Nothing Phone (3) vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $799 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 73/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5100); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is thinner (7.7mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5100 mAh
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Faster charging: 70W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $799
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 4 points higher (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, 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 Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (66/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (66/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Tecno Camon 40 Premier by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.