Nothing Phone (2a) vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
25.3Performance32.4
49.7Display56.5
54.8Camera30.1
70.1Battery81.9
65.3Features60
10 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a)6 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Nothing Phone (2a) scores 49 against 49.4 for Tecno Pova 8 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Tecno Pova 8 5G edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2a)
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 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 50
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 70
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.76 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi+3% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+37% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | 91.4 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,128+13%Bottom 43% | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,592Bottom 27% | 2,914+12%Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %+1%Top 3% | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | 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 | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 15.9 h | 17 h+7% |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+16% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+2% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | 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) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.5) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |