Here is a side by side look at every important spec, broken down section by section, so it is easy to see what each phone brings to the table.
General
Both phones share the same chipset and support 5G, so weight and screen size shape the day-to-day feel. At 218 g and 222 g, the two phones sit close in hand despite their different designs.
| Spec | Nothing Phone 3 | POCO F7 |
|---|
| Brand | Nothing | POCO |
| Model name | Phone 3 | F7 |
| Network support | 5G, 4G, VoLTE | 5G, 4G, VoLTE |
| Warranty | 1 year manufacturer warranty | 1 year manufacturer warranty |
| Dimensions | 160.6 x 75.6 x 9 mm | 162.8 x 76.3 x 7.98 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 222 g |
Display and design
A bright, high refresh rate screen makes everyday scrolling and streaming feel smoother. The POCO F7 offers a larger panel with Dolby Vision, while the Nothing Phone 3 keeps its transparent design language visible on the back.
| Spec | Nothing Phone 3 | POCO F7 |
|---|
| Display size | 6.67-inch | 6.83-inch |
| Display type | Flexible AMOLED, curved | AMOLED, curved |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels | 1280 x 2772 pixels |
| Dimensions | 160.6 x 75.6 x 9 mm | 162.8 x 76.3 x 7.98 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 222 g |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 7.98 mm |
| Build | Glass back, aluminium frame, IP68 water resistant | Glass back, aluminium frame |
Pro tip: Dolby Vision and HDR10+ on the POCO F7 make streaming apps look punchier, so if you watch a lot of shows on your phone, try both screens side by side before deciding.
Performance and software
Both phones share the same Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, so everyday speed should feel close. RAM and storage options are where the two phones start to differ.
| Spec | Nothing Phone 3 | POCO F7 |
|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 4nm | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 4nm |
| RAM options | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB |
| GPU | Adreno 825 | Adreno 825 |
| Cooling | Large vapour chamber cooling | Large vapour chamber cooling |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| UI | Nothing OS | HyperOS |
| Software version | Android 15, 5 years of OS updates, 7 years of security updates | Android 15, HyperOS |
Camera features
Zoom range is the biggest camera difference here. The Nothing Phone 3's periscope telephoto reaches further than the POCO F7's dual camera, while the POCO F7 counters with a wider aperture main lens.
| Spec | Nothing Phone 3 | POCO F7 |
|---|
| Rear camera setup | 50MP wide with OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto (3x optical zoom) + 50MP ultrawide | 50MP wide with OIS + 8MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 50MP | 20MP |
| Video recording | 4K at 60fps, 1080p at 240fps | 4K at 60fps |
| Camera features | HDR, continuous shooting, macro mode | HDR, continuous shooting, night mode |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | LED | LED |
Storage and connectivity
Neither phone takes a memory card, so it is worth choosing the right storage variant upfront. Both support NFC for tap-to-pay and the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard.
| Spec | Nothing Phone 3 | POCO F7 |
|---|
| Internal storage | 256GB, 512GB (UFS 4.0) | 256GB, 512GB (UFS 4.0) |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | v6.0 | v5.4 |
| USB port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| SIM type | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS and Glonass | Yes, with A-GPS and Glonass |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
Battery and other features
The POCO F7's 6500 mAh battery outlasts the Nothing Phone 3's smaller 5150 mAh cell, though the Nothing Phone 3 adds wireless charging, a feature the POCO F7 skips.
| Spec | Nothing Phone 3 | POCO F7 |
|---|
| Battery capacity | 5150 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Charging speed | 65 W wired, 15 W wireless | 90 W wired |
| Fingerprint sensor | In-display, optical | In-display, optical |
| Face unlock | Not specified | Not specified |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Audio features | Not specified | Dolby Atmos |
| Sensors | Light, proximity, accelerometer, compass, gyroscope | Light, proximity, accelerometer, compass, gyroscope |
Pro tip: A bigger battery helps most on long days away from a charger, while wireless charging is a convenience for topping up at a desk, so pick based on which habit fits your routine.
Quick questions
Here are the commonly asked questions about the Nothing Phone 3 and the POCO F7.
Can the Nothing Phone 3 zoom in on distant subjects?
The Nothing Phone 3's 50MP periscope telephoto camera offers 3x optical zoom, which helps capture distant scenes and performances with more detail than a standard camera.
Is the POCO F7 good for binge-watching shows?
The POCO F7's 6.83-inch AMOLED display with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support makes streaming shows feel vivid and immersive during long evening sessions.
Which phone lasts longer through a busy day?
The POCO F7's larger 6500 mAh battery gives it more runtime for calls, streaming and navigation compared with the Nothing Phone 3's smaller 5150 mAh cell.
