Nothing Phone (3a) vs Tecno Camon 40 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Tecno Camon 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 58/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,050,601 vs 879,714); the Tecno Camon 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (179g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Tecno Camon 40 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2918
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 179g vs 201g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Tecno Camon 40 Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 2 points higher (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Pro (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (79/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Tecno Camon 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 164.3×74.6×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Camon 40 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Tecno Camon 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Tecno Camon 40 Pro by 19.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 40 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Pro (61/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (79/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Tecno Camon 40 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Tecno Camon 40 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Tecno Camon 40 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Tecno Camon 40 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Tecno Camon 40 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Tecno Camon 40 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.