Tecno Spark 8 vs Nothing Phone (3a)
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.52", IPS LCD, 60 Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 16MP+0.08MP/8MP | 50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| Display | 6.52", IPS LCD, 60 Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 16MP+0.08MP/8MP | 50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Turquoise Cyan, Atlantic Blue, Iris Purple | Black, White, Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 13, 2021 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 15, 2021 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹7,999 | ₹24,999 | ||
| Colors | Turquoise Cyan, Atlantic Blue, Iris Purple | Black, White, Blue | ||
| Launch | September 13, 2021 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 15, 2021 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹7,999 | ₹24,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.52 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 480 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.52 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1600 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 269 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 480 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Weight | 200 grams | 201 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | No Protection | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 200 grams | 201 grams | ||
| Front | No Protection | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G25 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | HIOS | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year | 3 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Helio G25 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | HIOS | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year | 3 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 0.08 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Auxiliary | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Quad-LED Flash | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 0.08 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Auxiliary | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Quad-LED Flash | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Features | Dual-LED Flash | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Features | Dual-LED Flash | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
Battery
Winner:Tecno Spark 8
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 w | 50 w | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 w | 50 w |
Memory
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | No | Yes, 360˚ | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | No | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Positioning | GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | No | Yes, 360˚ | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | No | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | ||||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features |
