Redmi 17 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, 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 46/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5100); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 624,021); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Redmi 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5100 mAh
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2250
- Faster charging: 70W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 232g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 27 points higher (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (70/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (66/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 624021 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 976 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2250 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 825 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 170.1×78.4×8.8 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17
- 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 17
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 17 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Redmi 17 by 63.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 17
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (70/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (66/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 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 17 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.