Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 52/100 vs 5/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus doesn't; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is thinner (7.7mm vs 10.5mm).
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 2050 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 47 points higher (52/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | ZTE Blade A3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 5.0" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 480x960 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 2050 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | — | |
| OS | Android 15, HIOS 15 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | 137.0×68.0×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 3MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 5.0" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 2050 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (78/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (51/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (65/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 47 points (52/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (78/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 40 Premier over the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A3 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.