Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
25.3Performance32.4
47.5Display56.5
58.6Camera30.1
54Battery81.9
65.3Features60
10 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus4 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and display (+9). Nothing Phone (2a) Plus 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 (2a) Plus
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 54
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.76 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+37% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147+15%Bottom 44% | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | 2,914+11%Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 50 W+11% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+16% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+3% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | 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 | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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