Nothing Phone (2) vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $599 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 63/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4700); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 1,436,634).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1398
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $599
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 10 points higher (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Nothing Phone (2) by 16.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (81/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.