Redmi 17C vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 52/100 vs 25/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 358,383); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Redmi 17C
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5100 mAh
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 70W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 27 points higher (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Price | $100 | — |
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 17C and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Redmi 17C by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (78/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 27 points (52/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17C or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (78/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17C or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for everyday use.