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; launch prices were $1299 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-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 (3,463,142 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4313
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $1299
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100, 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 S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (96/100 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, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (66/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 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 | |
| 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 | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 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 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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 100.8% 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 S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (96/100 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, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (66/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
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 84/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
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 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 70/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.