Tecno mobile launched the Tecno Camon CX a few weeks ago in Kenya after it initially introduced the Tecno L9 Plus.
BRIEF HISTORY OF TECNO CAMON SERIES
The Camon CX has been a subject of speculation online with many predicting the possible name and specifications of the phone. No doubt Tecno Camon Series are top-notch camera-centric smartphones.
The Camon C8 was one of the best-selling smartphones for 2017 because of its great camera quality and affordability. In 2016 however, the Camon C9 took the crown, boasting of 13MP cameras at the back and at the front. It was a great treat for selfie lover. The Camon CX is here and this is the specs review and unboxing.
software and Performance
Camon C10, Camon CX is the Tecno’s second phone to boot Android 7.0 Nougat and the latest HiOS Version 2.0. The user interphase is clean, fast and is loaded with Google Assistant, Google Allows and other Google apps.
In the performance side of things, Tecno Camon CX is powered by an Octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 which is clocked at 1.5GHz. The RAM is 2GB and the internal storage is 16GB and you can expand it to 128GB via a MicroSD card slot provided.
Display
The device is blessed with a FULL HD IPS display that boasts of 500nit brightness level. You will have no problem at all reading text under sunlight on the Camon CX. The resolution is 1080*1920pixels. The Full HD display is protected by a 2.5D glass giving it an almost bezeless look.
Tecno Camon CX Camera
With all that said about the previous Camon smartphones, the Camon CX or Camon C10 sports a 16MP front and back cameras. The 16MP front camera has dual LED flash that brightens up pictures taken in the dark while the 16Megapixels back camera is blessed with Quad-LED flash just like the one on iPhone 7. This means that there are 4 LED-flash that will help to brighten up your pictures in a low-light environment. The Cameras of the Camon CX have been put to the test and here are sample pictures that were taken with the phone.
Front camera sampleTecno Camon CX Design
The design Language of the Camon CX is totally different from previous devices from the brand. The image below shed more light about the super slim profile of the Camon CX. The Tecno Camon CX looks so much like the iPhone 7 in design, it features a 5.5-inch 2.5D glass display with full HD resolution. The device is designed with top grade metallic material that feels sturdy and premium in the hands. At the back, you will find the fingerprint scanner which is really fast and can also be used to take photos.
Battery
While the Camon C9 has a battery capacity of 3000mAh, the new Camon CX got a battery upgrade of 200mAh compared to the Camon C9 giving a total battery of 3200mAh which also comes with fast charge technology.
Tecno Camon CX Unboxing Video Review
Check out the unboxing of the device in the video here.
Official Specifications and features of Tecno Camon CX
Details | Specs |
Body Build | Metal |
Operating System | Android 7.0 Nougat with HiOS |
Network | 2G/3G/4G |
Screen Size | 5.5 inches |
Resolution | 1920×1080 pixels Full HD |
Display | 2.5D display with Gorilla Glass |
Dimension | N/a |
Weight | 167g |
SIM | Dual Micro SIM |
Processor | 2.0 GHz Octa-core (Helio P10) |
GPU | Mali 860 GPU |
Front Camera | Front: 16MP with flash with Quad- LED flash |
Back Camera | 16MP with LED flash |
Memory | 16GB ROM Expandable via MICRO SD up to 128GB |
RAM | 2GB |
Connectivity | GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB 2.0 |
Battery Capacity | 3200mAh battery; 9V/2A fast charging |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, and Compass Sensor, Temperature sensor, Hall sensor |
Fingerprint | Yes |
Colour | Gold, Elegant Blue, Grey and Rose Gol |
Tecno Camon CX Air Specifications
- SIM Type: Dual Micro SIM
- 3G Network: Yes
- 4G Network: Band 3/7/20/28A/40
- OS: Android 7 Nougat + HiOS 2.0 Custom UI
- Display: 5.0-inch HD IPS Display, 1280 x 720 pixels
- Protection: 2.5D water drop screen
- Dimension : —
- Colours: Rose Gold, Grey, Elegant Blue, and Champaign gold
- Processor Type: 1.25Ghz Quad-Core processor
- Graphics Processor: Mali T720
- RAM: 2GB
- Internal Storage: 16GB
- External Storage: Yes, up to 128GB
- Back Camera: 13 megapixels, autofocus with Dual LED Flash
- Front Camera: 13 megapixels with LED Flash
- Security: Fingerprint scanner
- Battery: 3200mAh
Tecno Camon CX Price and Availability
Camon CX has been officially unveiled and the price is around N70,000-N75,000 in Nigeria. Below is the Camon CX price for other countries. It is available in four colours of Rose Gold, Elegant Blue, Grey and Champagne Gold.
- Tecno Camon CX Price in Nigeria is between N70,000-N75,000
- Tecno Camon CX Price in Kenya is 17,449 Kenya shillings
- Tecno Camon CX Price in India is Rs. 12,421
- Tecno Camon CX Price in Uganda will cost Ush. 684,219
- Camon CX Price in Ghana is 825 Cedi
- Tecno Camon CX Price in Tanzania is Tsh. 424, 403
- Tecno Camon CX Price in Egypt is 3429 Egyptian Pound
Where to buy Tecno Camon CX in Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana
The phone is now available in Jumia Nigeria, Jumia Kenya and Jumia Ghana.
So guys what do you think about the Camon CX? the camera, Design, Software and Specs? Does it live up to your expectation? Let’s hear your take below.
Wow, this is a great article.
Thanks Phonecorrdor for this information.
I’ve always dreamed of having this phone, the camera quality just dey bust my brain.
Wow. This phones camera is dope. I hope they keep improving.
Nice device.. I will be buying it soon… Hope it’s still good?
Hello sir! I am Mr Reg. I’m a Cambodian. Live in Cambodia.
I would like interested your phone company. And i want to ask you about this phone(Tecno camon cx).
Please you you explain me !
Thank you!
Hi Reg, You can go through the post we have done on the Camon CX and if you still want to ask any question about the phone, feel free to ask
if this really sells for 47k then i love it
nice, will love to come back and see reviews of peeps who own it
phone soo good yet the price will be low im sure
TECNO IS here again with a beauty
nice phone i realy love this phone how much do i get this phone in nigeria please?
I don’t know which one to buy….. Tecno cx or infinix s2 pro. Tecno cx will definitely have better camera but s2 pro has better storage and ram
Tecno phone!very nice! Not sure if its camera is better than OPPO cameras though…
Nice phone, excellent snapping features , simply amazinh
I need one but you kno! I Iove it
quite easy to love the phone
I already have mine. It’s an excellent phone. I love it
What’s s the battery percentage like, does it last. I see its 3200
Yes the battery is ok
The phone camera is too lit.. .Tecno ti take over.
I cannt wait to have my cx
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Just waiting for the phone