HMD Aura vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, 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 21/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 153,667); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 193g
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 52 points higher (73/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 9/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (70/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads HMD Aura by 91.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (70/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 52 points (73/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.