Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs TECNO POVA 7 Ultra 5G (Specs, Price & Features)

Compare Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs TECNO POVA 7 Ultra 5G side by side to find out which is better. Discover differences in specifications, price, performance, camera, battery, and more to find the best smartphone for your needs in the Philippines.

SpecsNothing Phone (3a) LiteTECNO POVA 7 Ultra 5G
General
BrandNothingTecno
ModelPhone (3a) LitePOVA 7 Ultra 5G
Release DateNovember 15, 2025August 8, 2025
Status-Available
SIM TypeDual Nano-SIM (Hybrid Slot)Dual Nano-SIM
Price₱15,490₱16,999
Build & Design
Dimensions164.0 x 78.0 x 8.3 mm160.0 x 75.2 x 8.9 mm
Weight199g199 g
Build MaterialPanda Glass front, high-strength Plastic frame and transparent Plastic back; IP54 dust and splash resistantGlass front, aluminum alloy frame, and Interstellar Spaceship Design back (with dynamic Status Light for gaming/notifications).
Water & Dust Resistance-IP64
Durability--
ColorsBlack, WhiteGeek White, Geek Black
Display
Screen Size6.77-inch Flexible AMOLED6.67-inch
Display TypeAMOLED (10-bit, 1.07 Billion colors, HDR10+AMOLED
ResolutionFHD+ (1080 x 2392 pixels)1.5K (2712 x 1220 pixels)
Refresh Rate120Hz Adaptive144Hz (Adaptive)
Aspect Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Density (PPI)-446 PPI
Brightness-1,100 nits (HBM) | 4,500 nits (Peak)

ProtectionPanda Glass (up to 3,000 nits peak brightness)Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4nm)MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate 5G (4nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (Up to 3.35 GHz)
GPUMali-G615 MC2Mali-G615 MP6
RAM Options8GB LPDDR4X (+8GB Virtual RAM)12GB (Supports up to 12GB Extended RAM for 24GB total)
Internal Storage Options128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2)256GB / 512GB (UFS 3.1)
Expandable StorageYes, up to 2TB via microSD (Hybrid slot)
No
Software & Features
Operating SystemNothing OS 3.5 (Based on Android 15)Android 15
UI / SkinNothing OS 3.5 (Clean, bloat-free)HiOS 15 (Special Gaming Edition)
Special FeaturesGlyph Light (essential notifications), Flip to Glyph, AI Smart Drawer, Private Space, 3 years of Android updates.
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 Sony IMX882 (f/1.88, OIS, 1/1.57")108MP Ultra-clear AI Main Camera (f/1.8, OIS)
Secondary8MP Ultra-Wide (f/2.2, 120°) + 2MP Macro (f/2.4)8MP Ultra-wide Camera (f/2.2)
FeaturesTrueLens Engine 4.0, Ultra XDR, Night Mode, Motion Capture, Portrait Mode
Dual LED Flash, Super Night Mode, 4K Video, AI Portrait
Video Recording4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120fps4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 60fps
Front Camera16MP (f/2.45)13MP (f/2.2)
Front Camera FeaturesAI Beauty, HDR, Night ModeAI Beauty, Face Unlock, Portrait Mode
Front Video Recording1080p @ 30/60fps4K @ 30fps
Audio & Multimedia
SpeakersSymmetrical Stereo SpeakersDual Stereo Speakers
Audio FeaturesHigh-Definition Audio (Digital), Dolby AtmosDolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, DTS Sound
3.5mm JackNoYes
Video Formats SupportedMP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, 3GPMP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP
Connectivity
Network5G (SA/NSA), 4G LTE, 3G, 2G5G (SA/NSA), 4G LTE, 3G, 2G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (Dual-band)Wi-Fi 7 / Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.4 (aptX HD, LDAC)
GPSGPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS, GALILEO, QZSSGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BeiDou, GALILEO
NFCYesYes
IR BlasterNoYes
USBType-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Sensors & Security
Fingerprint SensorIn-display (Optical)In-display (Optical)
Face UnlockAI Face UnlockYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, E-Compass, Ambient Light
X-axis Linear Motor, G-sensor, Ambient Light, Proximity, E-compass, Gyroscope
Battery
Battery Capacity5,000mAh6,000 mAh (Silicon-Carbon)
Charging TypeUSB Type-C 2.0Wired and Wireless
Charging Speed33W Fast Charging (50% in ~20 mins)70W Ultra Charge (50% in 18 mins)
Wireless ChargingNo30W Wireless Charging
Reverse Charging5W Wired Reverse Charging
10W Wired Reverse Charging
Price & Availability
Variants (RAM/Storage + Price)-12GB + 256GB ₱16,999
AvailabilityDigital Walker stores nationwide, official Nothing stores on Shopee and Lazada.Available at official stores on TikTok, Shopee, Lazada, and TECNO retail kiosks nationwide.