Nothing Phone (2) vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
48.9Performance32.4
50.3Display56.5
54.8Camera30.1
61.1Battery81.9
73.3Features60
11 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2)5 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (2) wins this phone face-off, 55.3 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+25) and performance (+17). Tecno Pova 8 5G 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 (2)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 85% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,850 vs 1,001
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 50
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 61
- 70% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
- 42% higher Active use endurance: 17 h vs 12 h
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.76 ″+1% |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi+3% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+68% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 91.4 %+6% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | 1,320,000+63% | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,850+85%Top 38% | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750+63%Top 40% | 2,914Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 8,000 mAh+70% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 17 h+42% |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g+11% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+2% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (Nothing OS 2.0) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |