ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5100); the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,313,311 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.9mm).
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Higher AnTuTu: 2313311 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Faster charging: 70W vs 65W
- Better camera (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (82/100 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 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (68/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 34.1% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (82/100 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 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (81/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (68/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (82/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.