Nothing Phone (3a) vs Tecno Camon 30 Premier
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Tecno Camon 30 Premier (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads — 69/100 vs 60/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,240,821 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 210g
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Tecno Camon 30 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1240821 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 1256 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4207 vs 3390
- Faster charging: 70W vs 45W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Tecno Camon 30 Premier, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier scores 9 points higher (69/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Tecno Camon 30 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1256 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 4207 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HIOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 162.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Tecno Camon 30 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 15.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (81/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads on performance (65/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.