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Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G

Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G
$299
Brand: Tecno
Category: Phones
  • Display 6.78 inch AMOLED screen
  • Camera 50MP Triple camera / 50MP front
  • Memory 8/12GB RAM with 256/512GB ROM
  • Platform Dimensity 8200 CPU / Android 14
  • Battery 5000mAh / 70W charging

Our Rating

The review rating is based on accessment of the device by experts, and opinions of trusted YouTube reviewers.

8.7
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 9 / 10
  • Camera Quality 9 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 9 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 9 / 10

Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G Highlights and Overview

This is Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G, also known as the CL8, and should not be confused with either the CL6, the CL7, or the CL9, all of which are varying models under the Camon 30 series. As for the Camon 30 Pro 5G, it still sits under the CL9, which is also known as the Camon 30 Pro Premier model.

Unlike last year when we saw two variations of the Camon 20 Pro (a 4G and 5G models), with the 30 series, Tecno decided to bring only a single 5G Pro model, which is a worthy successor in every way. Also, the Camon 30 Pro 5G should still not be confused with the vanilla 30 5G since both models are powered by different CPU and camera systems.

So starting from the CPU, the Camon 30 Pro 5G is powered by the Dimensity 8200 Ultimate, which is the strongest CPU ever used in a Tecno Camon lineup. For context, this is the same CPU used on the OPPO’s Reno11 Pro 5G, Vivo V30 Pro, and the upcoming Infinix GT 20 Pro. It has 8-core CPUs maxed at 3.1GHz, along with Mali-G610 MC6 GPU.

Coming to the camera specifications, we are still getting the best in the series yet, safe for the Premier model though. This Pro unit comes with a 50-megapixel main snapper with OIS, F/1.88 aperture along OIS.

Don’t confuse this 50MP sensor with the one used on the Camon 30 non-pro models. We are talking about the Sony IMX890 sensor, the same image sensor used on the OPPO Find X6, Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro, and even the latest OnePlus 12R.

In addition to the main camera, is a secondary 50-megapixel ultrawide sensor with PDAF, and a third 2-megapixel depth sensor, while a single 50-megapixel selfie snapper is used on the front.

Coming to the display wing, it is the same 6.78-inch AMOLED panel used on the other models, but this comes with 1440Hz refresh. The screen also comes with some extra coating that allows smooth usage even with wet thumbs.

As for the extras, you are getting the same 5000mAh battery with a 70W fast charger, NFC, Dolby Audio system, and Bluetooth 5.2. The Camon 30 Pro 5G comes with Android 14 OS and has an under-display fingerprint scanner. The full specification is contained in the table below.

Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G Full Specifications and Features

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2
3G Network Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network Bands LTE Band 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41
5G Network Bands 5G SA / NSA networks
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat7 300/150 Mbps / 5G

LAUNCH

Also Known As Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G
Model number: Tecno CL8
Announced 2024, April 2
Status Available. Released 2024 April 5

BODY

Dimensions - Glass: 165.27 x 75.33 x 7.7 mm
- Vegan Leather: 165.27 x 75.33 x 7.82 mm
Weight ---
Build Glass front / Glass or eco leather back
- IP53, dust and splash resistant
- Always-on display
SIM Type Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type AMOLED touchscreen / 144Hz refresh
Size 6.78 inches, (90% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2436 pixels, 20:9 ratio (393 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System Android 14 with HiOS 14
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate (4nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G610 MC6

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 12GB + 256GB / 12GB + 512GB
Card Slot Yes, up to 1TB via microSD card (uses dedicated SIM slot)

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Triple Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) Main: 50MP, f/1.88, 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS
Ultrawide: 50MP, PDAF,
Depth: 2 MP, f/2.4
Camera Features Autofocus / Digital zoom / panorama/ HDR / Touch focus / Dual-LED flash
Video Resolution 4K/1080p@30/60fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 50-megapixel
Camera Features AI FaceId / HDR / Dual-LED flash
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes, with Dolby stereo speakers
Speaker Location Chin, below display
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack
24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
GPS Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
FM Radio FM radio

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000mAh battery
- 70W fast charger

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Colors Iceland Basaltic Dark / Alps Snowy Silver
Box Contents Camon 30 Pro 5G model / Charging Brick (70W) / USB Type-C cable

Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G User Reviews and Opinions

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