Poco F9 Pro vs Tecno Camon 18 Premier
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 50/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 493,222).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 4750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 18 Premier better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 206g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Tecno Camon 18 Premier, the Poco F9 Pro scores 34 points higher (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Tecno Camon 18 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 4750 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, HIOS 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.8×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Tecno Camon 18 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 554.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Camon 18 Premier
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (74/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (84/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.