Nothing Phone (4a) vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $349 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 62/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5100); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 1,039,119).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5100 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $450
- Overall rating 62/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1039119
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 3168
- Faster charging: 70W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 11 points higher (73/100 vs 62/100). 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 (4a) — 58/100, 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 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 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 | 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 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- 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 (4a)
- 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)
- 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) and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 39.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $101. Nothing Phone (4a) was $101 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 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (81/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) 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 (4a) 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 (4a) over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.