TCL 50 SE vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The TCL 50 SE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 37/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5010); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 50 SE
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes TCL 50 SE better?
- Overall rating 37/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 50 SE vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 36 points higher (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 50 SE | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×75.5×8.1 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
TCL 50 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
TCL 50 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 50 SE
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 50 SE and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads TCL 50 SE by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
TCL 50 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (70/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 50 SE or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE by 36 points (73/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 50 SE and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The TCL 50 SE has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 50 SE or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 50 SE or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the TCL 50 SE over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.