Description
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
Tecno Camon 30 Premier price in Kenya measures 162.7 x 76.2 x 7.9 mm and features a 6.77-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz display. It runs on Android 14, HIOS 14, is powered by Mediatek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate chipset and is anchored by 512GB 12GB RAM storage. Capture stunning photos with the triple 50MP main camera setup and single 50MP selfie camera.
The 5 G-enabled handset is dual SIM, has no MicroSD support, and supports Wi-Fi 8 and Bluetooth 5.2, besides no 3.5mm jack and FM Radio support. It has several sensors, including a fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass. Tecno Camon 30 Premier is powered by a 5,000mAh non-removable battery and recharged by a 70W wired fast charging unit.
Unique Selling Points
- Design and Build: It has a metal frame for rigidity and a premium feel, with a grippy faux leather texture on the back
- A PolarAce Imaging System that enables 4K 30fps full-scene AI-NR HDR video recording with a Sony Imaging Chip and a triple 50MP camera setup.
- MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate chipset that supports 5G connectivity and delivers efficient performance.
- Flagship Dual-Chip Imaging: It features a new imaging system called “PolarAce”, which combines Sony image sensors, a Sony ISP chip, and Tecno AI algorithms for enhanced photography and video capabilities.
- High-Quality Video Capabilities: The camera allows for recording in low light conditions, claiming to capture “magical auroras at the poles and twilight in the deserts”.
- Impressive Specifications: The device has a 6.77″ LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 512GB storage, 12GB RAM, and a Mediatek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate
Detailed Product Description
Design and Build
Tecno Camon 30 Premier measures 162.7 x 76.2 x 7.9 mm (6.41 x 3.00 x 0.31 in). The device has a dual-texture back panel that combines glass and vegan leather in a black or blue colorway. A large, circular module houses three 50MP cameras, including a periscope lens. Moreover, it has an aluminum frame with antenna lines and an infrared port.
A large, bold center dominates the front punched, 6.77-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution, and an in-screen optical fingerprint scanner. It does not have a card slot or a 3.5mm jack but comes with a dual SIM tray. Additionally, the handset is IP54, dust, and splash-resistant, and has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 thus guaranteeing durability.
Display
Tecno Camon 30 Premier has a 6.77-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 1264 x 2780 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display supports varying refresh rates for better battery life and has a peak brightness of 1400 nits. It also has an under-display fingerprint sensor and a 50 MP selfie camera with autofocus. Camon 30 Premier display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
Notably, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, the display has an 89.9% screen-to-body ratio, and a 451 ppi density. Thin bezels together with reasonably high resolution optimize your viewing experience both outdoors and indoors. The display supports an always-on display feature. It allows your screen to share a small amount of information while the handset is asleep or inactive. This often includes the date, time, battery status, and any notifications you might receive while your device is locked.
Camera Set-up
It has a triple camera setup on the back, consisting of:
- A 50 MP main camera with a Sony IMX890 sensor, OIS, and a large 1/1.56″ size.
- A 50 MP periscope camera with a 70mm focal length and 60x hybrid zoom.
- A 50 MP ultrawide camera with a 120° field of view.
The main camera can capture 4K video at 30fps, while the periscope camera can also take macro shots.
On the other hand, the selfie camera is also a 50 MP sensor with autofocus. Additionally, the camera software has features like AI portrait, quad-LED flash, HDR, and panorama. Overall, both camera sets ( front and back) offer a great user experience as you explore the power of 4K resolution and AI support in delivering high-quality picture and video recordings.
Performance
Processor
The Camon 30 Premier has a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate chipset that supports 5G connectivity and delivers efficient performance. It has an octa-core CPU with two Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.2 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz. Also, it comes integrated with a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU for gaming optimization and ensuring the best user interface when playing games.
Operating System
It runs on Android 14 with HIOS 14 as the custom user interface. Both work well in ensuring a great experience when browsing and navigating through apps and processing information.
Storage
It has 512GB of internal storage, but it does not have a card slot for external storage expansion. Despite the setback of not having additional external memory options, the RAM and internal storage are quite sufficient for large file storage and handling heavy tasks without lagging, as expected of a 5G device with a powerful octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate processor.
Camon 30 Pro Connectivity and Communications Support
Tecno Camon Premier supports various connectivity and communication features. These include:
- 5G network support on both SIM cards (SA and NSA)
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with MIMO
- Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP and LE
- NFC for mobile payments and other devices
- USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG
- IR blaster and FM radio receiver
- Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
- Fingerprint sensor under display
- Action Dot breathing light on the back
Notably, although the handset supports an FM Radio receiver, it has no 3.5mm jack for the plug-in. you have to use alternative technologies available to plug in and listen to your favorite radio station programs and broadcasters.
Battery and Power Management on Camon 30 Premier
It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 70W wired fast charging. The battery can last for up to 10 hours of video playback, 12 hours of gaming, or 15 hours of web browsing.
Camon 30 Premier also has a variable refresh rate display that can adjust the screen refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz depending on the content, which can save battery life. The phone also has a power-saving mode that can extend the battery life by reducing the performance and brightness of the phone.
It comes with a U700TKA power adapter that can charge the phone from 0% to 100% in about 50 minutes. The phone also has an Action Dot breathing light on the back that can indicate the charging status and the voice assistant activation.
chipset.
- Triple 50 MP Camera Setup: It includes a triple rear camera setup with a 50 MP wide lens, a 50 MP periscope telephoto lens for 3x optical zoom, and a 50 MP ultrawide lens.
- 5G Connectivity: As the name suggests, it supports 5G networks, ensuring faster internet speeds and improved connectivity.
- 5,000mAh battery with 70W Ultra Charge technology that can charge the phone rapidly.