The TECNO Camon 12 Air is a budget Android smartphone that launched sometime in mid-November 2019.
The smartphone packs an impressive technical profile with the highlight being on its Dot-in-display and rear Triple AI camera.
The TECNO Camon 12 Air has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 13,499 and is available for purchase in retail shops country-wide as well as in online stores.
Here is a quick review that highlights what the TECNO CAMON 12 Air has to offers.
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Key Feature of the TECNO CAMON 12 Air
- TECNO CAMON 12 Air : Display Specifications
- TECNO CAMON 12 Air : Design Specifications
- TECNO CAMON 12 Air : Performance Specifications
- TECNO CAMON 12 Air : Camera Specifications
- TECNO CAMON 12 Air : Battery Specifications
- TECNO CAMON 12 Air : Online Price in Kenya
Display Size: 6.55-inch
Display Type: IPS LCD
Screen Resolution: 720 x 1600 Pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 268 PPI
Screen Protection: None
The TECNO Camon 12 Air packs a 6.55-inch IPS LCD display that has a 720 x 1600 Pixels resolution. The size is quite good and at par with the current market standards.
However, the highlight of the display is on the Dot-in-display feature that is part of the unique selling preposition of the device. The smartphone is among the first TECNO smartphone to have selfie camera that is ‘inside’ the display.
The feature is quite neat since it gives the Camon 12 Air a decent 90% screen ratio and give you the user some nice screen real estate that is perfect for browsing, watching movies, as well as gaming.
Other than that, the display has a 268 PPI screen resolution density, which is sharp and gives out decent viewing angles even when under direct sunlight.
Design
Dimensions: 164.2 x 76.1 x 8.15 mm
The dot-in-display feature of the Camon 12 Air gives the device a premium look and feel, something that is often elusive on budget smartphone.
That coupled with the svelte 8.15mm frame of the smartphone makes the smartphone quite a looker.
Performance
Operating System: HiOS based on Android™ 9 Pie
CPU: 2.0GHz Octa-core
RAM: 3GB
Internal Memory: 32 GB
Micro SD: Yes, up to 128GB
A 2.0GHz Octa-core powers the TECNO Camon 12 Air. This is coupled with some 3GB RAM. The performance set-up is just right and almost at par with what you can get from competitors.
The TECNO Camon 12 Air runs Android™ 9 Pie out of the box and it’s not certain whether the smartphone will receive Android 10.
Storage-wise, the TECNO Camon 12 Air offers 32GB as internal storage and packs a Micro-SD card slot that can handle up to 128GB of memory.
Camera
Rear Camera: 16MP+2MP+5MP
Secondary Camera: 8MP
LED Flash: Yes
The camera is the other highlight of the TECNO Camon 12 Air. You get a triple camera set-up, 16MP+2MP+5MP and an 8MP selfie camera.
The camera app includes a number of sophisticated features such as a camera/video beauty mode and AR stickers.
Battery
Battery Capacity: 4000mAh
A 4000mAh battery keeps the lights on. The battery capacity is quite generous and can easily take you through a day or even two esp. while on moderate usage.
Online Price in Kenya
The TECNO Camon 12 Air has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 12,499 in Kenya.
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