Poco M5s vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $210 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 46/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 535,127).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5s
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Poco M5s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $210 vs $450
- Better portability (68/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 27 points higher (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Poco M5s — 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 M5s (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5s | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $210 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5s and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Poco M5s by 69.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $240. Poco M5s was $240 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Poco M5s (70/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (81/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5s or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.