Poco M8 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $209 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 5100); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 5100 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $450
- Better portability (79/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 3000
- Faster charging: 70W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Poco M8 — 66/100, 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 M8 (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Poco M8 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 837903 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Poco M8 by 51.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $241. Poco M8 was $241 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Poco M8 (70/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Poco M8 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably better than the Poco M8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.