Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
25.3Performance46.7
47.5Display75.9
58.6Camera30.1
54Battery71.3
65.3Features44
6 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+28) and performance (+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 30
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
- 11% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 54
- 246% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,300 nits
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.78 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2364 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 383 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 4,500 nits+246% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147Bottom 44% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | TECNO POVA Curve 2 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 Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 50 W+11% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+3% | 195 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.4 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | TECNO POVA Curve 2 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 Curve 2 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 Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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