Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $450 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 73/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $999
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 70W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 12 points higher (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 80/100; 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 Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (66/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 40 Premier and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 43.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $549. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (92/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (80/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (66/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 40 Premier over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.