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Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Tecno Pova 8 5G

WINNER
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
63.7Inno Score
VS
Tecno Pova 8 5G
49.4Inno Score
45.1Performance32.4
85.2Display56.5
57.6Camera30.1
71.5Battery81.9
73.3Features60
14 spec wins — Nothing Phone (4a) Pro3 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro wins this phone face-off, 63.7 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and camera (+28). 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 (4a) Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 45 vs 32
  • Stronger display score: 85 vs 57
  • Stronger camera score: 58 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
  • 426% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 950 nits

Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 82 vs 72
  • 57% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,080 mAh
  • 11% higher Active use endurance: 17 h vs 15.3 h

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro versus Tecno Pova 8 5G
SpecNothing Phone (4a) ProTecno Pova 8 5G
Screen size6.83 ″+1%6.76 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1260x28001080x2344
Pixel density450 ppi+18%382 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness5,000 nits+426%950 nits
Screen-to-body93.9 %+3%91.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro versus Tecno Pova 8 5G
SpecNothing Phone (4a) ProTecno Pova 8 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 7 Gen 4MediaTek Dimensity 7100
AnTuTu1,469,717+81%811,323
Geekbench 6 (single)1,334+33%Top 50%1,001Bottom 30%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,170+43%Top 46%2,914Bottom 36%
Wild Life Extreme stability99 %Top 37%99 %Top 35%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128GB/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro versus Tecno Pova 8 5G
SpecNothing Phone (4a) ProTecno Pova 8 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Telephoto50 MP—
Optical zoom3.5 x—
Max video4K@60fps1440p@30fps
Front camera32 MP+146%13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro versus Tecno Pova 8 5G
SpecNothing Phone (4a) ProTecno Pova 8 5G
Capacity5,080 mAh8,000 mAh+57%
Wired charging50 W+11%45 W
Wireless charging0 W—
Active use endurance15.3 h17 h+11%

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro versus Tecno Pova 8 5G
SpecNothing Phone (4a) ProTecno Pova 8 5G
Weight210 g+7%225 g
Thickness7.9 mm+10%8.8 mm
IP ratingIP65IP64
Frame materialAluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro versus Tecno Pova 8 5G
SpecNothing Phone (4a) ProTecno Pova 8 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 (4a) Pro versus Tecno Pova 8 5G
SpecNothing Phone (4a) ProTecno Pova 8 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (Nothing OS 4.1)Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge3 years+50%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro versus Tecno Pova 8 5G
SpecNothing Phone (4a) ProTecno Pova 8 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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