Samsung Galaxy A02 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier

The Samsung Galaxy A02 (2021) runs on the MediaTek MT6739W, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 52/100 vs 13/100 (a 39-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 50,000); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A02 doesn't; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is thinner (7.7mm vs 9.1mm).

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 by 39 points (52/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A02
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 42
Value for money 100
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A02 better?

  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 50000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 105
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 389
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A02 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 39 points higher (52/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A02 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A02 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (100/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A02: The Samsung Galaxy A02 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier: The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A02 Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Processor MediaTek MT6739W MediaTek Dimensity 8350
AnTuTu 50000 1724757
Geekbench Single 105 1398
Geekbench Multi 389 4313
Display 6.5" 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 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB
OS Android 15, HIOS 15
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.0×75.9×9.1 mm 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm
Weight 206 g
Price $110
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A02
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A02
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A02
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A02 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A02 MediaTek MT6739W
13/100
50000 AnTuTu
Tecno Camon 40 Premier MediaTek Dimensity 8350
52/100 +97.1%
1724757 AnTuTu

Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Samsung Galaxy A02 by 97.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A02
$110
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (78/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (51/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A02 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A02 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 by 39 points (52/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A02 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?

The Samsung Galaxy A02 has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A02 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (78/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A02 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A02 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?

The Samsung Galaxy A02 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for everyday use.