Poco M5 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $170 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 41/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 554,590); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Poco M5 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $450
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 201g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 32 points higher (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 50/100, 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 notably outperforms the Poco M5 (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Poco M5 (66/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Poco M5 by 67.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $280. Poco M5 was $280 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Poco M5 (70/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Poco M5 (66/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 32 points (73/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 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 Poco M5 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.