The Tecno Camon series is popular for offering budget-friendly smartphones with solid specs. Tecno launched the Camon 30S in October 2024 which promises to enhance user experience with an upgraded camera system, strong processor, and competitive display. Let’s examine its performance across key features and compare it to its predecessors and rivals. Key Features of Tecno Camon 30S  . Design and Build Quality The Tecno Camon 30S is impressively sleek, measuring only 7.6mm thick, with an IP53 rating for dust and splash resistance. The smooth finish and comfortable grip make it look and feel premium, rivalling the sturdiness and style of models like the Oppo Reno 12 F 4G, known for its military-grade shock resistance and scratch-resistant display.  While the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G has a slightly bulkier design, it offers a sturdy build but lacks the refined appearance of the Camon 30S. The Camon 30S is available in striking colours like Nebula Violet and Celestial Black, keeping it both eye-catching and practical. In terms of design, it aligns with more expensive models in terms of aesthetics, even though it remains budget-friendly. Read more: Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro Review: Features, Performance, and Value – Is It Worth the Buy? Display Quality Tecno has stepped up its game with the Camon 30S’s 6.78-inch FHD AMOLED display, featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and 1300 nits of peak brightness. The colours are vibrant, and the high refresh rate ensures smooth transitions and responsiveness, ideal for browsing, watching videos, and light gaming.  Comparatively, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G offers a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, which is slightly less smooth than the 120Hz display on the Tecno Camon 30S, though both are bright and visually pleasing. The similar-priced competitor Oppo Reno 12 F 4G raises the bar with its stunning 2100 nits of peak brightness, ensuring exceptional visibility even in direct sunlight, but Tecno’s display performance remains competitive within its price range. Read more: Royal Enfield Motorcycles Now in Bangladesh: Breakdown of Models and Features Camera Performance The Tecno Camon 30S is equipped with a 50MP (f/1.9) main camera featuring Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), alongside a 2MP depth sensor and an auxiliary lens. This combination provides sharp, vibrant images even in low-light conditions. The 13MP front camera is also supported by dual-LED flash, ensuring bright selfies even at night. Comparatively, the Tecno Camon 20S Pro packs a 64MP primary camera, offering slightly better detail and low-light performance, while the Oppo Reno 12 F 4G impresses with a versatile camera setup that includes an 8MP ultra-wide lens, making it ideal for group photos and landscapes. The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, with its 50MP main sensor and added ultrawide and macro lenses, gives more variety, though the Camon 30S holds its own with impressive image clarity. Processor Performance At the heart of the Tecno Camon 30S is the MediaTek Helio G100, an octa-core chipset built on a 6nm process. This processor enables efficient multitasking and smooth app performance, making it capable of handling daily tasks seamlessly. In simple words, it delivers reliable performance in this price category. Read more: Xiaomi Redmi 14C Review: Budget-friendly Phone with Impressive Features The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and Oppo Reno 12 F 4G both feature comparable chipsets. However, Samsung’s chipset offers a slight edge in app-launch speed, while Oppo’s Snapdragon 685 processor provides efficient multitasking and a snappy interface. The Tecno Camon 30S strikes a balance with decent performance and energy efficiency, keeping it in line with competitors. Gaming Performance While the Helio G100 is not designed for high-end gaming, the Tecno Camon 30S performs reasonably well with casual games and popular titles like PUBG and Free Fire on low to medium settings. The 120Hz refresh rate also contributes to smoother gaming visuals, which is a major plus for users looking for a budget gaming option. Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and Oppo Reno 12 F 4G have similar performance levels, though Oppo’s Snapdragon 685 chipset offers a slightly more fluid gaming experience thanks to its efficiency. If gaming is a high priority, the Tecno Camon 30S performs adequately, but there are minor advantages in performance with Oppo’s chipset. Read more: Vivo V40 Review: A Feature-Packed Premium Smartphone Battery Life With a robust 5000mAh battery, the Camon 30S provides ample power to last a full day with regular usage, including browsing, streaming, and gaming. The 33W fast charging feature allows the device to go from 0% to 100% in about 45 minutes, making it convenient for users on the go. In comparison, both the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and Oppo Reno 12 F 4G have similar battery capacities, though Oppo offers a faster 45W charging speed, recharging quicker than the Tecno Camon 30S. However, the Camon 30S holds its ground well with long-lasting power and reasonably fast charging. Software and User Interface Running on Android 14 with Tecno’s HIOS 14, the Camon 30S offers an intuitive interface with various customization options and privacy features. Android 14 introduces smoother animations and privacy controls, providing a streamlined user experience. Read more: ZTE Blade A35 Review: Top Budget Smartphone for Everyday Use Oppo’s ColorOS 14 and Samsung’s One UI 6.1 bring their own unique features and user-friendly interfaces. While both Samsung and Oppo offer a slightly more polished software experience, the Tecno Camon 30S’s HIOS 14 remains functional and straightforward, especially for users who prefer a clean Android experience. Storage Options Tecno Camon 30S is available with storage variants of 128GB with 6GB or 8GB RAM and 256GB with 8GB RAM. The storage options are sufficient for most users’ needs, with enough room for apps, media, and documents. Unfortunately, the Camon 30S does not specify expandable storage, which is a drawback for users who need more space. In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G offers a microSD card slot for expandable storage, providing added flexibility. Oppo Reno 12 F 4G also offers expandable storage, making it a preferable option for users who need extensive storage capacity. Read more: Samsung Galaxy A06 Review: Budget-friendly Smartphone with Impressive Features Pros and Cons of Tecno Camon 30S Pros - 6.78-inch AMOLED display with smooth 120Hz refresh rate.- 50MP main camera with OIS for sharp photos.- Long-lasting 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging.- Helio G100 processor handles daily tasks well.- Slim, stylish design with IP53 dust and splash resistance.- Runs Android 14 with two major updates promised.- Available in 128GB and 256GB storage with up to 8GB RAM. Cons - No ultrawide lens in the camera setup.- Lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack.- No microSD slot for expandable storage.- 5G network is not available. Read more: Benco V91 Plus Review: Budget-friendly Smartphone for Everyday Use Tecno Camon 30S Price in Bangladesh In Bangladesh, the Tecno Camon 30S 16/256GB is priced at BDT 30,000, making it a budget-friendly option with competitive specs.  Final Words The Tecno Camon 30S is ideal for users seeking a budget-friendly phone with a vibrant display, solid camera, and reliable battery life. However, it may not satisfy heavy gamers or those needing expandable storage. Alternatives like the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G offer slightly better gaming performance, while the Oppo Reno 12 F 4G provides faster charging and a more versatile camera setup in the same price range.  Read more: Top 9 Smartphones Releasing in November 2024: Must-have Models and Features

The Camon lineup from Tecno has always been geared as premium mid-range devices that bring a mix of style and performance. Last year, the 20 Pro turned heads with its marbled back design and sleek front. This year, the updated Tecno Camon 30 Pro has been launched. It brings refinement and performance enhancement over the last generation while compromising on certain aspects. Let’s have a detailed look.  Key Specs of Tecno Camon 30 Pro   Design and Build Quality  The design of the Camon 30 Pro can be best described as a mix of sci-fi and traditional. The glass front and chromed plastic frame are coupled with either glass or eco-leather back. The eco-leather back has a unique texture which Tecno likens to a lotus leaf. The glass back variant on the other hand has a volcanic stone-like texture. The dimension of the device comes in at 164 mm by 74.5 mm by 7.7 mm with 188.6 g of effective weight. There’s a distinct red dot beside the metal camera ring which Tecno calls their “Breathing Light”. It essentially works like the glyph interface of Nothing Phone where it lights up for notifications, incoming calls, and video recording.  Read more: Motorola Edge 50 Pro Review: A Competent Mid-Range Smartphone Ports and buttons are in their usual spot on the 30 Pro. However, the headphone jack and the expandable storage slot have been axed on the new model. The lack of an IP rating is also contentious but other than that, the 30 Pro brings a lot of positives in terms of design and build quality.  The Display  The display on the Tecno Camon 30 Pro is a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with a 144 Hz refresh rate. The well-rounded panel comes with 1080 by 2436 pixels resolution and 393 ppi density. the screen to body ratio on the device is 89.9% screen-to-body ratio which is standard for a premium mid-range smartphone. The test shows that the minimal and maximal brightness of the panel is 2.2 nits and 534 nits respectively. The display may pale in comparison with the 30 Premier’s 1260P OLED panel, but it does a decent job with what's at hand. The colors look vivid with a hint of a warm tone. The viewing angles are also pretty good without any noticeable color shift. Whatever the panel lacks in terms of resolution is swiftly covered by the fast refresh rate.  Read more: Oukitel RT8 Review: Rugged Tablet with Long Battery Life The Camera  There’s a triple camera sensor on the Camon 30 Pro. The main sensor is a 50 MP f/1.9, 23mm wide-angle shooter with PDAF and OIS. The other two sensors are a 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚  ultrawide shooter and a 2 MP depth sensor. The front features a 50 MP, f/2.5, 24mm wide-angle shooter.  In terms of performance, the 30 Pro is on par with the higher-end 30 Premier owing to the sensor used on both devices. Photos taken in daylight came out well detailed with good color balance and strong dynamic range. The same holds for the ultrawide sensor albeit the color may seem a bit muted. The front camera also performed well thanks to the appended resolution.  The nighttime photos had good exposure and details. Other than some lens flares, the photos came out well enough for its price. Read more: Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro Review: A Camera-focused Smartphone with Flagship-level Specs The videography on the Camon 30 pro is rated at 4K at 30/60fps (HDR enabled), and 1080P at 30fps.  Processor and Performance  The processor on the Camon 30 Pro is Mediatek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate based on a 4 Nm architecture. In terms of performance, the processor closely rivals the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.  The chip design comprises 1x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 with Mali-G610 MC6 GPU.  The Tecno Camon 30 Pro comes in 12/256 GB and 12/512 GB variants.  Read more: Top Home Skincare Devices in Bangladesh: Transform Your Beauty Routine The gaming performance on the device has been on par with flagship-grade devices. games like PUBG and COD ran on ultra-graphics and frame rates. Asphalt 9 and Genshin Impact also showed higher than average fps for a mid-ranger.  In terms of heating, the 30 Pro did a decent job of dissipating heat and keeping it at a manageable level.  Benchmark  Geekbench 6: 1250 (single-core); 3931 (multi-core) Antutu 10: 949357 3DMark Wildlife: 6388. Read more: Havit M9030 Pro Review: A Competent Mid-range Smartwatch Software  The Camon 30 Pro is running on HiOS 14 based on Android 14. It’s the same old HiOS as last year with a fair share of bloatware. The Dynamic Port 2.0 is also back, which is Tecno’s version of Apple’s Dynamic Island.  Tecno has committed to 2 years of major software updates and 3 years of security patches.  Battery and Charge Time  The battery on the Tecno Camon 30 Pro is 5000 mAh. There’s a proprietary 70W fast charging support that can take the device from 0 to 100% in about 50 minutes.  Read more: realme GT 6 5G Review: Is It a Flagship Killer? Pros and Cons of Tecno Camon 30 Pro  Pros:  - AMOLED panel with 144 Hz refresh rate - Stereo speakers with Dolby Sound - Breathing Light - Stylish design - 5000 mAh battery with 70W fast charging - Upgraded camera module - Has an IR blaster- Supports up to 4K recording. Cons:  - No microSD support- No water resistance rating - No Optical zoom lens - No Gorilla glass protection- No Wireless charging support- No reverse charging support.  Read more: CCTV Camera Buying Guide and Price Ranges in Bangladesh in 2024 Official Price of Tecno Camon 30 Pro  The Tecno Camon 30 Pro 12/512 GB variant is available at 400 USD or 46,998 BDT (1 USD =117.50 BDT).  Verdict  The Tecno Camon 30 Pro with its innovative design and flaring additions makes an impressive and stylish offering. It shares a very close, almost the same DNA with a slightly higher-priced Camon 30 Premier. But for its price, the 30 Pro brings great design, display, camera, and battery life.  The processing power is also on par for an upper-midranger. The only gripe is the bloatware-heavy HiOS on the device. On paper and in performance, the 30 Pro outshines competitors like the Samsung Galaxy A55 in a similar price range. In terms of target demographic, this is a device best suited for those looking for a stylish phone with a good camera and decent performance at a mid-range price.  Read more: Top 10 Smartphones Coming in July 2024