Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $2199 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 73/100 (a 5-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 Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4313
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 70/100)
- 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 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $2199
- Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 5 points higher (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100, 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 Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (96/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 3453998 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4313 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $2199 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 100.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1749. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $1749 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (96/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (94/100 vs 78/100).
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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra edges out the Tecno Camon 40 Premier by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 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 Z Fold8 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.