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Tecno Camon 12 Air
Tecno Camon 12 Air Highlights and Overview
Tecno Camon 12 Air brings back a forgotten memory, with an interesting display-O screen. The Camon series is not always got an ‘Air’ version. The first we saw was few years ago, when the company introduced the CX Air, alongside the Camon CX. Other Camon series since then had been without the ‘Air’ version except the just announced Camon 12-series, which is also the first time Tecno is launching 3 variants of it camon device Ina single launch event.
Now the most interesting part of the Camon 12 Air is the screen. The device does not only have a large 6.55-inch HD+ display, but came with a punch hole display, (Display-O) wherein the front facing camera is hidden. This means that the phone should have relatively compact body despite it large screen estate. The display uses IPS panel, with 720 x 1600 pixels resolution, and boast above 85% screen-to-body.
The device is available in two versions. The Asian version, powered by an Octa-core Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 CPU clocked at 2.0GHz, along with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, and the African version powered by a Quad-core Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 CPU at 2.0GHz with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, with PowerVR GE8320 GPU and storage expansion options on both sides
On the camera department, the Camon 12 Air packs triple sensors at the back, a combination of 16M + 5MP + 2MP sensors, while leaving the selfie duties to be handle by single 8-megapixel sensors, hidden in the hole upfront.
It also comes with a rear placed fingerprint scanner and support 4G LTE network on it dual card slots. Since this is a semi tablet, a 4000mAh battery is built in, to supply the device with current, while ensuring that users are not denied the latest Android 9.0 moniker, through Tecno’s own proprietary HiOS v5.5. Other key specifications and silent features of the Tecno Camon 12 Air are contained in the table below.
Tecno Camon 12 Air Full Specifications and Features
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700) |
| 5G Network Bands | Does not have support for 5G Network |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
LAUNCH
| Also Known As |
- - |
BODY
| Dimensions | 166 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm (6.54 x 2.98 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 170.7 g (6.03 oz) |
| Build | Front/back glass, aluminum frame |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY
| Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 6.55 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~263 ppi density) |
PLATFORM
| Operating System |
Android 9.0 (Pie) - HiOS 5.5 |
| Chipset |
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 - Africa Version Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 - Asian Version |
| CPU |
Quad-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - Africa Version Octa-core CPU (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - Asian Version |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
MEMORY
| RAM + ROM |
3 GB RAM - African Version 4GB RAM - Asian Version |
| Card Slot | Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot) |
MAIN CAMERA
| Camera Type | Triple Lenses |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 16 + 5 + 2 megapixel main camera |
| Camera Features |
Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Sensor size - 1/2.8" Pixel size - 1.12 μm Phase detection 6-element lens Secondary rear camera - 8 MP wide angle lense Aperture size - f/2.2 (#2) Third rear camera sensor - 2 MP depth of field lense |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Camera Type | Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 8-megapixel |
| Camera Features |
Face Beautification HDR+ scene recognition AI FaceID Dual-LED |
| Video Resolution | 720p@30fps |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
| Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
CONNECTIVITY
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| NFC | |
| GPS | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Radio |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 29 hours |
| Stand-by | Up to 400 hours |
OTHER FEATURES
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Tecno Camon 12 Air User Reviews and Opinions
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We CANNOT guarantee 100% accuracy for the specification table above.
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Does the camon 12 and camon 12 air have in-screen fingerprints
No. In-screen fingerprint scanner is only available in the Tecno Camon 12 Pro, or of the Phantom 9
How do u deal with settings for the rear fingerprint scanner. I don’t see any options on my camon 12 air
Sorry for the troubles! Fingerprint settings should be located in Settings>>Security>>Fingerprint!
I have seen enough reviews on this phone I think the first impression about it is really worth the phone
I BOUGHT CAMON 12 AIR IN SLOT THOUGH THEY CHANGED IT, THE FRONT CAMERA WAS BAD APART FROM THAT THE PHONE IS VERY BAD. PLS DONT BUY IT BETTER GO FOR CAMON 12 AND SAVE UR SELF STRESS AND ANGER
Hello, Does Tecno camon 12 screen stretch beside the front camera ?
AM REALLY ENJOYING MY CAMON 12 AIR WITH JOY….HATERS PACK WELL
I just want to know, does the camon 12 air have an amoled screen or an lcd screen cos wat am seeing here is different from wat i saw elsewhere, nd does it always come with the transparent back cover nd a glass screen protector?.
Tecno camon 12 Air does not have AMOLED screen. The screen is IPS. It is the Camon 12 Pro that has AMOLED screen. I’m not sure if all camon 12 Air comes with a transparent TPU.
How long should the battery last for begore charging again
Please can the protector be changed??
Please I want to know what causes this camon 12 air to stop responding to commands????,,that is something normally appears on it as “no command for about 30 minutes.
Plz help me solve it
Please,is camon 12 air water resistant?
Pls does the tecno Camon 12 air have a handsfree feature