TCL K70 SE vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The TCL K70 SE (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G50, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $55 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 18/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 5 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 184,328); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL K70 SE doesn't; the TCL K70 SE is noticeably lighter (150g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL K70 SE
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes TCL K70 SE better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $55 vs $450
- Better portability (68/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 184328
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 889
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL K70 SE vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 55 points higher (73/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 12/100). Value score: TCL K70 SE — 32/100, 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 Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (70/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 SE and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL K70 SE | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G50 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 184328 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 200 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 889 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 540x1210 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.6×9.4 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $55 | $450 |
Camera comparison
TCL K70 SE
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
TCL K70 SE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1210
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL K70 SE
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL K70 SE and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads TCL K70 SE by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $395. TCL K70 SE was $395 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (70/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (56/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 SE and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL K70 SE or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE by 55 points (73/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the TCL K70 SE and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The TCL K70 SE has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL K70 SE or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL K70 SE or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the TCL K70 SE over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.