Redmi 15 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Redmi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $180 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 43/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 476,175); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Redmi 15 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $450
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 70W vs 33W
- Lighter: 193g vs 214g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 30 points higher (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Redmi 15 — 52/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15 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 Redmi 15 (66/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 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 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 15
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Redmi 15 by 72.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Redmi 15 was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (70/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (94/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15 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 Redmi 15 (66/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 by 30 points (73/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Redmi 15 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15 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 Redmi 15 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.