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. 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).

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 21 points (73/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 48
Portability 56
Value for money 58
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Performance 70
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 56
Portability 68
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?

  • 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

  • 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 (68/100 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). 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 (68/100 vs 56/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier: The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
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, HIOS 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
Launch price $249
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
52/100
884207 AnTuTu
Tecno Camon 40 Premier MediaTek Dimensity 8350
73/100 +48.7%
1724757 AnTuTu

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
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Price unknown
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 (68/100 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 Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.