Samsung Galaxy M17 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $130 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 48/100 (a 25-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 607,489).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M17
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $450
- Better portability (69/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 25 points higher (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100, 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 M17 (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 64.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $320. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $320 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (70/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (81/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 25 points (73/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.