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; launch prices were $799 and $450. 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 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4313
- Lighter: 168g vs 193g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1656761
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $799
- Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
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). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100, 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 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 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 1656761 | 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 | |
| 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 | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 3.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
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 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
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. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.