Samsung Galaxy S25+vsTecno Camon 30
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S25+ wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25+ wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy S25+ is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 999 — USD 750 more than the Tecno Camon 30. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- Samsung Galaxy S25+ takes Performance — led by performance score (2,200,000 pts).
- Samsung Galaxy S25+ takes Display — led by pixel density (513 ppi).
- Samsung Galaxy S25+ takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Samsung Galaxy S25+ takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- Tecno Camon 30 takes Price — led by price (249 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25+ if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25+ if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,200,000 pts vs 500,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25+ if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25+ if you want a sharper screen — 513 ppi vs 393 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25+ if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,600 nits vs 1,300 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25+ if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25+ if you want better video quality — 96 pts vs 88 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25+ if you want a better camera — 142 pts vs 116 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25+ if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
Choose Tecno Camon 30 if you want…
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 if you want sharper selfies — 50 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 4,900 mAh.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 if you want faster charging — 70 W vs 45 W.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 if you want a lower price — 249 USD vs 999 USD.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Tecno Camon 30
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy S25+
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25+ if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 999.
Tecno Camon 30
Choose Tecno Camon 30 if price matters most. It costs USD 249, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Elite chipset
- Bright 120 Hz display
- 7 years of updates
- 45 W charging
- No camera upgrade vs S24
- Pricey
Tecno Camon 30
- 50 MP selfie camera
- 70 W charging
- Good value
- Slow chipset
- Software ads
- Average video