The TECNO Camon 18 is a mid-range Android smartphone that was announced in early October 2021.
TECNO’s high-end device recently became available in the Kenyan market after it was unveiled at a grand event held at the Movenpick Residence in Nairobi alongside the Camon 18P and Camon 18 Premier.
Related; TECNO Camon 18 is now available in Kenya; pricing starts at Ksh. 21,999
The smartphone comes with a pretty decent profile with the major highlights being, of course, its superb camera specs, fast performance, and incredible display.
That said, let’s take a look at what the Camon 18 has to offer.
Key Specs of the TECNO Camon 18
- Display Size: 6.8-inches
- Dimensions: 168.9 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm
- RAM: 4GB
- Rear Camera: 48+2+2MP
- Battery Capacity: Li-Po 5000mAh
- Online Price in Kenya: Ksh. 21,999
If you are interested in the TECNO Camon 18, you should also check out the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 (Ksh. 23,499).
Display
Display Size: 6.8-inches
Display Type: IPS LCD
Screen Resolution: 1080 x 2460
Screen Resolution Density: 395 ppi
The TECNO Camon 18 features an IPS LCD display, just like its predecessor, the Camon 17 series, with a smooth scrolling 90Hz refresh rate.
Now, before you get annoyed at TECNO for using the same display type, the Camon 18 does come with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels and is 0.2 inches larger, hence a wider screen-view real estate.
Design
Dimensions: 168.9 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm
The Camon 18 packs a modern trendy design that looks and feels good. Plus, the rear vertical triple camera setup not only gives the smartphone a classy vibe but also eliminates any doubts that this is a camera-centric smartphone.
Performance
Operating System: Android 11
CPU: 2.0Ghz Octa-core
RAM: 4GB
Internal Storage: 128GB
Micro SD: Yes
In terms of performance, the Camon 18 comes equipped with MediaTek’s Helio G88 chipset coupled up with 4GB RAM.
This is the lowest variant of the whole Camon 18 lineup, so, TECNO savored the good stuff for the better versions. However, not to worry, these specs will easily handle most apps and games.
About the G88 chipset, it’s brilliant for supporting high-resolution cameras (64MP) and is ideal for supporting 90Hz displays that the Camon 18 features.
Storage-wise, you get 128GB as onboard storage plus a micro-SD card slot to expand storage at your will.
The Camon 18 runs Android 11 out of the box.
Camera
Rear Camera: 48+2+2MP
Front Camera: 16MP
LED Flash: Yes (Front and Back)
The Camera is the unique selling proposition of the Camon 18, and as TECNO advertises, it will help you master the ultimate photography experience.
In this regard, you get a 48MP main lens, a 2MP macro lens (for close-up shots), and a 2MP depth lens (for Zoom).
Upfront, TECNO placed a 16MP selfie camera under the centrally-aligned punch-hole notch.
Battery
Battery Capacity: Li-Po 5000mAh
A Li-Po 5000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging powers the TECNO Camon 18. It’s quite a large battery and it should last you through the day or even two.
Online Price in Kenya
Price in Kenya
The TECNO Camon 18 has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 21,999 and is available at smartphone outlets in the country.
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.
