81Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

81Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

ANothing Phone (3a)

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	ARM Cortex-A720	2.5
3	ARM Cortex-A720	2.4
4	ARM Cortex-A520	1.8

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact EU review Processor 8-core 1+3+4 groups and clocks.

BPOCO M8 5G

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	ARM Cortex-A78	2.4
4	ARM Cortex-A55	1.8

Source12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Battery-and-display-are-better-but-the-Samsung-Galaxy-A36-remains-our-favorite-Xiaomi-Poco-M8-5G-review.1230385.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M8 review specification gives four Cortex-A78 at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz. Maker SOC Q5 confirms these architectures. Static exact Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 hardware detail applies across 8/256 and 8/512. No review numerical performance is inherited from its 512 GB sample.

Max CPU clock

2.5GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

2.4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 8101Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Model-specific maker Processor and GPU block names Qualcomm Adreno 810. No GPU clock is stored.

Adreno GPU1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer GPU nomenclature. Generic chipset features are not substituted for phone capabilities.

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

8, 12GB1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Physical installed RAM only. RAM Booster does not add physical RAM.

8GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/sg/support/terms/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 5 October 2026Exact M8 5G 8 GB + 256 GB purchase pairing. Physical RAM only.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/coupon-reward-rulesRead 5 October 2026Exact UK actual-purchase promotion row lists this model 8 GB + 256 GB, starting January 15, 2026.

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

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LPDDR4X1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

128, 256GB1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Nominal UK storage capacities before formatting. India 8+256 GB row is excluded.

256GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Nominal marketed decimal GB. Actual default RAM/storage purchase pairing is independently sourced.3Maker product pagemi.com/sg/support/terms/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 5 October 2026Same actual purchase configuration.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/coupon-reward-rulesRead 5 October 2026Same exact UK sold pairing.

Storage type

UFS 2.27Maker product pagenothing.community/d/29023-why-we-chose-ufs-22-phone-3a-seriesRead 5 October 2026Maker explicit Phone (3a) Series statement says UFS 2.2. Base review UFS 3.1 conflicts and is not retained. Same policy covers 3a/Pro physical sold capacities.

UFS 2.21Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Memory card

None8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Connectivity explicitly no storage expansion.

microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Max card size

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1TB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Up to 1 TB maker expansion limit, converted to 1000 marketed decimal GB.

Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

ANothing Phone (3a)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view
Main	50	1.88	24	1/1.57"	Yes	Not available	84.5°
Telephoto	50	2	50	1/2.75"	Not available	2×	49.5°
Ultrawide	8	2.2	15	1/4"	Not available	Not available	120°

Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Each row is one physical lens, not sensor crop. Base has physical 2 x telephoto, no telephoto OIS claim or guessed autofocus subtype. Main optical format 1/1.57 follows exact base table. Conflicting marketing 1/2.74 telephoto follows technical table 1/2.75.

BPOCO M8 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Autofocus	Field of view	Sensor
Main	50	1.8	1/2.88 inch	Not available	72°	OmniVision OV50D40-GA5A-002A (Light Fusion 400)
Depth	2	2.4	1/5.1 inch	Fixed	82°	OmniVision OV02F1B-A2A5-001A

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Two physical rear cameras. Main native pitch and OIS are not established by this specification. Advertised 1.22 µm 4-in-1 super pixel is binned, so native pixel pitch is omitted.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q2 names depth sensor OV02F1B-A2A5-001A. Q5/Q7/Q9/Q12 provide depth 1/5.1 inch, f/2.4, 82 degrees and FF. Q9 states main 72 degrees. Generic main AF does not identify a supported autofocus enum. The 0.612 micrometre rear pitch answer does not identify which rear sensor, so it is omitted. Main Light Fusion 400 marketing name is preserved. No OIS inference. Independent maker Camera Q2 also explicitly names main OV50D40-GA5A-002A, stored alongside maker marketing name Light Fusion 400. No main/depth ambiguous pixel pitch inferred.

Number of rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

2=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

2×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

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Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

30×1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

10×5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q11: main camera photo zoom 1x to 10x. Video range is 1x to 6x. Digital photo maximum, not optical magnification.

Flash

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Single LED, single colour temperature5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q18 explicitly names a single LED and single colour temperature.

Camera features

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Portrait mode, Panorama mode, Pro mode, Time-lapse, Documents mode, Slow motion, Portrait blur, Video filters, Video beautify, Dynamic shot, Timer, Straighten, Timed burst, Face detection, HDR, Watermark, Audio shutter5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Functions Q3 literal rear list. HDR here is photo HDR, not HDR display or video capture.

Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

ANothing Phone (3a)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	60

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact EU camera review 4K30 and 1080p 60 ordinary recording. Main and telephoto 4K30. Ultrawide is not assigned 4K. Higher slow-motion rate is omitted until exact resolution/rate proof.

BPOCO M8 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	30
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026M8 5G: highest stated ordinary video rate per resolution. No unsupported slow-motion mode or lens scope inferred.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

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Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

Not available

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Video stabilisation

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EIS13Reviewsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Exact Black review video paragraph explicitly rear 1080p recording with electronic stabilization (EIS), while 4K lacks it and 1080p focus bug can occur with movement. Device-level rear EIS presence only, no 4K stabilization or OIS claim. Maker unspecified rear anti-shake wording is not used to name EIS.

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

Not available

240fps5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q14 and Camera Functions Q2 both state rear 240 fps capture. The maker contradicts itself on resolution: Q14 says 720p, Functions Q2 says 1080p. Resolution is unresolved, so no slow-motion resolution is added to ordinary rear_video_modes.

Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

ANothing Phone (3a)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Field of view
Main	32	2.2	1/3.44"	81.2°

Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker front row 81.2-degree view takes precedence over conflicting review. No autofocus subtype is inferred. Base 32 MP and 1/3.44-inch optical format, not Pro 50 MP.

BPOCO M8 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus
Main	20	2.2	1/4 inch	0.702	Fixed

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q24 explicitly states front 0.702 micrometre pitch, and Q25 FF. The front supplier and sensor-model answers conflict internally, so no sensor name is added.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

ANothing Phone (3a)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	60

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact EU camera section selfie 1080p 60. No every-lens interpretation of rear table.

BPOCO M8 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	30
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026M8 5G: highest stated ordinary front recording rate per resolution.

Front autofocus

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Yes12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Battery-and-display-are-better-but-the-Samsung-Galaxy-A36-remains-our-favorite-Xiaomi-Poco-M8-5G-review.1230385.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Speaker section explicitly calls them stereo speakers. Maker Audio Q1 identifies two physical speakers, top shared with earpiece and separate bottom speaker.

3.5 mm jack

Not available

No13Reviewsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Technical table: Kopfhöreranschluss Nein. Body audio output is USB-C. Exact Black 8/256 model.

Audio features

Not available

Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

21Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

213Reviewsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Design section identifies a second microphone on top and main microphone below. Profesional Review Silver model independently identifies two physical microphones. No noise-reduction channel count used.

Network

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Network

GSM, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact RED declaration expressly names GSM, LTE and 5G NR. HSPA is not inferred from UMTS. The maker spec page lists WCDMA bands, so UMTS is stored.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

B2, B3, B5, B81Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

B1, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact maker UMTS/WCDMA bands. Review B2 is not in maker list and is omitted. WCDMA alone does not establish HSPA.

B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B48, B661Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact maker global/EU list. Review typo bands are not copied.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B66, B71, B38, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n781Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact maker NR list. No India-only union or guessed mmWave support.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n781Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK NR n-prefixed bands. SA/NSA union only where listed for this exact device, not a sibling or regional union.

5G modes

NSA, SA1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

SA, NSA5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Network explicitly lists SA/NSA. No HSPA inferred from WCDMA.

5G mmWave

Not available

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Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

Not available

Not available

Satellite

Not available

None5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Network Q3 explicitly denies satellite communications. Satellite GNSS positioning is separate.

Wi-Fi calling

Yes8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact EU Telephone functions explicitly supports Wi-Fi calls.

Yes5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Network Q9 expressly supports VoWiFi. Actual service depends on carrier.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

5.11Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

Not available

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth Q4-Q9 explicitly support these six audio codecs. Q10-Q14 expressly deny LHDC 1-5, despite the Notebookcheck generic table listing them. Maker phone protocol answers take precedence. No LC3, ASHA or LE Audio is inferred.

NFC

Yes1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact UK maker Yes. NFC availability on another regional phone is not inherited.

Yes2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact English EU Frequency Bands and Power block expressly lists NFC at 13.56 MHz.

Ultra-wideband

Not available

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Wireless Communication Q11 explicitly denies UWB.

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BeiDou (B1I+B1C), Galileo (E1)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

Not available

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Navigation and Positioning explicitly denies dual-frequency positioning.

Connector

USB-C3Owner's manualdevice.report/m/00f1f30944d65f3da756819af7bf18511af9b2c89ade62f59d0eab10d9bf0bf4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact manual charging connection identifies USB-C.

USB-C5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Ports states Type-C USB interface.

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 2.08Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

2.05Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Ports states USB 2.0. Connector shape is separate.

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

Not available

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Ports explicitly denies DisplayPort Alt Mode for this POCO model.

IR blaster

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

FM radio

Not available

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026System Application Components Q6 explicitly denies FM radio.

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

Optical, under-display1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker Other features explicitly says in-screen optical scanner.

Optical, under-display5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Sensors fingerprint question expressly says in-screen optical recognition.

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

2D8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Input devices explicitly says 2D facial recognition.

2D5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026System Application Components Q1 expressly supports AI face unlock. Notebookcheck separately describes ordinary 2D Face Unlock, not depth-based authentication.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Battery-and-display-are-better-but-the-Samsung-Galaxy-A36-remains-our-favorite-Xiaomi-Poco-M8-5G-review.1230385.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Input section explicitly identifies 2D Face Unlock for the exact M8 hardware. No depth authentication is inferred.

Sensors

Proximity sensor, Gyroscope, Front ambient light sensor, Electronic compass, Accelerometer1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Virtual proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact own manufacturer sensor list. Infrared transmitter is separately represented by infrared_blaster, not counted as a sensor.

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

Essential Key3Owner's manualdevice.report/m/00f1f30944d65f3da756819af7bf18511af9b2c89ade62f59d0eab10d9bf0bf4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Essential Key advanced section, below ordinary power button. Power and volume are not extra buttons.

Not available

Haptic motor

Linear haptic motor1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

ERM vibration motor12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Battery-and-display-are-better-but-the-Samsung-Galaxy-A36-remains-our-favorite-Xiaomi-Poco-M8-5G-review.1230385.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Housing/input section explicitly identifies an ERM vibration motor and three adjustable levels. Static model hardware, corroborating maker flat motor wording.

Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

4,920mAh4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 10 rated 4920 mAh, not unqualified maker 5000 mAh. Typical capacity remains unproved.

5,370mAh16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 10 rated capacity 5370 mAh. Not typical 5520 mAh and no Wh calculation.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

Not available

5,520mAh1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Battery type

Not available

Silicon-carbon4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5gRead 5 October 2026Exact UK overview explicitly names silicon-carbon battery technology. FAQ general battery wording does not override this specific chemistry claim.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

ANothing Phone (3a)

Use case	Hours (h)
Talk time	45
Video streaming	26
Gaming	11

Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact model battery paragraph: 45 h voice calls, 26 h YouTube, 11 h BGMI gaming. Maker laboratory claims with brightness, network and firmware unstated. Instagram scrolling omitted because it does not fit a distinct named use case.

BPOCO M8 5G

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Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

50W3Owner's manualdevice.report/m/00f1f30944d65f3da756819af7bf18511af9b2c89ade62f59d0eab10d9bf0bf4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging section explicitly says handset charges at 50 W.

45W5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact-model FAQ Charging Q1/Q12 explicitly states handset 45 W support. Specifications define HyperCharge/TurboCharge as adapter output, so that adapter footnote is not used as proof of handset input.

Wired charging standards

Not available

Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, USB PD 2.0, USB PD 3.0, USB PPS5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact Charging phone protocol questions establish each phone standard. Separate standard-charger output/protocol answers are not used.

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

56min1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Current maker secondary specItem explicitly labels 0 - 100% charge time, 56 minutes. Main charging table also says 100% charge time 56 minutes, alongside handset 50 W fast charging. Exact test adapter, starting firmware, temperature and screen state are unstated. The manual about-one-hour claim lacks a starting level and is not substituted.

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Wireless charging

No8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly no wireless charging.

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Charging explicitly says the phone does not support wireless charging.

Wireless charging power

Not available

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Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

Not available

Not available

Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

Not available

Not available

Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

Not available

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Reverse wired

Yes1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker reverse wired output 7.5 W establishes support, not handset input.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact specifications support up to 18 W wired reverse charging to devices verified by POCO Internal Labs. No wireless reverse claim inferred.

Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact model review box/cons expressly excludes mains adapter.

No1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK standard bundle excludes mains adapter. A promotional gift charger and recommended adapter are separate from standard box contents.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

1,171points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6 major series on exact German 12 GB/256 GB Android 15 unit. Current 6.7 chart heading does not establish original 2025 minor.

1,019points15Measurementsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Own Geekbench 6 single chart: 1019 points. Exact reviewed Black 8 GB/256 GB 5520 mAh international IP65 phone, software section Android 15/HyperOS. Power mode unreported. Individual benchmark firmware build not separately printed. No laptop default/highest-mode requirement is applied to smartphone scores. Independent actual review About Phone image Test_Poco_M8_-System-7.jpg proves 256 GB storage and supplies review software context: HyperOS 2.0.202.0.VPQEUXM / Android 15 AQ3A.250226.002. Review RAM table gives 8 GB. Benchmark screenshots explicitly name international 25118PC98G. Geekbench screenshot version 6.5.0.

Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

3,250points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same Geekbench 6 CPU multi-core test.

2,957points15Measurementsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Same exact sample and Geekbench 6 multi chart: 2957. Power mode unreported. Individual benchmark firmware build not separately printed. Software context and Geekbench screenshot version 6.5.0 are the same as in the single-core note.

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

1,057points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ordinary Wild Life Extreme 1057, not adjacent Unlimited or stress stability.

864points18Measurementsmartzone.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/poco-m8-5g-im-test/Test_Poco_M8_-Benchmark-4.jpgRead 7 October 2026Actual original review screenshot expressly Wild Life Extreme total 864, model 25118PC98G, January 18, 2026. Review RAM table 8 GB and actual About Phone System-7 image 256 GB establish exact Black base. Android 15 AQ3A.250226.002 / HyperOS 2.0.202.0.VPQEUXM pictured. 3DMark app build and power mode unstated. Ordinary Wild Life 3271 and Sling Shot 4256 are separate tests, not substituted.

AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

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862,599points15Measurementsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Exact review technical table expressly labels Antutu (v11) 862599. Own tested Black 8/256 Android 15/HyperOS sample. Version 11 retained in note. The separate version 10 chart is not mixed with this value. Power mode and per-test firmware build unreported. AnTuTu screenshot version 11.0.8.

Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,274nits8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display SDR spatial-grid average 1274 cd/m², X-Rite i1Pro 3, exact German 12/256 Android 15 unit. Distinct from APL18 1202, HDR 1179 and maker 3000 peak.

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PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

90Hz8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Primary display flicker 90 Hz. Prose names secondary dimming 741 Hz while chart names 740 Hz. Secondary number is not stored, and maker 2160 Hz remains a distinct claim.

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Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

C4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

B16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 6 class B.

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

43h4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 8 whole 43 hours. Label minute precision is not inferred.

50h16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 8 ENDdevice 50 hours under EU regulatory test. Not a UK maker mixed-use runtime or reviewer active-use score.

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

1,400cycles4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 9 at default settings 1400 cycles.

1,000cycles16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 9 default-settings endurance 1000 cycles.

Drop resistance class

C4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

A16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 14 class A, with 270 falls separately reported.

Repairability class

C4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

C16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 20 class C. Numeric index 2.63 is not a class.

SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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1.07W/kg17Regulatory filingfccid.io/m/de45a31b20711f30a716bf1bcdbf2109347a44d9d02ad7eb6bb8b21e51ce3e1d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original FCC filing report BL-SZ2571545-701 publicly mirrored. Page 1 exact 25118PC98G and page 13 section 3.3.1 Maximum Report SAR 1 g head 1.07 W/kg at 0 mm. Page 10-11 explicitly authorize reuse of unchanged Redmi test data with exact POCO hardware changes and worst-case spot checks. Whole-phone maxima, not a lower single-band grant subtotal.

SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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0.53W/kg17Regulatory filingfccid.io/m/de45a31b20711f30a716bf1bcdbf2109347a44d9d02ad7eb6bb8b21e51ce3e1d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same official exact-model report page 13: maximum 1 g body-worn 0.53 W/kg at 15 mm. This is body-worn, not 0.99 hotspot at 10 mm or 2.56 specific 10 g. Direct FCC route was 403, no bypass. Public original filing PDF fully read.

SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

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0.997W/kg2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdfRead 5 October 2026English EU RF Exposure section: highest localized 10 g head SAR, no separation.

SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

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0.987W/kg2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdfRead 5 October 2026English EU RF Exposure section: highest localized 10 g body SAR at 5 mm separation.

Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

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In the box

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In the box

Nothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), Phone (3a) screen protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector tool, Safety card1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact current UK maker box list. Protective cover is absent, matching EU fiche No. A pre-applied screen film is not a protective case.

POCO M8 5G, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Links

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Product page

nothing.tech/products/phone-3a1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

www.mi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

nothing.tech/products/phone-3a1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

www.mi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specs1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Manual

device.report/m/00f1f30944d65f3da756819af7bf18511af9b2c89ade62f59d0eab10d9bf0bf4.pdf3Owner's manualdevice.report/m/00f1f30944d65f3da756819af7bf18511af9b2c89ade62f59d0eab10d9bf0bf4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Phone (3a) English maker manual, public mirror. Official support directory consulted, direct maker fetch challenged. 18 pages opened via document tool. Unscoped one-hour full-charge claim is omitted because no empty starting level is stated.

gl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdf2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer Safety Information document linked from the maker SG user-guide index. English sections personally read.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

21796524EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

247614816EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Official English product information sheet for exact 25118PC98G, EPREL 2476148. EU registration testing scope. Exact global code, IP65 and 45 W match retained UK hardware. Registration printed on page 2.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 25 EU supplier guarantee 24 months.

2years8Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 7 October 2026UK Warranty Notice for Smartphone, section 1, expressly gives a two-year contractual hardware warranty for official UK purchases. The original UK M8 series sales page advertises two-year quality assurance. EU fiche twelve-month minimum is not transferred.

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