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Tech Titans: Tecno Pova Slim 5G vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Tecno Pova Slim 5G
VS
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Specifications
Tecno Pova Slim 5G
VS
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Build Quality
| Device Height | 164.23 mm (6.47 inches) | 164 mm (6.46 inches) |
| Device Width | 75.91 mm (2.99 inches) | 78 mm (3.07 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 5.95 mm (0.23 inches) | 8.3 mm (0.33 inches) |
| Device Weight | 156 g (5.5 oz) | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP64 | IP54 |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | |
| Frame Construction | Plastic | Plastic |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Blue | White, Black |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 89% | 86.9% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2500 MHz | 2500 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55- 2 cores at 2.5 GHz: Cortex-A76 | - 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55- 4 cores at 2.5 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
| Level 3 Cache | 2 MB | |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 6 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Yes | MediaTek APU 655 |
| Graphics Processor | Mali-G57 MP2 | Mali-G615 MP2 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1072 MHz | 1047 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 64 | 256 |
| Computational Performance | ~137.2 GFLOPS | ~536.1 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable Storage | No | MicroSD |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Read-Only Memory | HIOS 15 | Nothing OS 3.5 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 10:31 hr | |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 18:14 hr | |
| Standby Battery Duration | 124 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Digital | Digital |
| Camera Flash | Dual LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | No | Up to 30FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 120 FPS (720p) | |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Depth: 2 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 8 MP 3) Macro: 2 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.5 | |
| Front Camera Sensor | CMOS | |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | No | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 | |
| 4G Network Support | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Mono |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | No |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | September 2025 | October 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $235 | $249 |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 89 | 90 |
| Camera Rating | 55* | 74* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 19 | 30 |
| Battery Rating | 84* | 86 |
| Connectivity Rating | 69 | 77 |
| Overall Review Score | 61* | 70* |
Phone Price Comparison
Tecno Pova Slim 5G
$235.00 USD
EUR
197.56
INR
21,289.75
NGN
318,096.38
JPY
36,338.52
MYR
922.07
CNY
1,625.89
ZAR
3,746.75
RUB
18,164.28
GBP
172.11
CHF
180.36
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249.00 USD
EUR
209.33
INR
22,558.08
NGN
337,046.80
JPY
38,503.37
MYR
977.00
CNY
1,722.76
ZAR
3,969.96
RUB
19,246.41
GBP
182.37
CHF
191.11
