ASUS ROG Phone 6D vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $749 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 1,540,240); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 6D
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 6D better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1540240
- Faster charging: 70W vs 65W
- Lighter: 193g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $749
- Better camera (81/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 6D vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 36/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 6D — 36/100, 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 ASUS ROG Phone 6D and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6D and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D (66/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 6D | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 1540240 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1967 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5401 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ROG UI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.4 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $450 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 6D
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 12MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 6D
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 6D
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 6D and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads ASUS ROG Phone 6D by 10.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6D and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D (81/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 6D and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 6D (66/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 6D — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 6D and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 6D or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 6D over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The ASUS ROG Phone 6D is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.