Nothing Phone (4a) vs TECNO POVA 8 5G
Key differences
- The TECNO POVA 8 5G launched ₹2,000 cheaper than the Nothing Phone (4a) (₹29,999 vs ₹31,999).
- The TECNO POVA 8 5G has the bigger battery: 8,000mAh against 5,400mAh.
- The Nothing Phone (4a) charges faster, at 50W wired against 45W.
- The TECNO POVA 8 5G has the faster display at 144Hz.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | TECNO POVA 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 7.7/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Brand | Nothing | TECNO |
| Model | Phone (4a) | POVA 8 5G |
| India launch date | 5 March 2026 | 11 June 2026 |
| First sale | 13 March 2026 | 18 June 2026 |
| Launch price | From ₹31,999 | From ₹29,999 |
| Variants | 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB · 12GB RAM + 256GB | 6GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 128GB |
| Display | 6.78", Flexible AMOLED, 1224 x 2720, 120Hz, 4,500 nits peak | 6.76", FHD+, 2344x1080, 144Hz |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Not published |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main + 50MP periscope (3.5x optical) + 8MP ultrawide | 50MP main |
| Front camera | 32MP | 13MP |
| Rear video | 4K 30fps | Not published |
| Front video | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | 5,400mAh | 8,000mAh |
| Wired charging | 50W | 45W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | No | Not published |
| Operating system | Android 16, Nothing OS | Android 16, HiOS 16 |
| OS updates promised | 3 years | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | IP64 | Not published |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.8 mm |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| USB | Not published | USB Type-C |
| Fingerprint | in-display optical | side |
| Colours | White, Black, Pink, Blue | Arc White, Graphite Black, Helios Orange, Echo Green |
Frequently asked questions
Nothing Phone (4a) or TECNO POVA 8 5G — which is better?
On our spec score the Nothing Phone (4a) is ahead, 7.7/10 against 6.8/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The TECNO POVA 8 5G launched ₹2,000 cheaper than the Nothing Phone (4a) (₹29,999 vs ₹31,999). The TECNO POVA 8 5G has the bigger battery: 8,000mAh against 5,400mAh.