Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $450 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $999
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 70W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 Ultra 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 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (66/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" 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) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 40 Premier and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 52.1% 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 17 Ultra 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 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (80/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (66/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 40 Premier over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.