Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate; launch prices were $249 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 52/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,700,848 vs 884,207).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $300
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1700848 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 13 points higher (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100, Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 1700848 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $300 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 48.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $51. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $51 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (70/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (72/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (70/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.