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Tecno Camon 17 Pro

Tecno Camon 17 Pro
$271
Brand: Tecno
Category: Phones
  • Display 6.82 inch 1080 x 2460 pixels Full-HD+ screen
  • Camera 64MP Triple camera / 48MP front
  • Memory 8GB RAM / 256 GB
  • Platform Helio G95 CPU / Android 11

Our Rating

The review rating is based on accessment of the device by experts, and opinions of trusted YouTube reviewers.

9
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 9 / 10
  • Camera Quality 9 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 9 / 10

Tecno Camon 17 Pro Highlights and Overview

The Tecno Camon 17 Pro is the direct successor to the Camon 16 Pro of last year. Unlike the other models in the Camon 17-series, this unit has a more stronger Helio G95 gaming CPU, and sport a large display as well. Talking about display, the Camon 17 Pro comes in a 6.8-inches display, with a 1080 x 2460 pixels res. The screen is endowed with 90Hz refresh, and there is a centralized notch housing the selfie camera.

On the inside, there is the aforementioned Helio G95 octa-core CPU from MediaTek. This SoC has dual-core 2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & six-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55, pegged with Mali-G76 MC4 graphic processor. 8GB RAM with 256GB ROM is the only storage option available. Like the other models in the Camon 17-series, the Pro model runs Google Android 11 with HiOS v7.6 out of the box.

As for the camera department, the model has four lens on the back; this includes a 64-megapixel main lens, 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper, 2-megapixel depth lens and a fourth 2-megapixel B/W lens, along with four LED flashes on the rear. For selfie, the 17 Pro is offering a large 48-megapixel snapper on the front, coupled with dual LED flashes for better lowlight selfie images.

Additionally, the Camon 17 Pro has a side-placed fingerprint scanner, and come with space for dual Nano-SIM with 4G LTE network on both SIMs. Interestingly, the model also offers a large 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging, and come with dual stereo speakers for the audiophiles. The full specs of the Tecno Camon 17 Pro is contained in the table below.

Tecno Camon 17 Pro Full Specifications and Features

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Network Bands HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/75 Mbps
4G Network Bands LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500)
5G Network Bands Does not have support for 5G Network
Speed HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/75 Mbps

LAUNCH

Also Known As -
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BODY

Dimensions 168.89 x 76.98 x 8.95 mm
Weight ---
Build Glass front
- Plastic back
- Plastic frame
SIM Type Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.82-inches, 102.0 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2460 pixels, 20.5:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System Android 11; HiOS v7.6
Chipset Mediatek MT6785 Helio G95 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G76 MC4

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 8 GB
Card Slot Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot)

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Triple Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) Main: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF
Ultrawide: 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Depth: 2 MP, f/2.4,
Depth: 2 MP, f/2.4,
Camera Features Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Digital image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
Self-timer
Scene mode
Macro mode
4K Time Lapse
Video Resolution 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 48-megapixel
Camera Features f/2.0 aperture
Autofocus
AI faceID
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes, with dual stereo speakers
Speaker Location Chin, below display
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack,

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
GPS Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
FM Radio No

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Box Contents Charging Brick / USB cable

Tecno Camon 17 Pro User Reviews and Opinions

Comments 9

  1. Taitos Tevera says:

    Seem to a very excellent product. Am interested in it but they when is found. Am in Namibia. My WhatsApp number is +264 82 3282600

  2. Paul says:

    When is it arriving in Kenya

  3. Shipe Emmanuel says:

    Where can i get it in Nigeria

  4. Shipe Emmanuel says:

    Pls,how can I get it now am in ijebu ode, ogun state.

  5. Canaan G.A says:

    Please, i wanna know the price of the phone.

  6. Canaan G A says:

    Please,i wanna know the price of phone cause it’s interesting 1.

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