Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $449 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 68/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5100); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 1,355,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $450
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 4106
- Faster charging: 70W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, 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 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 21.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.