Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $450 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 73/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $799
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 70W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 15 points higher (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (66/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 40 Premier and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 52.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (97/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (66/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 40 Premier over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.