Poco M8s vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $189 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 51/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 617,626); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $450
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 70W vs 33W
- Lighter: 193g vs 217g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 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 M8s (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Poco M8s (66/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8s | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8s and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Poco M8s by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $261. Poco M8s was $261 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Poco M8s (70/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Poco M8s (66/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s 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 M8s or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.