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; launch prices were $100 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 32/100 (a 41-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 358,608); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17C
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $450
- Overall rating 32/100
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 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 206g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 41 points higher (73/100 vs 32/100). 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 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Redmi 17C — 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 17C (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17C | 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 | 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Redmi 17C was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (70/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 41 points (73/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17C or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17C or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.