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. 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 514,398); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.8mm).
Redmi Note 9S
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 514398
- 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
- 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 (68/100 vs 44/100)
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). 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 (68/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 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, HIOS 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 | — | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
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
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
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 70.2% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Price unknownperformance
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 (68/100 vs 44/100).
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 Redmi Note 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.