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Tecno Camon 12 Air
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Display: 6.55-inch 720 x 1520 pixels HD+ display
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Camera: 16 + 5 + 2 MP Back / 8 MP front
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Storage: 32/64 GB
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RAM: 3/64 GB
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CPU: Octa-core or Quad-core CPUs @2.0GHz
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OS: Android 9.0 (Pie); HiOS v5.5
Tecno Camon 12 Air brings back a forgotten memory, with an interesting display-O screen. The Camon series is not always got an ‘Air’ version. The first we saw was few years ago, when the company introduced the CX Air, alongside the Camon CX. Other Camon series since then had been without the ‘Air’ version except the just announced Camon 12-series, which is also the first time Tecno is launching 3 variants of it camon device Ina single launch event.
Now the most interesting part of the Camon 12 Air is the screen. The device does not only have a large 6.55-inch HD+ display, but came with a punch hole display, (Display-O) wherein the front facing camera is hidden. This means that the phone should have relatively compact body despite it large screen estate. The display uses IPS panel, with 720 x 1600 pixels resolution, and boast above 85% screen-to-body.
The device is available in two versions. The Asian version, powered by an Octa-core Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 CPU clocked at 2.0GHz, along with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, and the African version powered by a Quad-core Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 CPU at 2.0GHz with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, with PowerVR GE8320 GPU and storage expansion options on both sides
On the camera department, the Camon 12 Air packs triple sensors at the back, a combination of 16M + 5MP + 2MP sensors, while leaving the selfie duties to be handle by single 8-megapixel sensors, hidden in the hole upfront.
It also comes with a rear placed fingerprint scanner and support 4G LTE network on it dual card slots. Since this is a semi tablet, a 4000mAh battery is built in, to supply the device with current, while ensuring that users are not denied the latest Android 9.0 moniker, through Tecno’s own proprietary HiOS v5.5. Other key specifications and silent features of the Tecno Camon 12 Air are contained in the table below.
Tecno Camon 12 Air Full Specs and Features
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) |
| 5G Network Bands | Does not have support for 5G Network |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
LAUNCH
| Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries | Tecno Camon 12 Air |
| Announced | 2019, September |
| Status | Available Release: 2019, September |
BODY
| Dimensions | 166 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm (6.54 x 2.98 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 170.7 g (6.03 oz) |
| Build <strong>Build</strong> refers to the built quality of the device | Front/back glass, aluminum frame |
| SIM <strong>SIM</strong> (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 <strong>Display Technology => </strong> 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 | 6.55 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~263 ppi density) |
PLATFORM
| Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> 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 9.0 (Pie) - HiOS 5.5 |
| Chipset <strong>Chipset</strong> 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 MT6761 Helio A22 - Africa Version Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 - Asian Version |
| CPU <strong>CPU</strong> (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. |
Quad-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - Africa Version Octa-core CPU (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - Asian Version |
| GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (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. | PowerVR GE8320 |
MEMORY
| RAM + ROM <strong>RAM</strong> (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. |
3 GB RAM - African Version 4GB RAM - Asian Version |
| Card Slot <strong>Memory Card Slot</strong> 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 | Triple Lenses |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 16 + 5 + 2 megapixel main camera |
| Camera Features |
Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Sensor size - 1/2.8" Pixel size - 1.12 μm Phase detection 6-element lens Secondary rear camera - 8 MP wide angle lense Aperture size - f/2.2 (#2) Third rear camera sensor - 2 MP depth of field lense |
| Video Resolution | [email protected], [email protected] |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Camera Type | Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 8-megapixel |
| Camera Features |
Face Beautification HDR+ scene recognition AI FaceID Dual-LED |
| Video Resolution | [email protected] |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
| Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Sound Enhancements | Active Noise Cancelation with a dedicated mic |
CONNECTIVITY
| USB | Micro USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| Bluetooth <strong>Bluetooth</strong> 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 |
| Wi-fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> 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 <strong>NFC</strong> (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 <strong>GPS</strong> 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 |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Radio |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging <strong>Wireless Charging</strong> (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 <strong>Talk Time</strong> 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 29 hours |
| Stand-by | Up to 400 hours |
| Music Play | Up to 52 hours |
OTHER FEATURES
| Sensors <strong>Sensors</strong> 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 (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Aura Blue, Gradient Gray |
| Java Support <strong>Java</strong> 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 |
- Tecno Camon 12 Air - Charging Brick - USB cable - User Manual |
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Does the camon 12 and camon 12 air have in-screen fingerprints
No. In-screen fingerprint scanner is only available in the Tecno Camon 12 Pro, or of the Phantom 9
How do u deal with settings for the rear fingerprint scanner. I don’t see any options on my camon 12 air
Sorry for the troubles! Fingerprint settings should be located in Settings>>Security>>Fingerprint!
I have seen enough reviews on this phone I think the first impression about it is really worth the phone
I BOUGHT CAMON 12 AIR IN SLOT THOUGH THEY CHANGED IT, THE FRONT CAMERA WAS BAD APART FROM THAT THE PHONE IS VERY BAD. PLS DONT BUY IT BETTER GO FOR CAMON 12 AND SAVE UR SELF STRESS AND ANGER
Hello, Does Tecno camon 12 screen stretch beside the front camera ?
AM REALLY ENJOYING MY CAMON 12 AIR WITH JOY….HATERS PACK WELL
I just want to know, does the camon 12 air have an amoled screen or an lcd screen cos wat am seeing here is different from wat i saw elsewhere, nd does it always come with the transparent back cover nd a glass screen protector?.
Tecno camon 12 Air does not have AMOLED screen. The screen is IPS. It is the Camon 12 Pro that has AMOLED screen. I’m not sure if all camon 12 Air comes with a transparent TPU.
How long should the battery last for begore charging again
Please can the protector be changed??
Please I want to know what causes this camon 12 air to stop responding to commands????,,that is something normally appears on it as “no command for about 30 minutes.
Plz help me solve it
Please,is camon 12 air water resistant?
Pls does the tecno Camon 12 air have a handsfree feature