Samsung Galaxy A26 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, 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 50/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 754,064).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A26
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $450
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 754064
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 200g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A26 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 23 points higher (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 52/100). 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 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100, 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 Samsung Galaxy A26 (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A26 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 754064 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2710 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A26 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 56.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (70/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 23 points (73/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A26 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 Samsung Galaxy A26 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A26 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.