Honor 9A vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 26/100 (a 47-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 177,554); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is thinner (7.7mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 193g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 47 points higher (73/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 70W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Honor 9A by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (70/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (94/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (81/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 47 points (73/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.