Tecno Pova Slim 5G vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
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Beebom Score
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5160mAh, 45W | 5000mAh, 33W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | ||
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5160mAh, 45W | 5000mAh, 33W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery and Design | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery and Design | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Cool Black, Sky Blue, Slim White | Black, White, Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 04, 2025 | November 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 08, 2025 | December 05, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹19,999 | ₹20,999 | ||
| Colors | Cool Black, Sky Blue, Slim White | Black, White, Blue | ||
| Launch | September 04, 2025 | November 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 08, 2025 | December 05, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹19,999 | ₹20,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1224 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2720 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20.9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 440 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1224 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2720 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20.9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 440 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Tecno Pova Slim 5G
| Weight | 156 grams | 199 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Panda Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | MIL-810H | Panda glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Loudspeaker | ||
| Weight | 156 grams | 199 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Panda Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | MIL-810H | Panda glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Loudspeaker |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 6400 | Dimensity 7300 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | HIOS | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | |||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 6400 | Dimensity 7300 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | HIOS | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Features | Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Fash, Touch Focus | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | Dual Video | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Features | Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Fash, Touch Focus | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | Dual Video | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Single | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1440p@30fps, Supported | 1080@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 16 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Single | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1440p@30fps, Supported | 1080@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Tecno Pova Slim 5G
| Capacity | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 33 W | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Capacity | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 33 W | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Single Nano SIM | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Single Nano SIM | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Tecno Pova Slim 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Supported | |||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Supported | |||
| Radio | FM Radio | - |
Features
| AI Features | AI Writing Assistant, Circle to Search | AI Smart Backlight | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
| AI Features | AI Writing Assistant, Circle to Search | AI Smart Backlight | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) |
