Poco F9 Pro vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $699 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 70W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $699
- Better camera (81/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Poco F9 Pro scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (66/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 87.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (95/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (84/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (66/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.