Realme C73 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $120 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 42/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 528,398); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C73
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $450
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 70W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 197g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 31 points higher (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Realme C73 — 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 Realme C73 (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Realme C73 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C73 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C73 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Realme C73 by 69.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $330. Realme C73 was $330 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Realme C73 (70/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (81/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Realme C73 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C73 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Realme C73 by 31 points (73/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C73 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.