Nothing Phone (3a) vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate; launch prices were $329 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 60/100 (a 5-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 1,044,507).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Lighter: 201g vs 209g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1700848 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $329
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 5 points higher (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 62/100, 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 is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 1700848 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 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 | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $300 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 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)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 38.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $29. Tecno Pova 7 Ultra was $29 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (61/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (72/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (70/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.