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Tecno Camon 40 Premier

Tecno Camon 40 Premier

R7,000
SKU: 6634
Brand: Tecno
Category: Mobiles
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CPU: Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x3.20 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.20 GHz Cortex-A510)
RAM: 12GB
Storage: 256GB
Display: LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR, 1600 nits (HBM)
Camera: 50MP
OS: Android 15, HIOS 15

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.5

Display 8 / 10
Camera 8 / 10
Performance 9 / 10
Battery 9 / 10

PROS

6.67-inch LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz refresh.
Dimensity 8350 chipset with 12GB RAM.
Triple 50MP rear camera with 50MP selfie.
Dual speakers, Infrared port and NFC.
5100mAh battery and 70W charging.

CONS

No 3.5mm headphone jack.

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier 5G is a high-performance device that positions itself as a strong contender in the premium mid-range smartphone market. It is widely recognized for its camera-centric design and impressive display capabilities.

Key Features and Highlights

Imaging Capabilities: The device features a versatile triple-camera setup, each with a 50MP sensor. This includes a primary wide-angle lens, an ultra-wide lens, and a 3x optical zoom periscope telephoto lens. The front-facing camera is also 50MP with autofocus, making it highly effective for high-quality selfies and video content.
Performance: Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate chipset and paired with 12GB of RAM, the phone is designed for smooth multitasking and efficient performance in demanding apps or games.
Display: It boasts a 6.67-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, offering fluid visuals and excellent color reproduction. The resolution (1260 x 2800 pixels) provides a crisp viewing experience.
Battery and Charging: The 5100mAh battery is paired with 70W wired fast charging, allowing you to top up the battery quickly.
Design and Durability: The Camon 40 Premier has a sleek, modern build and is notably durable, featuring IP68/IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance, meaning it can withstand immersion and high-pressure water exposure.

Availability in South Africa

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier 5G is available in South Africa with pricing starting at approximately ZAR 7,000. Please keep in mind that this is a starting price and can fluctuate based on specific retailer promotions, regional availability, and whether you are purchasing the device outright or as part of a contract.

You can typically find this device through major South African retailers and network providers, including:

Major Retailers: Takealot, HiFi Corp, Foschini, Makro, Mr Price, Game, PEP, and Ackermans.
Cellular and Tech Specialists: Cellucity, 4U, MTN, and Chatz Connect.
Online Platforms: Hi Online and various other official Tecno mobile channels.

It is recommended to check the specific websites of these retailers or visit a physical store to confirm current stock levels and the most accurate pricing for your location.

Are you interested in how the Camon 40 Premier compares to other devices in this price range, or would you like help finding a specific store near you?

Full Specifications

General

Brand	Tecno
Model	Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Announced	03 March, 2025
Released	24 March, 2025
Status	Available
Price	ZAR 7,000

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones.	Bar
Dimensions	161 x 75 x 7.7 mm (6.34 x 2.95 x 0.30 in)
Weight	193 g (7.41 oz)
Protection	IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 2m for 30 min)
Colors	Emerald Lake Green, Galaxy Black

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR, 1600 nits (HBM)
Size	6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind.	Corning Gorilla Glass 7i

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
FM Radio	Yes
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality.	50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.2, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF (15cm - ∞), 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p
Selfie Camera	50 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.64µm, PDAF
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p

Software

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	Android 15
User Interface UI or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface.	HIOS 15

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Mediatek Dimensity 8350 (4 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x3.20 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.20 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Mali G615-MC6
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices.	12GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored.	256GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras.	No
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Circle to Search

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	Yes
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Yes
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	GPS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	Si/C Li-Ion 5100 mAh
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	70W wired

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Display: Screen size, image quality (brightness, colors, contrast, etc), visibility in sun light, angles of view and touchscreen.

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Camera: Usability of Camera interface, image and video quality in different light conditions and environment.

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