Tecno Camon 20 Premier: A Budget-Friendly Powerhouse

PROS
- 120Hz refresh rate
- 45W charging
- Impressive camera quality
- Great performance

CONS
- No headphone jack
- Unspecified glass protection
- Software support needs improvement

Tecno has continuously pushed boundaries with its innovative Camon series.

The Camon 20 Premier, in particular, has arrived with a host of exciting features that position it as one of the best budget devices of the year.

In this article, we will delve into the design, performance, camera capabilities, and user experience of the Tecno Camon 20 Premier.

Design and Build

Tecno Camon 20 Premier has a bold design – especially at the rear. Tecno employed a five-sided design to house the triple camera module on the Camon 20 Premier. Tecno also introduced their new design technology called Magic Skin – an aesthetic look coupled with a leathery feel for the rear of the device.

The device has a glass front with no specified glass protection. Also, the is no 3.5mm headphone jack – which may come as a surprise to some.

The Camon 20 Premier boasts a premium and visually appealing design and is available in Predawn Black and Serenity Blue.

Display

Featuring slim bezels and a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz screen refresh rate, the Camon 20 Premier offers a captivating visual experience.

The display employs an under-display fingerprint scanner that works efficiently, providing responsive and secure unlocking.

Performance

At the heart of the Camon 20 Premier lies its chipset—the Dimensity 8050 processor.

This 5G chipset, delivers incredible performance. Benchmark scores highlight its superiority, especially for its price range offering smooth multitasking capabilities and gaming performance, the Camon 20 Premier is a midrange powerhouse.

Camera

Tecno’s Camon Premier series has gained recognition for its camera prowess, and the Camon 20 Premier maintains this tradition.

Equipped with a 50MP main camera, alongside a 108MP ultra-wide camera, this smartphone captures stunning photographs. The 2MP depth camera should cater to macro shots, while the night mode feature effectively handles low-light conditions.

For Selfie you can rely on the 32MP front camera to produce sharp and vibrant results.

The rear camera can shoot video up to 4K@30fps while the front camera is capped at 1080p@30fps.

Software

The Camon 20 Premier delivers a pretty smooth user experience, largely attributed to software enhancements in its HiOS 13 (Android 13).

The device will receive at least one software update with no official word on support for subsequent Android versions.

While some software inconsistencies exist, such as bloatware and updates, the overall user experience is commendable.

Battery

With a 5000mAh battery capacity, the Camon 20 Premier should easily last a day. Furthermore, the smartphone supports 45W fast charging, capable of fully charging the device within 60 minutes.

Verdict

Tecno’s Camon 20 Premier is a gem in the midrange smartphone market. With its impressive design, powerful processor, and camera capabilities this device offers outstanding value for money.

The device is currently on sale for about GHS 4,600 for the 512GB + 8GB variant.