Redmi Note 10S vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $250 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 45/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 535,127).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 10S
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Redmi Note 10S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $450
- Better portability (68/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 10S vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 28 points higher (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Redmi Note 10S — 40/100, 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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Redmi Note 10S are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 10S | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 70W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 10S
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 10S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 10S
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 10S and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Redmi Note 10S by 69.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Redmi Note 10S was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (70/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Redmi Note 10S are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10S or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 28 points (73/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10S and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Redmi Note 10S has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10S or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10S or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 10S over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.