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Tecno Camon 16

Overview
The Tecno Camon 16 has almost similar specs with the Camon 16 Pro, but comes with a single selfie lens upfront, has 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, and lack a wide-angle lens at the back . It comes in a 6.8-inch IPS display with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels and offers dual dual LED flash upfront.
The device is based on Mediatek Helio G70 CPU and has dual-core 2.0GHz Cortex-A75 and hexa-core 1.7GHz Cortex-A55 CPUs, along with Mali-G52 GPU, assisted by 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
On the camera department, you are getting same four camera modules at the back. The main sensor is a 64-megapixel unit featuring PDAF and F/1.8 aperture, pegged with 2-megapixel macro lens, 2-megapixel depth snapper and a fourth QVGA depth lens. The Camon 16 has a single 16 MP selfie snappers upfront.
The device comes with a fingerprint sensor at the back, has 3-in-1 slot for dual 4G VoLTE SIMs and upto 256GB SD-card. Also note that the Camon 16 has Micro USB 2.0, however offer same 5000mAh battery with no fast charging and available in Cloud White, Purist Blue and Misty Grey color. The full specs of the Tecno Camon 16 is contained in the table below.
Full Specifications
NETWORK
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
5G Network Bands | Does not support 5G network |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
LAUNCH
Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries |
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Status | Released and Available |
BODY
Dimensions | 170.9 x 77.2 x 9.2 mm |
Weight | 207 grams |
Build Build refers to the built quality of the device |
Glass front, - Plastic back - Plastic frame |
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. | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
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) | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Size | 6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~84.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 720 x 1640 pixels (~262 ppi density) |
PLATFORM
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 10 - HiOS v7.0 |
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 Helio G70 (12 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 (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) |
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-G52 2EEMC2 |
MEMORY
RAM + ROM 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. | 4 GB |
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. | Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot) |
MAIN CAMERA
Camera Type | Quadruple Lenses |
Camera Sensor(s) | 64 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP + VGA Main camera |
Camera Features |
Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Flash type - Quad LED 5-element lens |
Video Resolution | 2K/1080@30fps |
SELFIE CAMERA
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 16-megapixel |
Camera Features |
FaceID, 6-level AI face Beauty |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
Sound Enhancements |
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - Dual Speakers |
CONNECTIVITY
USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
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. | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE |
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. | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
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. | |
GPS 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. | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
FM Radio | Yes, FM Radio |
BATTERY
Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery |
Wireless 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. | No |
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 38 hours |
Stand-by | Up to 580 hours |
Music Play | Up to 32 hours |
OTHER FEATURES
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 (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Java Support Java for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications. | No |
Box Contents What is in the box, What is the box content, What accessories is in the box | Charging Brick / USB cable |
How much please and where can I get it urgently?
I’m in Umuahia, Abia State.