Redmi A5 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250, 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 36/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A5 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A5
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $450
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 70W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A5 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 37 points higher (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Redmi A5 — 64/100, 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 A5 (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A5 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1640x720 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 (Go Edition) | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $360. Redmi A5 was $360 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (70/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (81/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A5 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 37 points (73/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A5 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Redmi A5 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A5 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A5 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A5 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.