Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $599 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 63/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 1,436,963); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1398
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $599
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 10 points higher (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 40/100, 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (66/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436963 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 16.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (81/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (66/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.