Released in May 2023, the Tecno Camon 20 occupies the mid-range segment of the smartphone market. As the name suggests, the Camon series from Tecno focuses heavily on camera capabilities, and the Camon 20 is no exception. Let’s delve into what this phone offers to see if it fits your needs.
Design and Display
The Tecno Camon 20 boasts a large 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2400 pixels). AMOLED technology translates to vivid colors, deep blacks, and excellent viewing angles, making it a great choice for watching videos or gaming. The display occupies most of the front of the phone with minimal bezels, resulting in an impressive screen-to-body ratio of around 85.7%. An in-display fingerprint sensor adds a layer of security and keeps the bezels clean.
The phone comes in several color options, including Serenity Blue, Glacier Glow, Predawn Black, according to sources. While the design isn’t groundbreaking, it appears sleek and modern, thanks to the large display and smooth finish.
Camera
As expected from the Camon series, the camera is the main highlight of the Tecno Camon 20. The rear camera system consists of a triple-lens setup:
- 64MP RGBW main sensor: This high-resolution sensor promises sharp photos with good detail, especially in well-lit conditions. The RGBW sensor technology aims to improve low-light performance.
- 2MP depth sensor: This sensor assists the main camera in capturing depth information, which is useful for creating bokeh effects (blurred backgrounds) in portrait shots.
- QVGA sensor: The purpose of this very low-resolution sensor is less clear, but it might be used for basic depth data or scene recognition.
The front-facing camera for selfies is a respectable 32MP sensor, which should capture detailed and clear selfies. Both the front and rear cameras are aided by AI (Artificial Intelligence) features that can optimize settings and effects based on the shooting scene.
While camera reviews haven’t been out for a very long time yet (as of March 2024), early impressions suggest the Tecno Camon 20 takes decent photos in good lighting conditions. Low-light performance might be an area for improvement.
Performance and Software
The Tecno Camon 20 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 processor, a mid-range chipset geared towards providing a balance between performance and battery efficiency. It’s accompanied by 8GB of RAM, which allows for smooth multitasking. There’s also a version with 16GB of expandable RAM, which could be interesting for users who frequently run multiple apps simultaneously. Storage options include 128GB or 256GB, so you should be able to choose a variant that meets your storage needs.
The phone runs on Android 13 with Tecno’s own HiOS 13 on top. HiOS is a custom user interface that adds some features and customizations on top of stock Android. Be prepared that custom UIs can sometimes come with pre-installed bloatware apps.
Battery Life
The Tecno Camon 20 packs a 5000mAh battery, which is a decent capacity for a mid-range phone. This should provide a full day’s worth of usage on a single charge for most users. The phone also supports fast charging, but the specific wattage rating isn’t widely reported yet.
