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Tecno Camon 40 Premier 5G (12GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.67 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 50 MP & 50 MP

Tecno Camon 40 Premier 5G (12GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

90%

7.6

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 77% of smartphones
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

25%

8.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.1

Camera

15%

7.5

Display

15%

6.6

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

7.5

Connectivity

4%

8.4

Audio

3%

8.0

Design

â–²Better than 78% of smartphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £400

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Tecno Camon 40 Premier 5G (12GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

25%

8.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.1

Camera

15%

7.5

Display

15%

6.6

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

7.5

Connectivity

4%

8.4

Audio

3%

8.0

Design

7.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Tecno Camon 40 Premier 5G (12GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

7.9
Brand name
Tecno
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 8350
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 8350
â–² Better than 80% of models
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 processor which is faster than processors in 80.3% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.1% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
RAM capacity
12 GB
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3.35 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
3.35 GHz
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3.35 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 91.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.1% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 15
Android version
Android 15
Android version
Android 15
â–² Better than 71% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 15 which is newer than that found in 70.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 25.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 50 MP & 50 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 50 MP & 50 MP
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 50 MP & 50 MP which is higher than that of 72.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.5% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.2
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.2
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 which is narrower than that of 82.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.67 inches
Screen size
6.67 inches
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches which is larger than the screens of 38.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 13.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1260x 2800 px
Screen resolution
1260x 2800 px
â–² Better than 84% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1260x2800 px which is higher than that of 83.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
460 ppi
Pixel density
460 ppi
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 460 ppi which is higher than that of 88.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.3% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
144 Hz
Refresh rate
144 Hz
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 144 Hz which is higher than in 89.9% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,100 mAh
Battery capacity
5,100 mAh
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,100 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 59.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 2% of smartphones.
Charging speed
70 W
Charging speed
70 W
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 70 W which is faster than in 78.5% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 0.4% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
yes
aptX Lossless
yes
â–² Better than 87% of models
This smartphone supports aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
161 mm
Height
161 mm
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 161 mm which is shorter than 76% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Width
75 mm
Width
75 mm
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75 mm which is narrower than 68.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.3% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.7 mm
Thickness
7.7 mm
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.7 mm which is thinner than 82.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Weight
193 g
Weight
193 g
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 193 g which is lighter than 56.8% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.9% of smartphones.
Device volume
84,525 cm³
Device volume
84,525 cm³
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 84,525 cm³ which is smaller than 85.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
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Tecno Camon 40 Premier 5G (12GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 3 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    3 x
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (3 x vs 0 x).
    3 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 39.6% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.35 GHz
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.35 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 3.35 GHz & 3 x 3.2 GHz & 4 x 2.2 GHz
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3.35 GHz & 3x3.2 GHz & 4x2.2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3.35 GHz & 3x3.2 GHz & 4x2.2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 2.12x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    70 W
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (70 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    70 W vs 33 W
  • 16.5% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    460 ppi
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (460 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    460 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 7.4% better value for money
    Tecno Camon 40 Premier 5G (12GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.87 vs 7.3).
    7.87 vs 7.34
  • 39.6% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.35 GHz
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.35 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 3.35 GHz & 3 x 3.2 GHz & 4 x 2.2 GHz
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3.35 GHz & 3x3.2 GHz & 4x2.2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3.35 GHz & 3x3.2 GHz & 4x2.2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 3.1x faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    8,533 MHz
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (8533 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    8,533 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 47.4% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    1,400 MHz
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1400 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,400 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 2.66x higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    68.2 GB/s
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (68.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    68.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 71.4% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    24 GB
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (24 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    24 GB vs 14 GB
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • Better processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 8350
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 8350 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 8,350 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 58.1% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    4,005
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (4,005 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    4,005 vs 2,533
  • 3x more shader units
    N. of shading units
    768
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (768 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    768 vs 256
  • 27.9% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,205
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,205 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,205 vs 942
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Circle to Search, AI Eraser 2, AI Image Extender, AI Writing, AI Translate, Ella AI Assistant, AI Call Summary, AI Auto Answer, AI Call Noise Cancellation, 4K 60fps Pre-ISP Ultra Night Video
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Newer Android version
    Android version
    Android 15
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This smartphone features a newer Android version than the average smartphone (Android 15 vs Android 14). The average version is Android 14.
    Android 15 vs Android 14
  • 3 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    3 x
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (3 x vs 0 x).
    3 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    50 MP
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (50 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    50 MP vs 16 MP
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Better main camera video
    Main camera video
    2160 x 60 fps
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 22.60x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    2160x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    Manual shutter speed
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 50 MP & 50 MP
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 50 MP & 50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 50 MP & 50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.0 µm
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 fused
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 16.5% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    460 ppi
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (460 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    460 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1260 x 2800 px
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1260x2800 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1260x2800 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 20% higher refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    144 Hz
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher refresh rate than the average smartphone (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone refresh rate is 120 Hz.
    144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 600 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    1,600 nits
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1600 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Better display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 7i vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 7i vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 2.12x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    70 W
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (70 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    70 W vs 33 W
  • 2% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,100 mAh
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5100 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,100 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    aptX Lossless
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Lossless, the average smartphone does not. 12.9% of smartphones include aptX Lossless support.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 2 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    2 m
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >2 m
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (2 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    2 m vs 0 m
  • 0.6 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.7 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.7 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.7 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 2.6 mm shorter
    Height
    161 mm
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (161 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    161 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    March 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IP68
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • 1 mm narrower
    Width
    75 mm
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (75 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    75 mm vs 76 mm
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.2
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.5
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • 235.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    GSMArena max display brightness
    658 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <537 nits – >1.4k nits
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (658 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    658 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • 5.44x less popular
    Tecno Camon 40 Premier 5G (12GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 5.44x less popular
    Tecno Camon 40 Premier 5G (12GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 53.9% more expensive
    Tecno Camon 40 Premier 5G (12GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£400 vs £260).
    £400 vs £260
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.2
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.5
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 235.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    GSMArena max display brightness
    658 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <537 nits – >1.4k nits
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (658 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    658 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.

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What we like about Tecno Camon 40 Premier 5G (12GB + 256GB)

  • The camera system is exceptional and versatile, with 50MP main, telephoto, and ultrawide lenses. It can record 4K video at 60fps.
  • The phone has great performance and offers a smooth user experience. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset, which handles gaming and multitasking well.
  • The battery life is fantastic with moderate use, and it features fast 70W wired charging. A charger is included.
  • It has a stunning 6.67-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a smooth 144Hz refresh rate, good brightness, and vibrant colors.
  • The build quality is premium and durable, with IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i screen protection.
  • The HiOS is feature-rich with additions like a customizable 'One-Tap' physical button and IR blaster functionality.
  • It offers good value for money, with specs and features typically found in more expensive flagship phones.
  • It has ample storage and RAM (12GB/256GB configuration is common).

What we don't like about Tecno Camon 40 Premier 5G (12GB + 256GB)

  • Market availability is limited in regions like the UK and US.
  • The back panel feels plasticky, which detracts from the otherwise premium feel.
  • The haptics (vibration feedback) and speaker volume/quality could be improved.
  • The Ella AI assistant is described as underdeveloped compared to competitors.
  • The fingerprint sensor placement is considered awkward by some users, being too close to the bottom edge.
  • It lacks features such as wireless charging, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and expandable storage via microSD card.
  • The ultra-wide and telephoto lenses lack OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), which can affect quality in certain situations and low light.
  • Some users report shorter-than-expected battery life under heavy usage and significant heating when used as a hotspot.

Verdict

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier 5G is a feature-packed mid-range smartphone with a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8350 (4 nm) chipset and a stunning 6.67-inch, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display with a 1260x2800 pixel resolution and Gorilla Glass 7i protection. It boasts a versatile quad-50MP camera system (main with OIS, ultrawide, 3x periscope telephoto) and a 50MP selfie camera, both capable of 4K video recording. Key pros include an excellent camera experience, a substantial 5100mAh battery with 70W fast charging support (charger included in the box), robust IP68/IP69 ingress protection, and a customizable physical action button. Potential cons include a plastic back and frame that can feel slippery, a display that could be brighter for better outdoor visibility, and a slightly awkward in-display fingerprint sensor placement; the phone also lacks wireless charging and eSIM support.

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