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Nothing Phone (4a) vs POCO X8 Pro
Product A: Nothing
104 of 162 known
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Product B: POCO
99 of 162 known
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90 of 154 fields differ
- 50 different values
- 40 known for one only
- 26 the same
- 38 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Peak brightnessA: 4,500nitsB: 3,500nitsNothing is 1,000 nits higher.
- Rated battery capacityA: 5,080mAhB: 6,330mAhPOCO is 1,250 mAh higher.
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Predecessor
Nothing Phone (3a)10Reviewengadget.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.11Reviewgsmarena.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.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
White, Black, Blue, Pink1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
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Security support period (claimed)
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Security updates until
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Body
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Height
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Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
Front
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Water resistance time
MIL-STD-810
Not available
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SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026ROW two physical nano-SIMs and maker explicitly says no eSIM. Japan-only eSIM hardware excluded.
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
439.9ppi
460.3ppi
Aspect ratio
Not available
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
30Hz1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker adaptive-display marketing paragraph explicitly says dynamic 30 Hz to 120 Hz, matching exact review. No LTPO inference.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display explicitly dynamic 30 to 120 Hz. Does not establish LTPO.
Not available
Touch sampling rate
Not available
480Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026Advertised up to 480 Hz, with Game Turbo condition separately explicit in the exact overview.4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-proRead 5 October 2026Exact UK overview footnote 23 requires Game Turbo mode for 480 Hz sampling.
Instant touch sampling
Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
Peak display brightness (claimed)
4,500nits1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Display table 4500 nits peak. Maker release explicitly identifies HDR, window size and duration unstated.2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/53744-phone-4a-is-out-nowRead 5 October 2026Maker Display paragraph expressly identifies 4500 nits HDR peak.
Minimum brightness
Not available
Colour depth per channel
DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
PWM dimming frequency
Always-on display
Front camera cutout
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Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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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
Software
Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 41Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
ANothing Phone (4a)
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.7 |
| 3 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.4 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A520 | 1.8 |
BPOCO X8 Pro
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortex-A725 | 3.4 |
| 3 | Cortex-A725 | 3.2 |
| 4 | Cortex-A725 | 2.2 |
Source5Reviewgsmarena.com/poco_x8_pro-review-2946p4.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact-model Performance and benchmarks prose gives 1x3.4 GHz, 3x3.2 GHz and 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725. Only fixed hardware configuration is used. Tested 12 GB/512 GB benchmark results do not transfer to the 8 GB/256 GB reference.7Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676361Read 8 October 2026SOC Q4/Q5 explicitly up to 3.4 GHz and 1+3+4 Cortex-A725 cores. The exact-model GSMArena performance prose independently supplies 3.4/3.2/2.2 GHz cluster clocks. No generic chipset maximum or benchmark score is imported.
Max CPU clock
2.7GHz
3.4GHz
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 8101Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Storage (nominal)
256GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026Nominal marketed decimal GB. The default RAM/storage pairing is separately proved by the actual first-sale table.3Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/poco-x8-pro-series-tcRead 5 October 2026Same exact 8 GB + 256 GB purchase row.
Storage type
Memory card
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Max card size
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
ANothing Phone (4a)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.88 | 24 | 1/1.57" | PDAF | Yes | Not available | Not available | Samsung GN9 |
| Periscope telephoto | 50 | 2.88 | 80 | 1/2.75" | PDAF | Yes | 3.5× | Not available | Samsung JN5 |
| Ultrawide | 8 | 2.2 | 15 | 1/4" | Not available | Not available | Not available | 120° | Sony IMX355 |
Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Exact physical camera table. Main and periscope PDAF/OIS explicitly stated. Physical 3.5x periscope only, 7x sensor crop is not another lens. Review supplies 8 MP ultrawide, equivalent focal lengths and sensor identifiers.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Primary Camera header gives sensor identifiers and 24/80/15 mm equivalent lens lengths. Maker f/1.88 and f/2.88 precision retained.
BPOCO X8 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.5 | 1/1.95 inch | 0.8 | Not available | Yes | 78° | Sony IMX882 |
| Ultrawide | 8 | 2.2 | 1/4 inch | 1.12 | Fixed | Not available | 112° | SmartSens SC821 |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026One physical 50 MP Sony IMX882 main camera with OIS and one physical 8 MP ultrawide. The advertised 1.6 µm 4-in-1 super pixel is binned pitch, not native pixel pitch, so it is not used. The stored pixel sizes are native pitches from the support FAQ.7Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676361Read 8 October 2026Camera Q1/Q4/Q7/Q8/Q11 explicitly supply the ultrawide sensor family, optical format, native pixel pitches, fields of view and fixed ultrawide focus. Main AF type is unspecified, so no autofocus technology is guessed. The existing main Sony IMX882 name remains. FAQ f/2.25 and UK spec f/2.2 for ultrawide aperture differ, so the new FAQ aperture is not substituted.
Number of rear cameras
3
2
Main camera
50MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
3.5×
Not available
Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Camera features
Ultra XDR, Ultra XDR motion photo, AI Semantic Segmentation (12 layers), Portrait Optimiser, Macro capability (built into the default mode), Night Mode1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026TrueLens Engine 4 list. Macro capability is software and does not add a physical lens.
HDR photos, Motion tracking focus, Night mode, Time-lapse, Panorama, Documents mode, Timed burst7Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676361Read 8 October 2026Camera and Camera Function Support List sections explicitly list these stock-camera features. No unconfirmed future OTA feature is added.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
ANothing Phone (4a)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
BPOCO X8 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | Not available |
| 1280 | 720 | Not available |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
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Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
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Front camera
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Front cameras
ANothing Phone (4a)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 32 | 2.2 | 22 | 1/3.44" | 89° | Samsung KD1 |
Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker 32 MP f/2.2 and 1/3.44-inch-format optics retained over review 1/3.42 format. No AF subtype or physical focal length is inferred.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Bargain-potential-and-stylish-design-Nothing-Phone-4a-review.1294915.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Secondary Camera header identifies Samsung KD1 and 22 mm equivalent focal length. Maker 1/3.44 format retained over review 1/3.42.
BPOCO X8 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 20 | 2.2 | 1/4 inch | 0.702 | Fixed | OmniVision OV20B40 |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact 20 MP front camera. The spec page does not publish aperture, optical sensor format or AF technology. Those values come from the support FAQ.7Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676361Read 8 October 2026Camera Q19/Q21/Q22/Q23/Q25 explicitly OV20B40, 1/4-inch optical format, 0.702 micrometre native pitch, fixed focus and f/2.2 aperture. The existing 20 MP camera is unchanged.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
ANothing Phone (4a)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BPOCO X8 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
| 1280 | 720 | Not available |
Front autofocus
Not available
No
Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Not available
Not available
Audio features
Not available
Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026
Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
3G bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66, B711Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Exact ROW maker LTE IDs. n25/B25 from Pro is not copied into this base model.
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-x8-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK LTE band IDs. B66 is limited to 70 MHz, UL 1710–1780 MHz and DL 2110–2180 MHz.
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n781Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Exact ROW maker NR IDs include n40 and n71. Not a worldwide union or copied Pro table.
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n481Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK NR n-prefixed bands. SA/NSA union only for this device where separately listed. No other regional model bands added.
5G modes
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5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Wi-Fi calling
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, LHDC 2.0, LHDC 3.0, LHDC 4.01Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026Explicit phone Bluetooth codecs. ASHA and Auracast are features, so they are not listed as codecs.7Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676361Read 8 October 2026Bluetooth Q2 explicitly lists LHDC 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0 in addition to the existing supported codecs. ASHA, Auracast and LE Audio are not inserted as codecs. No Bluetooth version is used to infer a codec.
NFC
Ultra-wideband
Not available
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
BeiDou (B1I+B1C+B2a), GPS (L1+L5), Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Optical, under-display1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Face unlock
Not available
Sensors
Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Front ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope, Flicker sensor1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026Maker sensor list. Infrared transmitter and vibration motor are represented in their own fields, not counted as sensors.
Extra buttons
Not available
Haptic motor
X-axis linear haptic motor1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker gaming paragraph explicitly identifies an X-axis linear motor, corroborating Other features Linear Haptic Motor.
X-axis linear vibration motor1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026
Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
Battery capacity (typical)
Not available
Rated battery energy
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Battery type
Claimed battery life
ANothing Phone (4a)
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Mixed use | 17 |
| Talk time | 47 |
| Audio playback | 26 |
| Video streaming | 21 |
Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Play all day paragraph, alongside the global 5080 mAh claim. Voice calls, listening to music and YouTube are separate maker laboratory runtimes. Network, brightness, audio route and firmware are unstated. Instagram scrolling is omitted because its app-specific use does not fit a distinct schema use case.2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/53744-phone-4a-is-out-nowRead 5 October 2026Maker up to 17 h mixed music/video/gaming/messages claim with global 5080 mAh battery. No network, brightness or test sequence specified.
BPOCO X8 Pro
Not availableMaximum wired charging power (claimed)
Not available
Wired charging standards
USB PPS, USB PD 3.0, USB PD 2.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, UFCS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026
USB PD 3.0, USB PD 2.0, USB PPS1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026Specifications state PD 3.0/PD 2.0. USB PPS is separately proved by the exact UK handset overview.4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-proRead 5 October 2026UK specifications explicitly state PD 3.0/PD 2.0. Exact overview expressly states phone PPS universal charging protocol.
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Not available
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Not available
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Not available
Drop resistance class
Not available
Repairability class
Not available
SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
Not available
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SAR head (EU)
Not available
SAR body (EU)
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In the box
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In the box
Nothing Phone (4a), Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), 1 meter, Phone (4a) screen protector (pre-applied), Phone (4a) case, SIM tray ejector tool, Safety information and warranty card1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-4aRead 5 October 2026Maker UK box list. Protective case is corroborated by exact EU fiche Yes, unlike Pro. Mains adapter absent in manual.
POCO X8 Pro, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro/specsRead 5 October 2026
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Phone_4a_User_Guide_Global_en_2e38a5da-9c79-4ba5-ace9-51c408466e63.pdf6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Phone_4a_User_Guide_Global_en_2e38a5da-9c79-4ba5-ace9-51c408466e63.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker global English 15-page guide opened. Maximum wired charging omitted because manual page 3 says 33 W versus current maker 50 W. Regulatory charger 50 W is not handset input maximum. Unidentified review charger also prevents storing measured 65-minute full charge.
gl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P10_%20POCO%20X8%20Pro/P10_SI+QSG_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88.pdf2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P10_%20POCO%20X8%20Pro/P10_SI+QSG_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer EU Safety Information document linked from the maker SG guide index. English sections personally read.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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