Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
25.3Performance46.7
47.5Display80.7
58.6Camera41.9
54Battery66.6
65.3Features86.7
3 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus7 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+33) and features (+21). 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 42
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 11% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 65
- 246% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,300 nits
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.78 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1208x2644 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 429 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 4,500 nits+246% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 93.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147Bottom 44% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256/512GB |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh+30% |
| Wired charging | 50 W+11% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 189 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.4 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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