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Nothing Phone (3) vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

WINNER
Nothing Phone (3)
67.9Inno Score
VS
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
61.1Performance46.7
72Display75.9
69.3Camera30.1
64.2Battery71.3
84Features44
6 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3)5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (3) wins this phone face-off, 67.9 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and camera (+39). TECNO POVA Curve 2 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 30
  • Stronger features score: 84 vs 44
  • 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
  • 150% higher OS update pledge: 5 years vs 2 years

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 72
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 64
  • 55% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,150 mAh
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 18% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 9 mm

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (3) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecNothing Phone (3)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Screen size6.67 ″6.78 ″+2%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1260x28001080x2364
Pixel density460 ppi+20%383 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness4,500 nits4,500 nits
Screen-to-body88.5 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (3) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecNothing Phone (3)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 8s Gen 4MediaTek Dimensity 7100
AnTuTu1,850,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,100Top 30%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,600Top 28%—
RAM (max)16 GB+33%12 GB
Storage options256/512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (3) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecNothing Phone (3)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide50 MP—
Telephoto50 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video4K@60fps1440p@30fps
Front camera50 MP+285%13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (3) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecNothing Phone (3)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Capacity5,150 mAh8,000 mAh+55%
Wired charging65 W+44%45 W
Wireless charging15 W—
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (3) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecNothing Phone (3)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Weight218 g195 g+11%
Thickness9 mm7.4 mm+18%
IP ratingIP68IP64
Frame materialAluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (3) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecNothing Phone (3)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth6.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (3) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecNothing Phone (3)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
OS at launchAndroid 15 (Nothing OS 3.5)Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge5 years+150%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (3) versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecNothing Phone (3)TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNoNo

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