Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 52/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 1,724,757).
Samsung Galaxy S26
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 4313
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 21/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 2 points higher (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (51/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (64/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (51/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (97/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 2856499 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | — | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/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 S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 65.6% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (64/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (51/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (97/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 edges out the Tecno Camon 40 Premier by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for everyday use.