Tecno Camon i2 is another variant of the Camon i2X. Remember that it is the first Tecno to get a display notch. The Camon i2 doesn’t. However, that is not to say that this device is not worth considering. Just like its companion Camon i2X, Tecno Camon i2 has been announced and launched in the month of September 2018.
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Before we get into revealing the full specifications of the device, here are the special features of the device – The display and screen resolutions, the storage, and the camera setup.
Design and Display
Talking about the display, we have 6.2 inches screen of IPS LCD with 720 x 1520 pixels in this device. It comes with multi-touch capacity, having dimensions of 156.6 x 76 x 7.9 mm. It arrives in black, blue, and champagne colors.
Camera Features
The front camera which is for selfies is 16 MP just like that of the Camon i2X. The rear camera is dual 13 MP plus 2 MP and comes with the capacity to produce 4160 x 3120 pixels of images. As we can confirm, the cameras have the following features; autofocus; which enables fine-tuning of images and pictures for sharper outcomes, LED flash capacities.
Of paramount note is the 16 MP selfie camera in Tecno Camon i2 which will enable youngsters who love snapping selfies to do so without hindrance, knowing the device is able to produce fascinating pictures.
Hardware and Software
Tecno Camon i2 has been fortified with Android operating system v8.1 Oreo out of the box which its firmware can update to Android 9 Pie, the latest around the world. Apart from that, Camon i2 is powered by MediaTek Helio A22 MT6765 chipset. The CPU is a Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A53, while the GPU is PowerVR GE8320.
Storage Options in Camon i2
Storage capacity for Tecno Camon i2 is 3GB of RAM and 32GB of ROM. The microSD card should be able to lift the external storage to up to 64GB.
Camon i2 Special Sensor Features
Sensors in smartphones measure physical quantities and transmit these to the application processor. The smartphone’s accelerometer is a built-in electronic component which measures tilt and motion. The fingerprint sensor is one of the easiest and most secure ways to protect your smartphone. The i2 possesses all these.
The proximity sensor of Camon i2 helps to detect when a user is making phone calls, and as such, the phone is near the face. It turns off the display to prevent keypad press and battery consumption.
Battery Life
There’s a Li-Po 3750 mAh non-removable battery which gives the Camon i2 a good battery backup.
Network and Connectivity
Connectivity in Tecno Camon i2 includes the use of 2G, 3G, and 4G. What it means is that the device is multi-lateral in internet connection use. It is empowered by Wi-Fi Direct, mobile hotspot, Bluetooth v4.2, A2DP, A-GPS, and GLONASS. But there’s no provision for NFC. Whereas, there is a micro USB 2.0, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. The user can insert two different SIM cards and use them both from the smartphone.
Tecno Camon i2 is 2G, 3G, and 4G capable. This smartphone has a built-in GPS receiver. GPS is a satellite-based navigation system that allows the determination of the exact geographical location on Earth. This Tecno smartphone has FM radio receiver.
Price and Availability
Very soon, the Tecno Camon i2 will be available in online and offline stores in India. When it does, we expect the price to be Rs 10,499 which when converted will arrive at $145. Like Tecno Camon i2X, the Camon i2 will not be made available in other countries except India.
Great features. Is this phone available in stores now?