Both Nothing and Poco have launched their mid-range phones for around Rs. 25,000.
The Nothing Phone 2a and POCO X6 Pro 5G are both heating up the mid-range market with their impressive specifications and software. While POCO is a well-established brand in India, Nothing is relatively new and is aiming to make its mark in Indian households.
| Nothing Phone 2a | Poco X6 Pro 5G | Winner | |
| CPU | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra | Poco |
| Display | 6.7″ AMOLED, 120Hz, 1300 Nits | 6.67″ AMOLED, 120Hz, 1800 Nits | Poco |
| RAM | 8/12 GB LPDDR4X | 8/12 LPDDR5X | Poco |
| Storage | 128/256GB UFS 2.2 | 256/512GB UFS 4.0 | Poco |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, 45W Charging | 5000 mAh, 67W Charging | Tie |
| OS | Nothing OS 2.5 (Android 14) | Xiaomi HyperOS (Android 14) | Nothing |
| OS Guarantee | 3 Year Update | ?? | Nothing |
| Bluetooth | v5.3 | v5.4 | Poco |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | Tie |
| NFC | Yes | No | Nothing |
| Camera | 50MP + 50MP Ultrawide | 64 MP + 8MP Ultrawide + 2MP Macro | Nothing |
| Front Camera | 32MP f/2.2 | 16MP f/2.4 | Nothing |
| Base Price | Rs. 23,999 (8GB + 128GB) | Rs. 25,999 (8GB + 256GB) | Nothing |
Verdict:
- For solid performance, gaming capabilities, and overall specs, choose the POCO X6 Pro 5G.
- For a good camera, clean operating system, guaranteed OS updates, and a unique design, opt for the Nothing Phone 2a
