Honor 9S vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Honor 9S (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 18/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 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 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 193g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 66/100)
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 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 55 points higher (73/100 vs 18/100). 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 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 4313 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 70W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Honor 9S by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (70/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (94/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (56/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 55 points (73/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S 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 Honor 9S or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.