Tecno Mobile brand has become one of the leading smartphone manufacturing companies in Africa. In 2008, the company conducted a market research in Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia. And the result shows that Africa was their most lucrative continent/region. Their phones are relatively affordable to low-budget smartphone users in countries like Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda and South Africa. For the purpose of this article, we would be discussing the Tecno Camon series smartphones. Taking into consideration their prices, features and specifications.
The Tecno Camon smartphones have an impressive camera quality. They are designed mainly for quality photographs. For users who love taking selfies and bright pictures. But due to financial constraints can’t afford high-end smartphones such iPhone, Samsung, LG or even Google Pixel. Then the Tecno Camon series would be your best buy. For affordable prices, you get to take clear and bright photographs with family or friends. That doesn’t mean picture quality is the only feature the Tecno Camon offers.
Below is the list of all smartphones under the Camon series. From the first phone to their latest flagship.
1. Tecno Camon C5
The Camon C5 was launched in August 2015. And it’s the first smartphone under the Camon series. It features a 5.0-inch touchscreen, 720 x 1280 pixels in resolution and 294 ppi density. The C5 runs on MediaTek MT6735 chipset with Quad-core 1.3GHz processor.
Tecno Camon C5 Key Specs
| Display | 5-inch Touch Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294 ppi) |
| Software | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
| Hardware | MediaTek MT6735 chipset with Quad-core 1.3GHz processor |
| Memory | 8GB ROM & 1GB RAM |
| Camera | 8MP real with dual-LED flash + 2MP front with LED flash |
| Battery | 2500 mAh Li-ion |
| Price | N26,000 |
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2. Tecno Camon C8
The Camon C8 was launched alongside Camon C5 in August 2015. The 5.5-inch smartphone is powered by MediaTek MT6735 chipset with Quad-core 1.3GHz processor. Talking about picture quality, the Camon C8 is the first Tecno smartphone to feature a 13-mega pixel rear camera.
Tecno Camon C8 Key Specs
| Display | 5.5-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (267ppi) |
| Software | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
| Hardware | MediaTek MT6735 chipset with Quad-core 1.3GHz processor |
| Memory | 16GB ROM & 1GB RAM |
| Camera | 13MP real with dual-LED flash + 5MP front |
| Battery | 3000 mAh Li-ion |
| Price | N43,000 |
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3. Tecno Camon C9
The Camon C9 is the third smartphone on the Camon series. It was launched in June 2016. And unlike, the Camon C5 and C8 that runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop. The Camon C9 operates on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. And with a first of its kind 13-mega pixel rear camera plus 13-mega pixel front camera, the Camon C9 is nicknamed “the selfie smartphone” by most fans. Unlike it’s other predecessors (Camon C5 and C8), it comes with a more powerful 3000 mAh battery capacity.
Tecno Camon C9 Key Specs
| Display | 5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (400ppi) |
| Software | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Hardware | Mediatek MT6753 chipset with Octa-core 1.3GHz processor |
| Memory | 16GB ROM & 2GB RAM |
| Camera | 13MP real + 13MP front |
| Battery | 3000 mAh Li-ion |
| Price | N46,000 |
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4. Tecno Camon C9 Plus
Almost the same as the Camon C9. Both phones were launched together in June 2016. Only notably difference, is the internal storage of the C9 Plus is 32GB with 3GB RAM size. While the Camon C9 has 16GB internal storage and 2GB RAM. They both have the same battery capacity, display type, hardware and software.
Tecno Camon C9 Plus Key Specs
| Display | 5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (400ppi) |
| Software | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Hardware | Mediatek MT6753 chipset with Octa-core 1.3GHz processor |
| Memory | 32GB ROM & 3GB RAM |
| Camera | 13MP real + 13MP front |
| Battery | 3000 mAh Li-ion |
| Price | N59,000 |
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5. Tecno Camon C7
According to Tecno Mobile, the Camon C7 is a budgeted smartphone for the C9. It was launched in July 2016, a month after the launch of Camon C9. It comes with a reduced battery capacity at 2,500 mAh. An internal storage of 16GB expandable to either 64GB or 128GB.
Tecno Camon C7 Key Specs
| Display | 5-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (400 ppi) |
| Software | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Hardware | Octa-core 1.3GHz processor |
| Memory | 16GB ROM & 2GB RAM |
| Camera | 13MP real + 13MP front with LED flash |
| Battery | 2500 mAh Li-ion |
| Price | N40,000 |
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6. Tecno Camon CX
The Camon CX was launched in March 2017. In terms of quality photograph, it is an upgrade to the Camon C9. The Camon CX features a 16-mega pixel rear camera with ring flash and a 16-mega pixel front camera with dual flash. And then a 3,200 mAh battery capacity.
Tecno Camon CX Key Specs
| Display | 5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (400ppi) |
| Software | Android 7.0 Nougat with HiOS 2.0 |
| Hardware | Mediatek MT6750 chipset with Octa-core 1.5GHz processor |
| Memory | 16GB ROM & 2GB RAM |
| Camera | 16MP real with ring flash + 16MP front with dual-LED flash |
| Battery | 3200 mAh Li-ion |
| Price | N51,500 |
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7. Tecno Camon CX Air
Launched in March 2017 alongside Camon CX. But unlike its brother, the Camon CX Air comes with a 13-mega pixel front camera with dual flash and a 13-mega pixel rear camera, autofocus with LED flash.
Tecno Camon CX Air Key Specs
| Display | 5.5-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (267ppi) |
| Software | Android 7.0 Nougat with HiOS 2.0 |
| Hardware | Mediatek MT6737 chipset with Octa-core 1.25GHz processor |
| Memory | 16GB ROM & 2GB RAM |
| Camera | 16MP real with ring flash + 16MP front with dual-LED flash |
| Battery | 3200 mAh Li-ion |
| Price | N39,400 |
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8. Tecno Camon CM
Also known as “Camon CMore”. The smartphone was launched in Nigeria in January 2018. It became Tecno Mobile first 18:9 Full Display Aspect Ratio smartphone. Powered by Octa-core 1.3GHz processor.
Tecno Camon CM Key Specs
| Display | 5.7-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 x 720 pixels (282 ppi), 18:9 aspect ratio |
| Software | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Hardware | Mediatek MT6737 chipset with Octa-core 1.3GHz processor |
| Memory | 16GB ROM & 2GB RAM |
| Camera | 13MP real with LED flash + 13MP front with LED flash |
| Battery | 3000 mAh Li-ion |
| Price | N45,000 |
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9. Tecno Camon X
The Camon X is the latest flagship of the Camon series. It was launched in April 2018. It features a facial identification technology which is the first in the Camon series. The Camon X offers a significant improvement from the Camon CM. According to Tecno Mobile, it offers about 25% more in camera and performance compared to Camon CM.
Tecno Camon X Key Specs
| Display | 6.0-inch IPS LCD Display, 720 X 1440 pixel |
| Software | Android 8.1 Oreo with HiOS V3.3 |
| Hardware | MediaTek HelioP23 chipset with Octa-core processor |
| Memory | 16GB ROM & 3GB RAM |
| Camera | 16MP real with autofocus ring flash + 20MP front with dual-LED flash |
| Battery | 3750 mAh Li-ion |
| Price | N57,500 |
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10. Tecno Camon X Pro
The pro version of the Camon X offers better selfie picture quality. Unlike the Camon X which has a 20-mega pixel front camera, the Camon X Pro features a 24-mega pixel front camera. It also comes with a 4GB RAM size, better than Camon X 3GB RAM.
Tecno Camon X Pro Key Specs
| Display | 6.0-inch FHD + display with 2160 x 1080 Resolution |
| Software | Android 8.1 Oreo with HiOS V3.3 |
| Hardware | MediaTek HelioP23 chipset with Octa-core 2.0GHz processor |
| Memory | 64GB ROM & 4GB RAM |
| Camera | 16MP real with Quad-ring flash + 24MP front with dual-LED flash |
| Battery | 3750 mAh Li-ion |
| Price | N75,500 |
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I don’t see the reason why some of the phones front cameras, are more than the back, it doesn’t make sense, tell the tecno’s not every everybody are so much into selfie of a thing ?, I like Camon X but the back camera is discouraging
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indeed tecno is best, now where can I get it in Zambia? at least single SIM or dual SIM with 64 GB and noneremovable battery
Have you looked at the Tecno Camon 17 with the mediatek processor yet?
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