Poco M8 Pro vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $299 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 59/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5100); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 1,041,898).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8 Pro
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Poco M8 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 70W
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $450
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1041898
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 3168
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 206g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 Pro vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 14 points higher (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Poco M8 Pro — 56/100, 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 is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 1041898 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 Pro and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Poco M8 Pro by 39.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $151. Poco M8 Pro was $151 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably better than the Poco M8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 Pro and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Poco M8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 Pro over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Poco M8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.