Redmi A3X vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $80 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 21/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 193,858); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A3X doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A3X
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Redmi A3X better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $450
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A3X vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 52 points higher (73/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 11/100). 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 43/100). Value score: Redmi A3X — 38/100, 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 A3X (70/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A3X | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $80 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A3X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A3X and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Redmi A3X by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $370. Redmi A3X was $370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (70/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A3X or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X by 52 points (73/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A3X and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Redmi A3X has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A3X 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 A3X or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A3X over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.