Nothing Phone (3) vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
61.1Performance32.4
72Display56.5
69.3Camera30.1
64.2Battery81.9
84Features60
11 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3)6 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (3) wins this phone face-off, 67.9 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+39) and performance (+29). 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 (3)
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 72 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 69 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 60
- 374% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 950 nits
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 64
- 55% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,150 mAh
- 55% higher Active use endurance: 17 h vs 11 h
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.76 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+20% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+374% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 88.5 % | 91.4 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | 1,850,000+128% | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100+110%Top 30% | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600+126%Top 28% | 2,914Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,150 mAh | 8,000 mAh+55% |
| Wired charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 17 h+55% |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g+3% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 8.8 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.5) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 5 years+150% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |