Pros
- Affordable 5G phone
- Powerful 32MP selfie camera
- Decent photography experience
Cons
- Comes void of dedicated ultra-wide camera sensor
- Slightly bulky form factor
- Pre-loaded with bloatware
Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G Box Contents
- Main retail package
- Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G handset
- Soft TPU case
- User manual/guide
- Power adapter
- USB Type-C cable
- SIM ejector tool
Tecno is one of the smartphone OEMs that has gradually grabbed the budget and mid-range Android smartphone market in a short span. The brand has several dedicated lineups with which it is giving a tough time to the existing pioneers in this market. Tecno Camo is one of those lineups which is being consistently upgraded with trendy and practical phones meeting most of the users’ demand. The Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G launched recently in the Indian market pits against some of the popular affrodable 5G phones in the Indian market.
But if you have a budget of around Rs. 20,000, you probably will be left dazzled with the numerous options available in the market. Tecno on the other hand, is offering a complete package with the Camon 20 Pro 5G in this budget. But is it just on papers or in real life scenarios as well? We in this review article are sharing our long term user experience with the Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G. Read on to know more:
Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G Design, Display Review: Appealing And Handy
The Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G takes design cues from postmodern architecture as per the brand. The flat frame design clubbed with puzzle-deconstruction texture at the back adds to the handset’s visual appeal. But what makes it good to feel is the leatherette texture at the back panel which is soft to touch. The camera module is also geometric-shaped (pentagon) which stands out from most of the conventional camera designs.
The flat frame design further adds to the premium feel of this handset and allows easy portability for daily use. The phone might seem a bit bulky; specifically with the case. However, you wouldn’t experience any difficulties with sliding it into the pockets. Thanks to the textured back panel, you remain stress-free of scratches as well fingerprint smudges. Of course, you can use the soft TPU case for an added protection but be ready to feel the heft.
Both volume keys along with the power key is placed on the right panel, while the SIM card tray sits on the left spine. Notably, the Camon 20 Pro 5G comes with a hybrid SIM slot hence, you would only be able to use a single SIM along with a microSD simultaneously. At the bottom, this smartphone has the usual ports placement including a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C port, and speaker grille. Overall, the Tecno 20 Pro 5G’s design is elegant yet it stands out from the crowd.
Talking of the display panel, the Camon 20 Pro 5G sports a 6.67-inch screen upfront. The panel used is AMOLED and it features a centrally-aligned punch-hole camera cutout for the selfie snapper. The screen of the affordable Tecno 5G phone has an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz. Now, the display specs are good when we look on papers.
The performance is also adequate. By default we found the screen to be slightly warm in colors in the default settings. This does reduce eye strains to some extent but you can also toggle on the Eye care mode if you intend to binge watch movies and shows or play games for long durations. Since the handset uses an AMOLED panel, the color accuracy is to the point.
No overtly saturated colors are visible on the screen irrespective of the content type. The screen also has a Widevine L1 certification that allows it to stream FHD content via OTT platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Videos, and others.
Besides, the 120Hz refresh rate makes sure the frame drops are least and the frame transition is smooth despite extensive graphics. You might need to toggle on the highest settings if you wish to get the best of graphics visuals with graphic-hungry games. Nevertheless, the Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G is one of the few affordable 5G phones with which you get an AMOLED screen that is vivid with color production.
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Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G Performance Review: Satisfactory With Daily Use
The Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G is the first Android phone that has been launched with the MediaTek’s latest Dimensity 8050 chipset. This new mid-range 5G processor is fully capable of handling all the basic tasks without any lags or stutters. In fact, you will get a decent usage experience overall with this chipset.
We have used the Camon 20 Pro 5G with ‘n’ number of tasks and have got a fair experience each time. This phone provides a lag-free experience with web surfing and other mobile applications. It is speedy with app launches and thanks to the 8GB RAM, multitasking experience is also at par with the competitions. You wouldn’t notice any delays while firing up apps which is impressive for a mid-range handset.
Besides, switching between different apps is also swift with the high RAM capacity. Notably, the handset is launched in a single configuration and the storage space onboard is 128GB. Of course, you can expand the built-in memory using an external SD card. However, you won’t be able to use dual SIM at that point considering the SIM slot is hybrid.
Tecno has loaded the Camon 20 Pro 5G with Android 13 OS. The user interface accompanying the Android OS is HiOS 13 which is still full of bloatware. Due to this the UI looks cluttered unlike the stock Android where you get a neat UI for daily use.
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Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G Camera Review: Fairly Good In All Settings
Tecno has been betting high with the Camon 20 Pro 5G’s camera performance. This mid-range Tecno phone uses a total of three camera sensors at the back where the setup includes a 64MP main camera. It is a RGBW (G+P) main lens which has an f.1.65 aperture and has an OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) support. The primary sensor here is paired up with a 2MP macro and a 2MP depth sensor. The default camera shots where you don’t modify any settings are good.
The large main sensor size is apt for capturing good level of details. No blurs or dilapidation is visible with the captured shots when the backgrounds are well lit. While there are a few dedicated camera modes that are added to enhance the photo/video quality, the camera output is justified with the default settings itself.
For instance, the built-in AI mode tends to oversaturate the colors instead of enhancing the washed out colors. Low light imaging quality is average. We wouldn’t say the night photography is the Camon 20 Pro 5G’s forte but you can get decent quality overall with the low-light shots using the Super Night mode feature. This mode does reduce the level of grains and distortion in night photography and improves the overall dynamic range.
The Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G’s is strong with its selfie game. This affordable 5G Tecno phone employs a 32MP selfie camera which can capture detailed self-portraits. All the shots captured using the selfie camera are worth social medial uploads. The same AI cam mode is available for selfie shots as well using which you can capture enhanced self portraits.
For the shutterbugs who need a capable mobile camera within budget, this phone offers good satisfaction. Besides, the video recording capabilities are also good with this Tecno Camon series phone and you can even record Slow-motion and time-lapse videos.
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Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G Battery Backup
The Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G has a 5,000 mAh battery that can easily deliver a backup of more than half a day on a single charge. You can get the maximum juice out of the battery if the device is used moderately. Hefty gaming or app usage will drain the battery fast. The compatible 33W fast charging allows battery refuel from zero to 100 percent within 1.5 hours.
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