Nothing Phone (3a) vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $329 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-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 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $450
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 201g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). 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 61/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, 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 is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (81/100 vs 61/100). 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 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 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 | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 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 | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Camon 40 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 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 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) and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 39.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $121. Nothing Phone (3a) was $121 cheaper at launch.
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) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (81/100 vs 61/100).
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 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) 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) over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.