Tecno Camon 30 5G
- Launch: April 2, 2024
- Operating System: Android 14 with HIOS 14
- Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
- Main Camera: 50MP primary sensor + 2MP depth sensor
- Ram: : 8GB / 12GB
- Battery: 5000mAh with 70W fast charging
Specification
•Price
| Official |
8GB+256GB ৳32,999 12GB+512GB ৳37,999 |
| Unofficial |
8GB+256GB ৳30,000 - 32,000 12GB+512GB ৳35,000 - 37,000 |
•General
| Brand | Tecno |
| Model | Camon 30 5G |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Status | Available |
•Hardware & Software
| Operating System | Android 14 |
| OS Version | HIOS 14 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 |
| CPU | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Architecture | 6nm |
•Main Camera
| Camera Setup | Dual rear cameras |
| Resolution | 50MP (primary) + 2MP (depth) |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| OIS | |
| Flash | LED flash |
| Settings | AI enhancements, Portrait, Night mode |
| Zoom | Digital zoom up to 10x |
| Shooting Modes | HDR, Panorama, AI Cam |
| Camera Features | AI beautification, Bokeh effect |
| Video Recording | 1080p at 30fps |
| Video FPS | 30fps |
•Secondary Camera
| Camera Setup | Single front camera |
| Resolution | 50MP |
| Flash | LED flash |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Video FPS | 30fps |
| Video Recording | 1080p at 30fps |
•Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2436 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | ~20:9 |
| Pixel Density | ~396 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~94% |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes |
| Touch Screen | Yes |
| Brightness | 1300 nits peak brightness |
| HDR 10/HDR+ support | Yes |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz adaptive |
| Notch | Center-aligned punch-hole |
•Design
| Dimensions (Height x Width x Thickness) | 165.37 x 75.93 x 7.83 mm |
| Weight | 199g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back and frame |
| Color | Iceland Basaltic Dark, Uyuni Salt White |
| IP Rating | Not specified |
| Ruggedness | Not specified |
•Network & Connectivity
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | LTE |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM |
| SIM Size | Nano-SIM |
| EDGE | Yes |
| GPRS | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
•Memory
| Internal Storage | 256GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
•Battery
| Battery | Li-Po, non-removable |
| Capacity | 5000mAh |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, 70W wired |
| Reverse Charging | Yes (wired reverse charging) |
•Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes, stereo speakers |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Audio Jack | No |
| FM Radio | No |
| Audio Features | DTS, Hi-Res Audio |
| Video | 1080p@30fps (front and rear) |
•Sensors & Security
| Light Sensor | Yes |
| Lock | In-display fingerprint, Face unlock, Pattern/PIN |
•More Features
| Made By | Tecno |
| Features | AI camera suite, large vapor cooling system, stereo sound, 70W fast charging, 120Hz AMOLED display, HIOS 14 custom UI |
Tecno Camon 30 5G Review: Budget Powerhouse or Just Another Camera Showpiece?
In today’s smartphone race, you don’t have to spend a lakh to get a premium feel. Users now want style, camera, 5G speed, and a touch of smart features — all in one phone. That’s where Tecno’s Camon series enters the chat.
The Tecno Camon 30 5G is one of the most exciting mid-range phones in 2024 — and the question is simple: is it all show and no substance, or can it punch above its price?
Let’s find out.
1. Design & Build: Premium touch on a budget
The Camon 30 5G might surprise you at first glance. For its price, the phone looks surprisingly premium.
Key Design Highlights:
- Flat-edge frame with a metal finish
- Vegan leather back (on select models) that gives it a flagship vibe
- Camera module inspired by classic SLR design
- IP53 splash resistance (rare in this range)
Weight: ~200g — comfortable in hand
Thickness: 7.7mm — slim and stylish
2. Display: Smooth and sharp enough
The 6.78-inch AMOLED display on the Camon 30 5G is one of its big selling points.
Specs:
- FHD+ (1080×2436) resolution
- 120Hz refresh rate
- Up to 1300 nits brightness (peak)
- Widevine L1 certified (Netflix HD ready)
Real Use Feel:
- Colors are vibrant and punchy
- Good viewing angles
- Outdoor visibility is decent, though not perfect in direct sunlight
- Scrolling feels fluid with adaptive refresh rate
3. Performance: Dimensity delivers
Powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7020, the Camon 30 5G strikes a solid balance between performance and efficiency.
Specs & Scores:
- 6nm chipset (octa-core)
- 8GB/12GB LPDDR4X RAM + up to 256GB UFS 2.2 storage
- AnTuTu Score: ~470,000+
- Geekbench Multi-Core: ~1900
Real-Life Use:
- Daily apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube: butter smooth
- App switching is fast, multitasking is solid
- 5G performance is reliable (both SIM slots support 5G)
- Light gaming like Free Fire and COD Mobile = No issues
Great thermal control — even after 1 hour of usage, the phone stays cool.
4. Camera: Style and smarts meet
The Camon series is known for camera features, and the Camon 30 5G keeps that tradition going strong.
Rear Camera Setup:
- 50MP Main Camera (w/ OIS)
- AI Depth Sensor
- Dual soft-LED flashes
Selfie Camera:
- 50MP Selfie with Eye AF + Dual Flash
Camera Experience:
Daylight:
- Sharp details, good dynamic range
- Skin tones are natural
- HDR helps in backlit shots
Low Light:
- Super Night Mode enhances photos without overexposing
- Less noise than expected at this price
- Dual selfie flash helps in night selfies
Video:
- Up to 2K 30fps rear & selfie video
- Steady mode works well for walking shots
- Portrait video with bokeh — surprisingly usable
AI Features:
- Sky Remover, Face Beauty, Super Night, Portrait Retouch
- AR Stickers & Filters built-in for social-ready snaps
5. Gaming & GPU: Casual gaming? Go for it.
With the IMG BXM GPU paired with the Dimensity chip, the phone handles casual and mid-level gaming well.
Real-Life Gaming Test:
Free Fire Max
- High graphics + high FPS = smooth
- Touch response is excellent
COD: Mobile
- Medium graphics + high FPS = playable
- Slight frame drop after 30 mins
Asphalt 9
- Graphics rendering is smooth
- No major heating
Battery Drain in 30 min:
- Free Fire: ~9%
- COD: ~12%
- Asphalt 9: ~11%
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6. Battery: Big and long-lasting
Specs:
- 5000mAh Battery
- 70W Fast Charging (USB-C)
In our test:
- SOT (Screen-on-Time): 7–8 hours (mixed usage)
- Video playback (3hr): ~22% drop
- 0–100% in under 50 minutes using the inbox charger
🌡️ No heating during charging — excellent thermal management.
7. Software: HiOS 14 – now more refined
The Camon 30 5G runs HiOS 14 based on Android 14 out of the box.
What’s good:
- Less bloatware than before
- New dynamic theme system
- AI assistant baked in
- AI Gallery, Ella GPT, voice-to-text, AI call summary
8. Audio, connectivity, sensors
- Stereo Speakers – loud and clear
- 3.5mm Headphone Jack – a rare bonus!
- Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, Dual 5G, VoNR support
- In-display fingerprint scanner – accurate, fast
- Face unlock – works well, even in low light
9. Who is it for?
Buy this phone if you:
- Want a stylish phone with flagship-like design
- Take a lot of selfies or vlogs
- Need fast charging and good battery backup
- Like AI-powered camera effects
- Want clean, smooth 5G experience under ৳30,000
But don’t buy if you:
- Play very heavy games like Genshin Impact daily
- Want long OS updates like Pixel or iPhone
- Hate even small amounts of bloatware
✅ Final Verdict: Worth the hype?
Yes. Tecno Camon 30 5G is not just a “camera phone” — it’s a balanced all-rounder in the under ৳30,000 segment.
✨ Premium look
📸 Great selfie + AI camera tricks
🔋 Fast charging
📶 Smooth 5G
📱 Feature-packed software
