Redmi 6A vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $90 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 17/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 155,362); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6A doesn't; the Redmi 6A is noticeably lighter (145g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 6A
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Redmi 6A better?
- Lighter: 145g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $450
- Better portability (80/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 6A vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 56 points higher (73/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 10/100). 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 15/100). Value score: Redmi 6A — 26/100, 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 6A (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 6A | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 4313 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 70W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 145 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 6A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 6A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 6A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 6A and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Redmi 6A by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $360. Redmi 6A was $360 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (70/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (56/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 6A or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 56 points (73/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 6A and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Redmi 6A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 6A 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 6A or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 6A over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.