HMD Asha 305 Lite vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The HMD Asha 305 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $65 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 16/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 2500); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Asha 305 Lite doesn't; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is thinner (7.7mm vs 10.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Asha 305 Lite
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes HMD Asha 305 Lite better?
- Cheaper at launch: $65 vs $450
- Overall rating 16/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 2500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Asha 305 Lite vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 57 points higher (73/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 12/100). Value score: HMD Asha 305 Lite — 28/100, 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 "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (66/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Asha 305 Lite | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9832E | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4313 | |
| Display | 5.0" TFT | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 480x854 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2500 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 70W | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android (AOSP) | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 147.0×71.5×10.2 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $65 | $450 |
Camera comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- Main: 2MP
- Front: 2MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 5.0" TFT
- Resolution: 480x854
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 2500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $385. HMD Asha 305 Lite was $385 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (94/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (56/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (66/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Asha 305 Lite or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite by 57 points (73/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Asha 305 Lite and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The HMD Asha 305 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Asha 305 Lite or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Asha 305 Lite over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.