Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs Tecno Spark 9
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the Tecno Spark 9 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 27/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 215,798); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 9 doesn't; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is thinner (7.7mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Tecno Spark 9
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 9 better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs the Tecno Spark 9, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 46 points higher (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 9 leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (70/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 9 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (66/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | Tecno Spark 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | MediaTek Helio G37 | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 215798 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 198 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 868 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | 164.6×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Spark 9
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Spark 9
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 9
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 40 Premier and Tecno Spark 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Tecno Spark 9 by 699.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Spark 9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (70/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 9 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (66/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Tecno Spark 9?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 by 46 points (73/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Tecno Spark 9?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Tecno Spark 9 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Tecno Spark 9?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Tecno Spark 9?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 40 Premier over the Tecno Spark 9?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.