Redmi 15C vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Redmi 15C (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, 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 38/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15C has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15C
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Redmi 15C better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $450
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 70W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15C vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 35 points higher (73/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Redmi 15C — 58/100, 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 15C (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Redmi 15C are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15C | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15C
- 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 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 15C
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15C and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Redmi 15C by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $330. Redmi 15C was $330 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (70/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Redmi 15C are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15C or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15C and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Redmi 15C has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15C 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 15C or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15C over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.