Nothing Phone (3a) vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
35.1Performance32.4
58.8Display56.5
54.7Camera30.1
59.2Battery81.9
73.3Features60
12 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a)5 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (3a) wins this phone face-off, 52.4 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+25) and features (+13). 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 (3a)
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 216% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 950 nits
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 59
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 55% higher Active use endurance: 17 h vs 11 h
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″ | 6.76 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 387 ppi+1% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+216% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.4 % | 91.4 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | 800,000 | 811,323+1% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,150+15%Bottom 45% | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,250+12%Bottom 45% | 2,914Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 50 W+11% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 17 h+55% |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g+11% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm+5% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.1) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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