The TECNO Camon 18 Premier is a mid-range Android smartphone that recently became available for purchase in the Kenyan market. The Camon 18 series is set to succeed the Camon 17 series launched mid-May, 2021.
Related; TECNO Camon 18 is now available in Kenya; pricing starts at Ksh. 21,999
The smartphone features some extra-ordinary highlights such as its incredible camera profile and fast performance.
With that said, let’s dive right into what the Camon 18 Premier has to offer.
Key Specs of the TECNO Camon 18 Premier
- Display Size: 6.7-inches
- Dimensions: 163.8 x 75.9 x 8.2mm
- RAM: 8GB
- Rear Camera: 64+12+8MP
- Battery Capacity: Li-Po 4750mAh
- Online Price in Kenya: Ksh. 39,499
If you are interested in the TECNO Camon 18 Premier, you should also check out the Infinix Zero X (Ksh. 34,999).
Display
Display Size: 6.7-inches
Display Type: AMOLED
Screen Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 393 ppi
The Camon 18 Premier boasts a 6.7-inches AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate to enhance a smooth scrolling experience. It’s an upgrade to the IPS LCD type featured on its predecessor.
Additionally, it packs a 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution that is just right for a great media experience as well as outdoor visibility.
Design
Dimensions: 163.8 x 75.9 x 8.2mm
The TECNO Camon 18 Premier comes with a flat back with squared-off edges alongside a flat display with a punch-hole cutout.
The design looks a bit similar to the OPPO Reno6 5G and is slightly different from its predecessor, especially its rear. That’s because it sports a triple rear camera system compared to the quadruple-camera system on the Camon 17.
Overall, the Camon 18 Premier is a gorgeous smartphone that is bound to attract attention everywhere you go. It also comes in two color variants; Polar Night and Vast Sky.
Performance
Operating System: Android 11
CPU: 2.05Ghz Octa-core
RAM: 8GB
Internal Memory: 256GB
Micro SD: Unspecified
A 2.05Ghz Octa-core processor powers the Camon 18 Premier coupled with 8GB RAM. The MediaTek Helio G96 chipset lets you enjoy all your favorite intensive apps and games without lag on the Camon 18 Premier.
MediaTek released the G90 chipsets specifically for gaming smartphones, so you can feel the action and burst of adrenaline the game has to offer.
Storage-wise, the device packs up to 256GB internal storage, which is ample enough for all your videos and photos.
Camera
Back Camera: 64+12+8MP
Selfie Camera: 32MP
LED Flash: Yes
In terms of optics, the camera is the unique selling proposition of the Camon 18 Premier, just like the other devices in the Camon line-up.
In this regard, you get a 64MP main sensor for general photography, a 12MP gimbal lens for image stabilization, and an 8MP periscope lens for zooming capabilities, precisely 5x optical zoom.
For all your selfies and video calls, you get a 32MP sensor on the punch-hole cutout.
Battery
Battery Capacity: Li-Po 4750mAh
A Li-Po 4750mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging keeps the lights on the TECNO Camon 18 Premier. TECNO advertises that the battery could go from 0% to 64% in 30 minutes.
For the moderate smartphone user, the Camon 18 Premier should last a day or two.
Online Price in Kenya
Price in Kenya
The TECNO Camon 18 Premier has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 39,499 and is available at smartphone outlets in Kenya.
Related; TECNO Camon 18 Premier launched; offers a triple rear camera with gimbal and periscope lens
Alfred Gitonga is a passionate tech news writer with a deep interest in smartphones and related technologies. He is a staff writer at Mobitrends.co.ke.
