Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 66/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3900); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 1,660,456).
Samsung Galaxy S23
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4313
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 68/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1660456
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 7 points higher (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (83/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 1660456 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | — | |
| Price | $229 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 3.7% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (75/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (56/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (83/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.