Redmi A5 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier

The Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 25/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 195,539).

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 48 points (73/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A5
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 64
Value for money 34
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Performance 70
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 56
Portability 68
Value for money
What makes Redmi A5 better?

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (68/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi A5 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 48 points higher (73/100 vs 25/100). 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 Redmi A5 leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (70/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).

Redmi A5: The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier: The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi A5 Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 MediaTek Dimensity 8350
AnTuTu 195539 1724757
Geekbench Single 189 1398
Geekbench Multi 781 4313
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 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 / 4GB 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 15, HIOS 15
NFC yes
Dimensions 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm
Weight 196 g
Launch price $90
Camera comparison
Redmi A5
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Redmi A5
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Redmi A5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi A5 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi A5 MediaTek Helio G36
25/100
195539 AnTuTu
Tecno Camon 40 Premier MediaTek Dimensity 8350
73/100 +88.7%
1724757 AnTuTu

Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Redmi A5 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A5
$90
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (70/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (94/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).

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 48 points (73/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi A5 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?

The Redmi A5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, 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 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi A5 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Redmi A5 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?

The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.