TCL K70 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $149 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 43/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the TCL K70 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5100); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 575,630).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL K70
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5100 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $450
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2014
- Faster charging: 70W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL K70 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 30 points higher (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 30/100). Value score: TCL K70 — 60/100, 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 notably outperforms the TCL K70 (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the TCL K70 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL K70 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 575630 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $149 | $450 |
Camera comparison
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL K70 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads TCL K70 by 66.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $301. TCL K70 was $301 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the TCL K70 (70/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the TCL K70 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL K70 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the TCL K70 by 30 points (73/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the TCL K70 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The TCL K70 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL K70 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 K70 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the TCL K70 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.