Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 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 61/100 (a 12-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 1,063,102).

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 64
Battery 49
Portability 54
Value for money 52
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Performance 70
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 56
Portability 68
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?

  • Overall rating 61/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1063102
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 70W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
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) Pro Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 8350
AnTuTu 1063102 1724757
Geekbench Single 1162 1398
Geekbench Multi 3315 4313
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 50W 70W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 15, HIOS 15
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm
Weight 201 g
Launch price $459
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 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) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
61/100
1063102 AnTuTu
Tecno Camon 40 Premier MediaTek Dimensity 8350
73/100 +38.4%
1724757 AnTuTu

Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 38.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (81/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 64/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.