The prices are almost identical. The Nothing gives you 5G and a telephoto, the TECNO a bigger battery.
Short answer
Nothing Phone (3a) - 5G, Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, a 50 MP telephoto, 50 W, cheaper. TECNO Camon 50 - 144 Hz, 6500 mAh.
Key differences
| Spec | TECNO Camon 50 | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 1208×2644, 144 Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 1080×2392, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 12/256 GB, 8/256 GB, 8/128 GB | 8/128 GB, 12/256 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 8 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP + 50 MP |
| Front | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 50 W |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP64 |
| Thickness / weight | 7.53 mm | 201 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is faster and has 5G.
Cameras
50 + 8 + 50 MP on the Nothing vs 50 + 8 MP on the TECNO. A 32 MP front camera on both.
Battery
6500 vs 5000 mAh.
Verdict: who should buy which
- 5G, telephoto, speed - Nothing Phone (3a).
- Battery and 144 Hz - TECNO Camon 50.
FAQ
Is the front camera the same?
Yes, 32 MP.
Is the Nothing protected?
IP64.
Which is cheaper?
The Nothing Phone (3a), slightly.