Nothing Phone (3) vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
61.1Performance46.7
72Display80.7
69.3Camera41.9
64.2Battery66.6
84Features86.7
5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3)6 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (3) wins this phone face-off, 67.9 to 60.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and performance (+14). TECNO POVA 8 Pro 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 47
- Stronger camera score: 69 vs 42
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 44% higher Wired charging: 65 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 72
- 26% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 5,150 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 18% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 9 mm
- 13% lower weight: 189 g vs 218 g
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.78 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1208x2644 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+7% | 429 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits | 4,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 88.5 % | 93.2 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu | 1,850,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100Top 30% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600Top 28% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,150 mAh | 6,500 mAh+26% |
| Wired charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 189 g+13% |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 7.4 mm+18% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.5) | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
| OS update pledge | 5 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |