Huawei Pura X Max vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $1520 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5100); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5100 mAh
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Faster charging: 70W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $1520
- Better camera (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, 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 Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 4313 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 22.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1070. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $1070 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (81/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (72/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier edges out the Huawei Pura X Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.