TECNO Camon 12 Pro joins TECNO’s line of the Camera-centric Camon series and is the upgraded version of the Camon 12. The device is reminiscent of the recently launched Phantom 9 and is the next iteration after the Camon 11 and 11 Pro were unveiled last year.

The Camon 12 Pro spots the same stylish Lapland Aurora design as the Phantom 9 and shares a similar dot-notch screen.

TECNO Camon 12 Pro Key Specifications

• 6.4” HD AMOLED Display
• 16MP +2MP + 8MP AI Triple ultra-wide-angle Rear Camera
• 32MP Front Facing Camera with Dual LED Flash
• 3500mAh Battery
• Octa-core 2.35GHz (MT6765)
• 6GB RAM
• 64GB ROM expandable further with the SD card
• HiOS 5.5 based on Android™ 9
• 4G LTE
• In-display Fingerprint Sensor
• Face Unlock

Design and Display

The TECNO Camon 12 Pro has a plastic unibody and a stylish Lapland Aurora design. At the back of the phone are the triple rear camera and the “CAMON” emblem boldly seen.

At the front of the smartphone is its 6.4” AMOLED Display with a 720*1548 resolution. The dot-not at the top houses the 32MP selfie camera and the dual flashlight which is within the top thin tiny bezels.

Hardware and Software

The TECNO Camon 12 Pro runs Android 9 Pie based on the OEM’s custom HiOS UI. It is powered by an Octa-core 2.3GHz MediaTek 6765 processor. It has a 6GB RAM and a 64GB storage capacity which is expandable up to 256GB via the micro SD card slot.

TECNO Camon 12 Pro Camera

Apart from being a decent mid-range device, Camon 12 Pro has great photo-taking capabilities. At the back is its AI-enabled triple camera consisting of 16MP + 2MP + 8MP 120 degrees ultra-wide-angle lens with LED. Flash which combines together to deliver a powerful final photo output. The smartphone is capable of taking 2cm Macro Photography and supports Bokeh effect.

For selfies, there is a 32MP front-facing camera with dual LED flashlight.

Connectivity and Battery

Just like in the Phantom 9, the Camon 12 Pro comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor. A thumb press on the screen from the bottom end unlocks the device provided the fingerprint has been registered on the device. Other connectivity options include the Face ID unlock, Bluetooth 4.2 and WIFI. It also supports OTG.

The TECNO Camon 12 Pro uses dual Nano SIM with 4G LTE support. In terms of juice, it has a 3500mAh non-removable lithium-ion battery which should offer a decent uptime amount.

TECNO Camon 12 Pro Complete Specifications

Design

• Dimension: Height: 158.6 mm *Width: 75.5mm*8 mm
• Material: Plastic
• Weight: N/A
• Colour: Lapland Aurora
• SIM Dual SIM: (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

• Type: AMOLED screen
• Size: 6.4-inch
• screen resolution:  19:9, HD 720*1548 pixels
• Multi-touch: Yes

Software and performance

• Operating System: Android 9 Pie
• Chipset: MediaTek Helio P35 6765, Octa-core 2.35GHz
• IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU
• RAM: 6GB RAM
• Internal Storage: 64GB
• Card Slot: Yes, up to 256GB

Camera

• Primary: 16MP + 2MP + 8MP with Quad-LED flash
• Secondary: 32MP with Dual LED Flash

Network and Connectivity

• WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Network 2G: 850/900/1800/1900
• 3G: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 
• 4G: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28A/B28B TDD-LTE: B38/B40/B41Bluetooth v4.2
• USB microUSB 5Pin
• Loudspeaker Yes
• Audio Jack: 3.5mm
• Sensor: Gravity, Proximity and Light Sensor

Battery

• Capacity: 3500mAh, non-removable
• Type: Li-ion
• Fast Charging: Yes, MediaTek Pump Express
• OTG Support Yes

TECNO Camon 12 Pro Price and Availability

The Camon 12 Pro retails for N61,500 in Nigeria and its available in retail stores.