Redmi Note 9S vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $200 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 39/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 517,460); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9S
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $450
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 210g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 34 points higher (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 38/100, 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 9S (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Redmi Note 9S by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Redmi Note 9S was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (70/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 34 points (73/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9S over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.