Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $450 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Faster charging: 70W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $1639
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 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 18 Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (99/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 40 Premier and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 67.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1189. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $1189 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (99/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (75/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 40 Premier over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.