Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $249 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 52/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 884,207).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $450
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 199g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 21 points higher (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 54/100, 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 48.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $201. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (70/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 21 points (73/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.