Brand	Tecno
Model	Camon 30 Pro
Status	Available
Release Date	2024, March
BODY
Dimensions	164 x 74.5 x 7.7 mm (6.46 x 2.93 x 0.30 in)
Weight	–
Colors	Basaltic Dark, Snowy Silver
Body Material	Glass front, glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)
SIMs	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Water & Dust	–
DISPLAY
Size	6.78 inches
Type	AMOLED, 144Hz
Resolutions	1080 x 2436 pixels
PPI	393 ppi density
Multi touch	Yes
Protection	Always-on display
NETWORKS
2G	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G	LTE
5G	No
Speed	HSPA, LTE-A, 5G
GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes
CAMERA
Rear Triple	50 MP, (wide), 1/1.56″, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, (ultrawide), PD 2 MP, (depth)
Features	Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Videos	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR
Front Single	50 MP, (wide), AF Yes
HARDWARE
OS	Android 14, HIOS 14
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate
CPU	Octa-core
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2
RAM	8GB
Storage	256GB
Card Slot	Unspecified
BATTERY
Type	Li-Po
Capacity	5000 mAh
Removable	Non-Removable
Talk Time	N/A
Stand By	N/A
Charging	70W wired
WirelessCharging	No
COMMONS
Sound	Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm Jack Yes 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE
GPS	GPS
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Wi Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
NFC	Yes

Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G Overview

The Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G is an upgrade from its predecessor the Tecno Camon 20 Pro+. The phone was released on February 27, 2024, and it has major upgrades. The main improvements are seen in the design and the incredible display of the phone. Coupled with the fact that it has a whooping 50MP wide lens that takes good photos with a 5000mAh battery that ensures your phone is always connected to power. Let us review this phone and check if it is worth your money.

The Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G Build

• Design: AMOLED
• Display: 6.78 inches
• Color: Basaltic Dark, Snowy Silver

Design

The Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G comes with an exceptional and sleek design. The phone is available in our Phone stores in Kenya in two color options Basaltic Dark, and Snowy Silver. One thing is for certain, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G is designed to grab your eye’s attention straight from the box. The Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G is slim and light. The phone weighs 187 grams giving you a good distribution when you hold it in your hands.

The back of the Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G is protected by a plastic frame while the front has a glass. You also get a dual camera module that hosts a 50-wide lens and a 2 MP depth lens that makes the phone stand out. On the sides of the Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G, you get power buttons and volume rockers. These are responsive when you want to adjust the audio settings in the Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G phone. On the bottom, you get a dual stereo speaker with Hi-Res audio support.

Display and Visual Experience

The front of the Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G is made up of a 6.78-inch AMOLED. You also get a 144 Hz refresh rate that allows you to have a smooth experience on your phone. The display of the Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G is curved with minimal bezels at the sides. Providing you with an immersive visual experience. The display of the Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G comes with a peak brightness. This gives you a bright, sharp, and responsive visual experience. Especially when you are watching the content on social media, or even browsing the internet.

When it comes to security, you have an in-display fingerprint sensor with the Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G. This enables you to primarily lock your phone. You can also choose to unlock it using the PIN code or facial recognition.

The Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G Cameras

• Main Camera: 50 MP (wide), 50 MP (ultrawide), and 2 MP (depth lens)
• Front Camera: 50 MP
• Video(Main/Front): 4K@60fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR

Main-lens camera system

At the back, you will find a 50 MP wide primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS). During the day or when the light conditions are good, the photos captured with the 50MP wide primary camera lens offer you a good dynamic range with decent attention to detail. You will be happy with the quality of images and videos you capture with this camera.

The main camera offers an f/1.8 aperture and support for optical image stabilization. This enables the Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G to give you a good performance even when the light conditions are low. There is an additional 50MP ultrawide camera. You also get additional features such as Super Night mode that add some brightness to shots taken with the main camera. You also get a 2 MP depth lens shooter that gives impressive performance when taking content during the day.

Front Camera Specifications

At the front, you will get a  50 MP sensor for capturing high-resolution selfies. The front camera provides you with impressive selfie photos and portrait photos that have enough details. You also get color reproduction that separates your subjects. Tecno ensured to include an eye autofocus, that allows allows the phone to focus on your eyes when taking selfies.

The Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G Performance

• Processor (CPU, GPU, RAM): Mediatek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate
• Storage: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
• OS: Android 14, HIOS 14

Chipset

Under the hood, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G is powered up by the Mediatek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate. This phone comes with 12GB RAM with 256GB of internal storage of UFS 3.1 storage. You can also extend the internal storage of your phone with the slot MicroSD card up to 1TB. This additional memory simply enhances the overall performance of your device. While providing you with ample space for your photos, apps, and videos.

CPU and GPU

The chipset also comes with a quad-core high-performance ARM Cortex A76. Running at 2.0GHz clock speed, with another set of quad-core power-efficient ARM Cortex A55. There are currently not many smartphones in the market using this type of chipset.

To complete this combo, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G comes with a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. One thing is for certain, the hardware combination of the Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G provides you with a great performance during gaming or multitasking.

OS

The Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G comes with Android 14. This provides you with a smooth software experience. Especially when you are installing and customizing the mobile applications. You also get special functions such as

• Always-on Display features
• Gestures
• Multi-window
• smart panel

The Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G Battery

• Capacity: Li-Po 5000 mAh
• Charging Speed: 70W wired, 0-100% in 45 min (advertised)

When it comes to battery, the Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G is powered by a 5,000 mAh non-removable battery. The battery supports 70W PD 3.0 fast charging and offers you a reliable battery life. Tecno says that you can recharge your phone to 100 percent in less than 45 minutes. Making it quite convenient if you are in a rush to charge your phone.

If you are not using the phone on a maximum refresh rate with the nits at its peak then the battery can comfortably last you the whole 24-hour day. When you need to recharge it in less than 1 hour you are back to a fully charged Tecno Camon 30 in your hand.

The Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G Summary

The Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G is a great phone with a lot to offer. Here is a summary of its key features, benefits, and why it’s a perfect fit for the target audience:

Key features:

• The Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G comes with an exceptional and sleek design
• Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G is made up of a 6.78-inch display.
• A 50MP wide primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS)
• The Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G is powered up by  Android 14

Benefits:

• Enjoy smooth scrolling on the Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G with the high refresh rate
• Protect your phone with an in-display fingerprint sensor
• Android gives you a smooth software experience.

Conclusion

If you are someone who is seeking a well-balanced mid-range smartphone under Ksh 60,000. Then the Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G should be on your radar. You get incredible value for your money with an exceptional design and a vibrant display. Couple that up with the powerful performance, and capable camera that you are getting. This mid-range smartphone stands out in the crowded smartphone market. With the Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G, you will be purchasing a dependable phone while getting value for your money.

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