TECNO POVA 6 Pro Vs Nothing Phone (2a): Long Lasting Battery or Performance

TECNO has announced the POVA 6 Pro in the Indian market. Featuring an Arc Interface with over 200 LEDs and a massive battery, this is the latest contender in the segment.

Among its competitors, the recently launched Nothing Phone (2a) stands out for its unique design. Here we have compared the features and pricing of both the mid-range phones so that you can understand which one offers the best value for your money.

TECNO POVA 6 Pro Vs Nothing Phone (2a): Design and Display

The TECNO POVA 6 Pro is equipped with an Arc Interface, placed around the rear camera module, with over 200 LEDs and more than 100 customisations. However, the Nothing Phone (2a) doesn't lack anything in terms of design either.

It comes with the famed Glyph Interface with 26 individually addressable zones. Three LED lights surround the rear camera lens and are at the centre. Both phones have punch-hole cutouts on the front side. The Nothing Phone (2a) comes in black and white colour variants, while the POVA 6 Pro is offered in Comet Green and Meteorite Grey colour options.

The POVA 6 Pro is claimed to be one of the slimmest phones with a 6,000 mAh battery, measuring just 7.8mm in thickness and weighing 195g. In contrast, the Nothing Phone (2a) measures 8.55mm in dimensions and weighs around 190g.

Both phones feature a 6.78-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,300 nits of peak brightness, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. If you are into gaming and like funky colours, the POVA 6 Pro can be the one. On the other hand, the slimmer bezels on the Phone (2a) give it a premium look.

Also, the Nothing phone has an IP54 rating, while the TECNO phone comes with an IP53 rating which protects your phone from water spills less than 60 degrees from vertical. However, both models have the same impressive display to offer a stellar gaming experience.

TECNO POVA 6 Pro Vs Nothing Phone (2a): Performance and Battery

The TECNO POVA 6 Pro is based on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC, the same processor runs the POVA 5 Pro. On the other hand, the Nothing Phone (2a) is powered by a custom MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro SoC, which is claimed to deliver the best performance with optimal power consumption.

Besides, the Nothing Phone (2a) has already started receiving the Nothing OS 2.5.3 update, bringing a bunch of improvements and Nothing also promises to provide four years of security support for the Phone (2a). Despite running Android 14 OS, there's no clarity in terms of future Android updates from the TECNO POVA 6 Pro.

The TECNO phone packs a 6,000 mAh battery with 70W charging tech, which is claimed to charge 50% of the battery in just 19 minutes, in contrast, the Nothing Phone (2a) is backed by a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W fast charging.

Though the POVA 6 Pro provides a good battery life, the software is the key differentiator here, you'll get a clean stock-like UI with zero bloatware along with future updates in the Nothing Phone (2a).

TECNO POVA 6 Pro Vs Nothing Phone (2a): Camera

The POVA 6 Pro sports a 108MP primary camera with 3x zoom, a 2MP depth sensor, and an AI lens, led by an LED flash. On the other side, the Nothing Phone (2a) has a dual camera setup including a 50MP primary rear camera with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) support and another 50MP ultra-wide sensor with a 114-degree field of view.

The Nothing Phone (2a) stands out for its 50MP ultra-wide lens along with OIS support. However, both phones have the same 32MP camera at the front.

TECNO POVA 6 Pro Vs Nothing Phone (2a): Pricing

The TECNO POVA 6 Pro starts at Rs 19,999 for the 8GB/256GB model, while 12GB/256GB will cost Rs 21,999. The Nothing Phone (2a) is available in three storage configurations, which start at Rs 23,999 for the base 8GB/128GB model. The 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB storage models are priced at Rs 25,999 and Rs 27,999, respectively.

TECNO POVA 6 Pro Vs Nothing Phone (2a): Which One Should You Buy?

Despite having a few identical features like display size, punch-hole design, and a 32MP selfie camera, the TECNO POVA 6 Pro is a bit affordable compared to the Nothing Phone (2a).

If you think for long-term usage, the Nothing Phone (2a) can be good to consider with a classy look, promising software updates, and stellar performance. However, if you are tight on budget and prioritise gaming vibe, the TECNO POVA 6 Pro will also be a good buy.