Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹49,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the faster chip: the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 against the Dimensity 7400 Ultimate, going by published benchmark scores.
- The POVA 8 Pro 5G has the bigger battery: 6,500 mAh against 5,400 mAh.
- Only the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a zoom camera, a 50MP periscope.
- The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is promised more software updates: 3 OS updates, against 2 OS updates for the POVA 8 Pro 5G.
- The POVA 8 Pro 5G is the lighter phone: 189 g against 210 g.
Get the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro for the faster chip, the zoom camera and longer software support. Get the POVA 8 Pro 5G for the bigger battery, the lighter build and better water protection.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹49,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹52,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹59,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹49,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹54,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Phone (4a) Pro vs POVA 8 Pro 5G, answered
In India, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro starts at ₹49,999 and the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G starts at ₹49,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the POVA 8 Pro 5G?
Neither: both start at ₹49,999. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro comes in 3 versions, up to ₹59,999. The POVA 8 Pro 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹54,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the POVA 8 Pro 5G?
The POVA 8 Pro 5G, with 6,500 mAh to 5,400 mAh. Charging is close too: 50W and 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper they are close. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a 6.83-inch Flexible AMOLED at 144Hz, the POVA 8 Pro 5G a 6.78-inch AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and 50MP main (OIS) on the POVA 8 Pro 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro runs the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, the POVA 8 Pro 5G the Dimensity 7400 Ultimate. Going by published benchmark scores, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is the faster of the two.
Which gets more software updates?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro. It is promised 3 OS updates; the POVA 8 Pro 5G, 2 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The POVA 8 Pro 5G, rated IP69 to the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro's IP65. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The POVA 8 Pro 5G, at 189 g to 210 g.
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