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Nothing Phone (1) vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

Nothing Phone (1)
45Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
32Performance46.7
47.3Display75.9
51.5Camera30.1
45.8Battery71.3
65.3Features44
5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (1)7 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and battery (+26). Nothing Phone (1) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (1)

  • Stronger camera score: 52 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
  • 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
  • Has OIS — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 32
  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 46
  • 275% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,200 nits
  • 78% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecNothing Phone (1)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Screen size6.55 ″6.78 ″+4%
Panel typeOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2364
Pixel density402 ppi+5%383 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,200 nits4,500 nits+275%

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecNothing Phone (1)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 778G+MediaTek Dimensity 7100
AnTuTu780,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,020Bottom 34%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,930Bottom 36%—
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecNothing Phone (1)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Ultra-wide50 MP—
Max video4K@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera16 MP+23%13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecNothing Phone (1)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Capacity4,500 mAh8,000 mAh+78%
Wired charging33 W45 W+36%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecNothing Phone (1)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Weight194 g+1%195 g
Thickness8.3 mm7.4 mm+11%
IP ratingIP53IP64
Frame materialAluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecNothing Phone (1)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.25.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecNothing Phone (1)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
OS at launchAndroid 12 (Nothing OS)Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge3 years+50%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecNothing Phone (1)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNoNo

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