Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $1299 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 73/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,780,751 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2780751 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 4313
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $1299
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 6 points higher (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 68/100, 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 S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (66/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 2780751 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9760 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 151 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 61.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $849. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $849 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (91/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (66/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra edges out the Tecno Camon 40 Premier by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.