Google Pixel 9 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $799 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 69/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4700); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 1,561,427).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 4313
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1561427
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $799
- Better camera (81/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 4 points higher (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Google Pixel 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 Google Pixel 9 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Google Pixel 9 by 9.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (73/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier edges out the Google Pixel 9 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.