TCL 40 NxtPaper vs Tecno Camon 30 Premier
The TCL 40 NxtPaper (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Tecno Camon 30 Premier (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads — 69/100 vs 39/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 40 NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5010 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,240,821 vs 365,001); the TCL 40 NxtPaper is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 40 NxtPaper
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
What makes TCL 40 NxtPaper better?
- Bigger battery: 5010 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 30 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1240821 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 1256 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4207 vs 1375
- Faster charging: 70W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 40 NxtPaper vs the Tecno Camon 30 Premier, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier scores 30 points higher (69/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads (65/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (65/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 40 NxtPaper | Tecno Camon 30 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 1256 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 4207 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HIOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 162.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 40 NxtPaper and Tecno Camon 30 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads TCL 40 NxtPaper by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (65/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper by 30 points (69/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 40 NxtPaper and the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The TCL 40 NxtPaper has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads on performance (65/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the TCL 40 NxtPaper over the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.