Nothing Phone (2) vs Tecno Camon 30 Premier
The Verdict
Nothing Phone 2 delivers flagship performance with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and superior display brightness at 1600 nits, making it excellent for outdoor visibility and demanding games. Its 45W charging and refined Nothing OS 2.0 interface justify the premium pricing. Conversely, Tecno Camon 30 Premier offers remarkable value at $399, featuring faster 70W charging, larger 5000 mAh battery, better IP65 dust resistance, and a 50 MP telephoto lens absent in Nothing's offering. Display quality slightly favors Nothing with LTPO OLED technology, though Tecno's AMOLED panel remains vibrant. Camera systems are competitive: Nothing excels with OIS on ultrawide, while Tecno provides practical zoom capability. For users prioritizing raw performance and display quality, Nothing Phone 2 is worth the investment. Budget-conscious buyers seeking practical features and better battery endurance should choose Camon 30 Premier.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Nothing Phone (2) if…
- →Iconic transparent design with improved Glyph lights
- →Snappy Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance
- →Clean Nothing OS software experience
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 (2)
Pros
- Iconic transparent design with improved Glyph lights
- Snappy Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance
- Clean Nothing OS software experience
- Wireless and reverse wireless charging
- Bright LTPO AMOLED display
Cons
- Only IP54 rated
- No telephoto camera
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- Glyph Interface is more novelty than utility
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 (2) | Tecno Camon 30 Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 14 (HiOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Vegan leather back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm | 162.9 x 75.3 x 7.95 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX890 | 50 MP, f/1.69, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.45 | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | — |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 70W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.77 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.75 GHz A710 + 4x1.8 GHz A510) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | 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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