Nothing Phone (4b) vs TECNO POVA 8 5G
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹29,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The POVA 8 5G has the bigger battery: 8,000 mAh against 6,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 45W against 33W.
- The POVA 8 5G has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz).
- Only the Nothing Phone (4b) has an ultrawide camera. Only the Nothing Phone (4b) stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The Nothing Phone (4b) is the lighter phone: 210 g against 225 g.
- Only the POVA 8 5G has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Get the Nothing Phone (4b) for the ultrawide camera, a stabilised main camera and the lighter build. Get the POVA 8 5G for the bigger battery, faster charging and the smoother screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 6GB + 128GB₹29,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹39,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹40,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹29,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹31,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Phone (4b) vs POVA 8 5G, answered
In India, the Nothing Phone (4b) starts at ₹29,999 and the TECNO POVA 8 5G starts at ₹29,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Nothing Phone (4b) or the POVA 8 5G?
Neither: both start at ₹29,999. The Nothing Phone (4b) comes in 3 versions, up to ₹40,999. The POVA 8 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹31,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Nothing Phone (4b) or the POVA 8 5G?
The POVA 8 5G, with 8,000 mAh to 6,000 mAh. For charging, the POVA 8 5G is quicker: 45W to 33W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the POVA 8 5G's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz). The Nothing Phone (4b) has a 6.77-inch Super AMOLED at 120Hz, the POVA 8 5G a 6.76-inch IPS LCD at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Nothing Phone (4b) has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Nothing Phone (4b) and 50MP main on the POVA 8 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 (4b) runs the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, the POVA 8 5G the Dimensity 7100.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP64. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Nothing Phone (4b), at 210 g to 225 g.
