Redmi 7A vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Redmi 7A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, 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 19/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 193,115); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 7A doesn't; the Redmi 7A is noticeably lighter (165g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 7A
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Redmi 7A better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $450
- Overall rating 19/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 7A vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 54 points higher (73/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 12/100). 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 25/100). Value score: Redmi 7A — 30/100, 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 7A (70/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (56/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Redmi 7A are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 7A | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 4313 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 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 | 146.3×70.4×9.6 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 7A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 7A
- 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 7A
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 7A and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Redmi 7A by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $360. Redmi 7A was $360 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (70/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (56/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Redmi 7A are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 7A or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A by 54 points (73/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 7A and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Redmi 7A has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 7A 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 7A or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 7A over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.