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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 60/100 (a 4-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 910,112); 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 910112
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2813
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 179g vs 201g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 61/100)
- 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 Tecno Camon 40 Pro scores 4 points higher (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Pro leads (71/100 vs 61/100). 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 Tecno Camon 40 Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). 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 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 910112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| 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 15.4% 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 Tecno Camon 40 Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
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 Tecno Camon 40 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 4 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 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Tecno Camon 40 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 40 Pro leads on camera score (71/100 vs 61/100).
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.