Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 204g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1398
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 40 Premier and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 33.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 40 Premier over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.