Nothing Phone (2a) vs TECNO POVA 7 Ultra 5G (Specs, Price & Features)

Compare Nothing Phone (2a) vs TECNO POVA 7 Ultra 5G side by side. Discover differences in specifications, performance, camera, battery, and more to find the best smartphone for your needs in the Philippines.

SpecsNothing Phone (2a)TECNO POVA 7 Ultra 5G
General
BrandNothingTecno
ModelPhone (2a)POVA 7 Ultra 5G
Release DateMarch 12, 2024August 8, 2025
StatusAvailableAvailable
SIM TypeDual SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual Nano-SIM
Price₱18,990₱16,999
Build & Design
Dimensions161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm160.0 x 75.2 x 8.9 mm
Weight190 g199 g
Build MaterialGorilla Glass 5 front, plastic frame, transparent plastic backGlass front, aluminum alloy frame, and Interstellar Spaceship Design back (with dynamic Status Light for gaming/notifications).
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 (Dust and splash resistant)IP64
ColorsBlack, White, Milk, Blue (Special Edition)Geek White, Geek Black
Display
Screen Size6.7 inches6.67-inch
Display TypeFlexible AMOLED, 1.07 billion colors, HDR10+AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 2412 pixels (FHD+)1.5K (2712 x 1220 pixels)
Refresh Rate120Hz (Adaptive 30-120Hz)144Hz (Adaptive)
Aspect Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Density (PPI)394 PPI446 PPI
Brightness700 nits (typ) / 1100 nits (HBM) / 1300 nits (peak)1,100 nits (HBM) | 4,500 nits (Peak)

ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm)MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate 5G (4nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (Up to 3.35 GHz)
GPUMali-G610 MC4Mali-G615 MP6
RAM Options8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X12GB (Supports up to 12GB Extended RAM for 24GB total)
Internal Storage Options128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2)256GB / 512GB (UFS 3.1)
Expandable StorageNoNo
Software & Features
Operating SystemAndroid 14 (Upgradable to Android 15)Android 15
UI / SkinNothing OS 2.5 / 2.6HiOS 15 (Special Gaming Edition)
Special FeaturesGlyph Interface (3-light strip design), ChatGPT integration, clean software experience (zero bloatware), Advanced Cooling System.TECNO AI (Ella), AI Writing, Reading Summaries, FreeLink Communication(Calls/texts via long-range Bluetooth up to 1km in no-signal areas), 12-Layer Cooling Architecture with 5,300mm² Vapor Chamber.
Camera
Main Camera50MP (f/1.9, 24mm wide, OIS, PDAF)108MP Ultra-clear AI Main Camera (f/1.8, OIS)
Secondary50MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2, 114˚ FOV)8MP Ultra-wide Camera (f/2.2)
FeaturesUltra XDR, Night Mode, Motion Capture, Portrait ModeDual LED Flash, Super Night Mode, 4K Video, AI Portrait
Video Recording4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 60/120fps (gyro-EIS)4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 60fps
Front Camera32MP (f/2.2)13MP (f/2.2)
Front Camera FeaturesHDR, Face UnlockAI Beauty, Face Unlock, Portrait Mode
Front Video Recording1080p @ 60fps4K @ 30fps
Audio & Multimedia
SpeakersDual Stereo SpeakersDual Stereo Speakers
Audio Features2x High-definition microphonesDolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, DTS Sound
3.5mm JackNoYes
Video Formats SupportedMP4, MKV, AVI, etc.MP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP
Connectivity
Network5G (SA/NSA), 4G LTE, 3G, 2G5G (SA/NSA), 4G LTE, 3G, 2G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6), dual-bandWi-Fi 7 / Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.3 (A2DP, LE)5.4 (aptX HD, LDAC)
GPSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSSGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BeiDou, GALILEO
NFCYesYes
IR BlasterNoYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0 (OTG)USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Sensors & Security
Fingerprint SensorIn-display (Optical)In-display (Optical)
Face Unlock2D Face RecognitionYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light
X-axis Linear Motor, G-sensor, Ambient Light, Proximity, E-compass, Gyroscope
Battery
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh6,000 mAh (Silicon-Carbon)
Charging TypeWiredWired and Wireless
Charging Speed45W (50% in 23 mins, 100% in ~60 mins)70W Ultra Charge (50% in 18 mins)
Wireless ChargingNo30W Wireless Charging
Reverse ChargingNo10W Wired Reverse Charging
Price & Availability
Variants (RAM/Storage + Price)8GB + 128GB ₱18,990

 12GB + 256GB ₱20,99012GB + 256GB ₱16,999
AvailabilityAvailable at Digital Walker, Nothing's official Lazada/Shopee stores, and select retailers.Available at official stores on TikTok, Shopee, Lazada, and TECNO retail kiosks nationwide.