Tecno Camon 30 5G Review: Not just camera, here's what more this smartphone has to offer!

Tecno Camon 30 5G Review: Tecno Camon Series has garnered considerable hype around its camera prowess and the company has now launched Tecno Camon 30 5G Series in the Indian market. We will be talking about the camera capabilities of Tecno Camon 30 in this review. Additionally, we shall delve deep to analyse the upgrades and a fresh slew of features that the device is said to offer. 

Tecno Camon 30 5G Review: Design

Weighing approximately 199 grams, the device is towards the lighter side, given its solid design and sleek profile. The marble-finish glass back enhances the aesthetics of the device, giving it a premium feel. On the back, you will find a circular camera module featuring a quirky side-axis design with dual cameras, which is undoubtedly the wow factor of this device. To be specific about the dimensions, the smartphone measures 165.37x75.93 x7.83mm. This smartphone is available in two colour variants:  Iceland Basaltic Dark and Uyuni Salt White. 

Tecno Camon 30 5G Review: Display

The Tecno Camon 30 5G features a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. With a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a resolution of up to 1080x2436, the device is slated to offer a seamless multimedia experience. Although the brand claims a peak brightness of 1300 nits, the phone seems to fall short of that mark, rendering it a lesser bright status. The device comes with IP53 certification, enhancing its dust and splash resilience. It has minimal bezels, maintaining a good screen to body ratio of 94 per cent. Notably, the breathing light features for notifications take the user experience to the next level. 

Tecno Camon 30 5G Review: Performance and software

The device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7020 processor, with up to an expandable storage of 512GB and a whopping 24GB of RAM. These specifications appear more than sufficient for users with modest usage needs. Day-to-day tasks on this device are a breeze, with no technical stutters obstructing your time with the phone. It allows smooth switching between multiple apps without any noticeable slowdown. While undertaking graphically intensive games at the medium settings, the device offered satisfactory results, adding to the worthiness of Tecno Camon 30 5G. But it lags when playing these games at maximum settings. It runs on HiOS 14, which is based on Android 14. The device is set to get three major Android updates, along with three years of security patches. 

Tecno Camon 30 5G Review: Camera

Boasting a dual rear camera setup, the Tecno Camon 30 5G houses a 50MP primary sensor with OIS support, backed by a 2MP depth camera. The primary camera yields good results with accurate colours and proper details. Along with impressive daylight photography, the night photography prowess too is a considerable positive for this device. Additionally, the 50MP AF selfie shooter does a decent job, of capturing precise skin tones, resulting in good outputs. The selfie camera of the smartphone is equipped with Eye-Tracking Autofocus technology which works decently and offers results on par with its contemporaries. 

Tecno Camon 30 5G Review: Battery

The Tecno Camon 30 5G packs a 5000mAh battery with 70W fast charging support. The battery easily lasts for a day for users undertaking average daily tasks like watching YouTube videos, scrolling through social media photos and taking selfies, among others. It takes around an hour to fully charge the battery. The power aspect of this device is further taken care of by the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 processor with 6nm fabrication. It is worth noting that the box comes with a 33W charger. 

Tecno Camon 30 5G Review: Verdict

To make a frank submission, the Tecno Camon 30 5G boasts impeccable camera quality vis-a-vis the price range it belongs. Other luring prospects include a smooth display and a satisfactory battery life. However, the brightness of this device leaves room for improvement, and the gaming experience at higher settings could be more pleasant. Nevertheless, this smartphone is worth considering for everyday tasks, especially for modest users. 

Tecno Camon 30 5G Review: Pros and Cons

Pros: 

• Camera quality is descent

• Looks stylish with solid build quality

• Decent battery life

Cons:
 
• Not made for heavy gaming

• Brightness could have been better