Realme 16 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 52/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 550,018).
Realme 16
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 70W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Realme 16 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 21 points higher (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Realme 16 (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
| Specification | Realme 16 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 550018 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | — | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 16 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Realme 16 by 68.1% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Realme 16 (70/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
Which is better: the Realme 16 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Realme 16 by 21 points (73/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 16 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Realme 16 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 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 Realme 16 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Realme 16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.