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Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs TECNO SPARK 50 5G

WINNER
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
53.6Inno Score
VS
TECNO SPARK 50 5G
43.5Inno Score
35.3Performance28.9
58.8Display48.5
60.5Camera29
59.2Battery66.6
73.3Features60
6 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Pro5 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 50 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+32) and features (+13). TECNO SPARK 50 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 (3a) Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 35 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 59 vs 49
  • Stronger camera score: 61 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
  • 525% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 50 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 67 vs 59
  • 30% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProTECNO SPARK 50 5G
Screen size6.77 ″6.78 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1080x2392720x1576
Pixel density387 ppi+51%256 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits—
Screen-to-body87.4 %+4%84.2 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProTECNO SPARK 50 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 7s Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 6400
AnTuTu810,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,170Bottom 46%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,300Bottom 46%—
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProTECNO SPARK 50 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.9
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Telephoto50 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video4K@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera50 MP+525%8 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProTECNO SPARK 50 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh6,500 mAh+30%
Wired charging50 W+11%45 W
Wireless charging0 W—
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProTECNO SPARK 50 5G
Weight211 g210 g
Thickness8.4 mm8.2 mm+3%
IP ratingIP64IP64
Frame materialPolycarbonate—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProTECNO SPARK 50 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProTECNO SPARK 50 5G
OS at launchAndroid 15 (Nothing OS 3.1)Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge3 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus TECNO SPARK 50 5G
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProTECNO SPARK 50 5G
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNoYes

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