ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $999 and $450. 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 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5100); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Faster charging: 70W vs 65W
- Lighter: 193g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $999
- Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 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 9 leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (67/100 vs 56/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, 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 9 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (92/100 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 9 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (66/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 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 | 227 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $450 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $549. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (92/100 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 9 (81/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (66/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.