Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $230 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 59/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5100); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 70W
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $450
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 3148
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 14 points higher (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (87/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 72/100, 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 Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X70 Refresh Edition and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 43.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $220. Honor X70 Refresh Edition was $220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (87/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably better than the Honor X70 Refresh Edition — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh Edition over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.