Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 52/100 (a 23-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 S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,724,757).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4313
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 23 points higher (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 21/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (84/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "design" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (50/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 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 | 60W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | — | |
| Price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 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
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 103.9% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (84/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (50/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for everyday use.