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; launch prices were $90 and $450. 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 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A5
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $450
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
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
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 196g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (66/100 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). Value score: Redmi A5 — 42/100, 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 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 (66/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A5 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 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 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A5 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Redmi A5 by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.
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 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 (66/100 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 Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.