Redmi A7 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Redmi A7 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $99 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 34/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A7 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A7
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Redmi A7 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $450
- Overall rating 34/100
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 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- 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 A7 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 39 points higher (73/100 vs 34/100). 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 10/100). Value score: Redmi A7 — 58/100, 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 A7 (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (81/100 vs 10/100). 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 A7 | 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 | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×79.8×8.3 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A7
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi A7
- 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 A7
- 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: $351. Redmi A7 was $351 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (70/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (81/100 vs 10/100).
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 A7 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 by 39 points (73/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A7 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Redmi A7 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A7 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 A7 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A7 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.