In today’s fast-paced world, where capturing and sharing moments is second nature, having a smartphone that excels in both content creation and gaming is a dream come true. The recently launched TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G aims to fulfil that dream, catering to casual gamers who also have a passion for capturing stunning visuals for social media.
This flagship photo-centric phone from TECNO boasts an industrial design inspired by professional side-axis cameras, making it feel like a high-end camera in your hand. It features a powerful SONY IMX890 large-size sensor, a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chip for AIGC photography smooth 4K 60 FPS video recording capabilities on both front and back cameras, and a massive 5000mAh battery with 70W super-fast charging. It’s hard to imagine that this is an industry-leading mobile phone with esports-level performance and a quasi-flagship camera all in one.
Whether you’re exploring new destinations, capturing memories with friends, or battling it out in your favourite mobile game, the CAMON 30 Pro 5G promises to be the perfect companion. Let’s dive in and explore the TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G in detail.
We’re fortunate enough to get our hands on the new TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G in the Alps Snowy Silver colour variant and here’s our full review of this exciting new device from Tecno.
Unboxing/Accessories
Unboxing the TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G reveals a well-rounded package. The box itself showcases the phone’s prominent camera module and highlights key features like 5G connectivity, the Sony IMX sensor, Dolby Atmos support and more.
Inside the box, you’ll find the TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G handset, a tempered glass screen protector for enhanced protection, a powerful 70W power adapter for rapid charging, a USB-A to USB-C charging/data cable, a phone case with a leather-textured finish for enhanced grip and style, a SIM ejector tool, and the necessary warranty card and documentation.
As a bonus, the phone comes with a pre-applied plastic screen protector, providing immediate protection until you’re ready to apply the tempered glass one. The overall unboxing experience is pleasant, and the included accessories offer a good starting point for protecting and powering your new device.
Build Quality/Design
The TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G boasts a design that seamlessly marries classic camera aesthetics with modern smartphone sensibilities. Inspired by professional side-axis cameras, it feels remarkably like a high-end camera when held for landscape photography or videography. The back panel is a standout feature. For this review, we had the pleasure of experiencing the luxurious Alps Snowy Silver variant, which exudes elegance and sophistication. Meanwhile, there are other variants to choose from, including the eco-conscious LOEWE Design Edition made from coffee grounds and the sleek Iceland Basaltic Dark in glass. This variety allows users to choose a style that resonates with their personality.
Drawing inspiration from nature, the CAMON 30 Series also features an advanced hydrophobic coating, similar to a lotus leaf. This technology causes water droplets to bead up and roll off the surface, preventing them from soaking in and leaving no unsightly residue. This not only enhances the phone’s visual appeal but also provides a practical benefit, ensuring a comfortable grip even in humid conditions or light rain.
For audio, the CAMON 30 Pro 5G boasts Dolby Atmos Stereo Dual Speakers, designed to deliver an immersive audio experience with cinema-quality sound coming from all directions, whether you’re gaming, watching videos, or listening to music.
Camera
The CAMON 30 Pro 5G empowers users to capture stunning visuals with its triple 50MP camera system, headlined by the SONY IMX890 50MP OIS main camera. Whether it’s breathtaking landscapes with the 50MP 114° ultra-wide lens, detailed macro shots, or professional-quality 4K 60fps videos, this phone has it all.
The 50MP Eye-tracking Autofocus front camera, with its lightning-fast 100ms maximum focusing speed, ensures every selfie is a visual feast. Sony’s flagship imaging technology, featuring an f/1.88 ultra-high light-intake aperture and a 1/1.56” night shooting large sensor, allows users to capture the beauty of the night with unparalleled clarity and detail, even in low-light conditions.
Impressive Color Accuracy and Detail
The CAMON 30 Pro 5G’s camera truly impressed us with its image quality, especially considering its price point. Colours are rendered accurately and naturally, and the level of detail captured is surprising. The inclusion of an ultra-wide lens at this price range is a definite plus, offering greater flexibility in framing shots.
However, if you’re looking for a telephoto lens for zoomed-in shots, you might want to consider the TECNO Camon 30 Premier 5G. We hope to get our hands on that model soon to compare it directly to the CAMON 30 Pro 5G.
AI-Powered Features: Elevate Your Photography and Video
Beyond its impressive hardware, the CAMON 30 Pro 5G boasts cutting-edge AI features that take your photography and video calls to the next level.
- AIGC Portrait: Unleash your creativity with the industry’s first built-in AIGC Portrait function. Harnessing cutting-edge AI technology, it crafts an endless array of personalized portrait photos, ensuring users are always on the cutting edge of social media trends. With just a simple tap, users can create awe-inspiring social media profiles, saying goodbye to repetitive selfies.
- AI Erase: Have those cherished moments in your photo album been hidden away due to unwanted photobombers or distracting elements? Let the CAMON 30 Pro 5G’s AI Erase feature be your photo wizard. Whether you’re a travel enthusiast or a photography fanatic, this AI technology will breathe new life into your memories, effortlessly removing unwanted objects and turning your photos into social media-worthy masterpieces.
- Video Call Optimization: Say goodbye to awkward video calls! The CAMON 30 Pro 5G brings a revolutionary video experience with features tailored for popular apps. Instant Background Change lets you transform your surroundings with a single tap, while Video Call Face Beauty ensures you always look your best on camera. The Dual-view Video feature adds a touch of fun, allowing you to capture both yourself and your surroundings simultaneously. With the CAMON 30 Pro 5G, every connection is a delightful pleasure, and you can shine with confidence in every conversation.
The CAMON 30 Pro 5G truly redefines the smartphone photography and video call experience, offering a perfect blend of powerful hardware, innovative AI features, and a commitment to capturing authentic beauty.
Here are some sample photos using TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G
Low-light sample photos
Performance
The CAMON 30 Pro 5G doesn’t just impress with its camera capabilities; it’s also a performance powerhouse. It’s equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate 5G SoC, a cutting-edge chip built on TSMC’s flagship 4nm process. This powerhouse processor, boasting a 3.1 GHz octa-core peak performance and an Imagiq 785 AI image processor, delivers a remarkable AnTuTu running score of over 900,000, ensuring exceptional performance for both imaging and gaming.
Experience a 45.6% performance enhancement compared to its predecessor, making every frame fascinating and pushing the game screen to the limit. With a massive 512GB of storage and 24GB of RAM (including 12GB extended RAM), the CAMON 30 Pro 5G eliminates worries about “insufficient space,” offering users a broader digital world at an unbeatable price point.
Storage
The TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G does not have a memory card slot for expandable storage. However, it comes with a generous 256GB of internal storage and 12GB of RAM, which should be sufficient for most users to store their apps, photos, videos, and games. Additionally, the phone features a dedicated dual SIM tray, allowing you to use two nano-SIM cards simultaneously for added convenience and flexibility.
9-Layer Gaming-Grade Cooling: Stay Cool Under Pressure
Say goodbye to screen lag and software crashes that can spoil the fun of gaming. The CAMON 30 Pro 5G features the strongest cooling combination in CAMON’s history, a 9-layer gaming-grade cooling system with all-round three-dimensional heat dissipation technology. With a 4000mm² VC liquid cooling area and a total cooling area of 14500mm², this system delivers a 14% increase in heat dissipation capacity, ensuring your phone stays cool even during the most intense gaming sessions. Every trigger, every confrontation, the CAMON 30 Pro 5G is there to assist you, providing a smooth and uninterrupted gaming experience.
6.78” 144Hz AMOLED Display: Immerse in Boundless Smoothness
The CAMON 30 Pro 5G boasts a stunning 6.78” 144Hz AMOLED display with an under-display fingerprint sensor (FOD). This expansive screen, coupled with an ultra-narrow border design, pushes your visual experience to new heights. The 144Hz refresh rate ensures unprecedented smoothness, even in high-speed games, maintaining the delicacy and fluidity of every frame. With its 48-month fluency certification, this display is the perfect choice for immersive audio and video enjoyment.
Wet Finger Touchscreen Operation: Uninterrupted Usability
The CAMON 30 Pro 5G introduces Wet Finger Touchscreen Operation, solving the common frustration of phones becoming difficult to operate with wet hands. Whether you’re answering a call in the shower, unlocking your phone on a rainy day, or gaming intensely with sweaty fingers, this feature ensures seamless and uninterrupted usability, enhancing your everyday experience.
Dolby Atmos Stereo Dual Speakers: Immersive Audio Experience
Experience cinema-quality sound with the CAMON 30 Pro 5G’s Dolby Atmos stereo dual speakers. These speakers deliver immersive audio from all directions, whether you’re gaming, watching videos, or listening to music. Enjoy a truly captivating audio-visual experience that brings your content to life.
X-axis Linear Motor: Experience the Rhythm of Touch
The CAMON 30 Pro 5G features a revolutionary X-axis linear motor that elevates the tactile experience to a new level. Say goodbye to outdated vibrations and immerse yourself in every interaction with precise and thrilling haptic feedback. From gaming to typing, every touch feels more responsive and engaging.
Surprisingly Good at Gaming
While primarily known for its camera prowess, the TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G proves to be surprisingly adept at gaming. It scores high in performance tests, boasting an impressive AnTuTu benchmark of 939,760 and a 3DMark Wildlife Extreme benchmark loop score of 1,725. It also maintains excellent stability with a 98.8% score and stays cool under pressure, reaching a maximum temperature of only 46°C.
The CAMON 30 Pro 5G’s gaming capabilities are further highlighted by its ability to support 120fps in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and 90fps in PUBG Mobile, thanks to the powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset. It’s also worth noting that this phone has been chosen as the official tournament phone for the Farlight 84 Philippines Championship, a testament to its gaming prowess.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Genshin Impact
In actual games, it handles tough ones like Genshin Impact pretty well, staying around 50 frames per second. Even demanding games like Farlight 84 and Mobile Legends run super smoothly, even with the highest graphics settings turned on.
Farlight 84
Call of Duty
While it might not be marketed as a gaming powerhouse, the TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G proves it’s more than capable of handling even demanding games with impressive performance and stability. It’s a fantastic option for those seeking a versatile smartphone that excels in both gaming and photography.
Battery
The CAMON 30 Pro 5G boasts a massive 5000mAh battery, translating to long gaming sessions, endless video streaming, or worry-free daily use. Based on our PCMark Work 3.0 battery life test, it lasted for an impressive 12 hours and 9 minutes. The Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G can also deliver up to 14 hours of video streaming, depending on factors such as screen brightness and video resolution, or a staggering 9 hours of continuous gaming. Intensive games will likely drain the battery faster than casual ones, but it’s perfect for gamers on the go. Even moderate users can expect a full day or around 14-15 hours on a single charge. This includes a mix of web browsing, social media, some photography, and light video watching.
When the battery is low, the 70W Ultra Charge technology comes to the rescue. With the included 70W Tecno power adaptor, the phone revives fully in about 49 minutes, ensuring minimal downtime. This impressive charging speed means you can spend less time tethered to an outlet and more time enjoying your phone.
Bypass Charging: Extend Battery Life and Prevent Overheating
Another noteworthy feature is the bypass charging capability. When your phone is connected to the original charger during gaming or video playback, the power supply will bypass the battery to power the phone directly. This helps prevent overheating and extends the overall lifespan of the battery, a definite plus for heavy users.
The CAMON 30 Pro 5G’s battery performance is further backed by rigorous testing, including over 1600 cyclic charging tests and charging tests at -10℃, ensuring reliability and longevity.
Please keep in mind that these are estimates based on standardized tests. Actual battery life will vary depending on individual usage patterns, such as screen brightness, background app activity, and network connectivity.
Verdict
The TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G is a testament to TECNO’s commitment to innovation and value. It’s a smartphone that empowers users to vlog like a pro, play like a pro, and express their style with confidence. Whether someone is a content creator, gamer, or simply looking for a powerful and stylish device, the CAMON 30 Pro 5G is a fantastic choice.
TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G Specs
- Display: 6.78-inch Gorilla Glass protected LTPO AMOLED w/ 144Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, FHD+ 2436 x 1080 resolution at 394 ppi
- CPU: 3.1GHz 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate octa-core processor
- GPU: Mali-G610 (950MHz)
- RAM: 12GB (up to 24GB with Memory Fusion)
- ROM: 512GB
- Back Camera: 50MP f/1.88 Sony IMX890 w/ PDAF, OIS + 50MP ultra-wide-angle + 2MP depth + Dual Flash
- Selfie Camera: 50MP w/ Eye AF + Dual Color Temperature Flash
- Battery: 5,000mAh w/ 70W Ultra Charge
- OS: Android 14 w/ HiOS 14
- Connectivity: WiFi (2.4GHz/5GHz), 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.3, OTG, NFC, GPS, dual SIM (nano)
- Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic
- Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, IR Blaster, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, USB-C
- Colours: Iceland Basaltic Dark, Alps Snowy Silver, LOEWE Design Edition
- Dimensions: 164.7 x 74.53 x 7.68 mm (Glass), 7.8 mm (Vegan Leather)
Price and availability
The TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G is now available in the 12GB/256GB variant for just PhP15,999. This budget-friendly gaming smartphone offers excellent value. Available in Iceland Basaltic Dark / Alps Snowy Silver / LOEWE. Design Edition to suit your style. You can visit any TECNO Partner Retail Stores nationwide, or check out Tecno Mobile Store on TikTok, Lazada and Shopee.
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