Nothing Phone (1) vs Tecno Camon 30 Premier
The Verdict
Both phones deliver solid flagship experiences at $399, but they excel in different areas. Nothing Phone (1) features a distinctive transparent design with Glyph LED integration and the Snapdragon 778G+ processor, offering strong Android performance with 8GB RAM and 120Hz OLED display at 1200 nits. Tecno Camon 30 Premier counters with superior specifications: MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate chipset, 12GB RAM, larger 5000mAh battery with faster 70W charging, brighter 1300-nit AMOLED display, and a more versatile camera setup including a 2x telephoto lens. The Tecno includes 512GB storage standard versus Nothing's 128GB base, and offers IP65 dust/water resistance compared to IP53. Nothing emphasizes design innovation and software refinement through custom Nothing OS, while Tecno prioritizes raw specifications and practicality. For users valuing distinctive aesthetics and software experience, Nothing Phone (1) wins. For those seeking better hardware specs, battery life, and telephoto photography, Tecno Camon 30 Premier provides superior value.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Nothing Phone (1) if…
- →Unique transparent Glyph Interface LED design stands out
- →Clean Nothing OS closely mirrors stock Android
- →Dual 50 MP cameras perform well for the price
Buy the Tecno Camon 30 Premier if…
- →Sony IMX890 main sensor and dual 50 MP cameras offer strong photography
- →Wireless charging support is rare at this price tier
- →12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage for the base model is generous
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Nothing Phone (1)
Pros
- Unique transparent Glyph Interface LED design stands out
- Clean Nothing OS closely mirrors stock Android
- Dual 50 MP cameras perform well for the price
- Wireless charging included at mid-range pricing
- Solid 120Hz OLED display
Cons
- Snapdragon 778G+ is mid-tier and shows limits
- Glyph notifications are a novelty more than practical
- Only IP53 splash protection
- 33W charging is modest for 2022
- USB-C 2.0 limits transfer speeds
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
Pros
- Sony IMX890 main sensor and dual 50 MP cameras offer strong photography
- Wireless charging support is rare at this price tier
- 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage for the base model is generous
- Dimensity 8200 Ultimate handles gaming and multitasking well
- 70W fast charging is quick for the 5000 mAh battery
Cons
- Tecno brand has limited presence in Western markets
- HiOS includes bloatware and advertisements
- No ultrawide camera limits versatility
- IP65 is not as protective as IP68
- After-sales and software support is uncertain long-term
Full Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Tecno Camon 30 Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 (Nothing OS 1.0) | Android 14 (HiOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193.5 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, transparent glass back with Glyph LED strips | Vegan leather back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm | 162.9 x 75.3 x 7.95 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX766) | 50 MP, f/1.69, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree (Samsung JN1) | — |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired | 70W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.77 inches |
| Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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