Tecno Camon 12 Explained

Tecno Camon 12 Air
Tecno Camon 12
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
Brand:Tecno Camon
Manufacturer:Tecno Mobile
Series:Camon 12
Modelnumber:CC6 (Camon 12 Air)
CC7 (Camon 12)
CC9 (Camon 12 Pro)
Predecessor:Camon 11/11 Pro
Form:Slate
Size:Camon 12 Air:
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Camon 12:
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Camon 12 Pro:
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Weight:
  • Camon 12 Air: 181g
  • Camon 12: 170.7g
  • Camon 12 Pro: 161g
Os:Android 9.0 "Pie" with HiOS 5.5
Soc:MediaTek Helio P22 (MediaTek Helio A22 for Camon 12 Air African version)
Cpu:Helio: Octa-core (Quad-core for Camon 12 Air African version) (4x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53)
Gpu:MediaTek: PowerVR GE8320
Memory:Camon 12 Air: 3/ RAM
Camon 12: 4 GB RAM
Camon 12 Pro: 6 GB RAM
Storage:Camon 12 Air: 32/64 GB
Camon 12 and Camon 12 Pro: 64 GB
Memory Card:microSD, expandable up to
Battery:
  • Camon 12 Air and Camon 12:
  • Camon 12 Pro:
Input:Sensors:
Other:
  • USB 2.0
  • 3.5mm Headphone jack
Rear Camera:
  • Camon 12 Air: 16MP PDAF + 5MP + 2MP
  • Camon 12 and Camon 12 Pro: 16MP PDAF + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera:
  • Camon 12 Air: 8MP
  • Camon 12: 16MP
  • Camon 12 Pro: 32MP
Sound:Loudspeaker
Connectivity:Bluetooth 5.0Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n3G/LTE
Website:, &
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Tecno Camon 12 Air, Tecno Camon 12, and Tecno Camon 12 Pro are Android-based smartphones manufactured, released, and marketed by the Chinese company Tecno Mobile as part of Tecno Camon 12 series. The device were unveiled during an event held on 5 September, 2019 in Lagos, Nigeria, as successors to Tecno Camon 11 and Tecno Camon 11 Pro.[4] It is the sixth generation of Tecno's Camon series of smartphones.[5]

The Camon 12 Air, Camon 12, and Camon 12 Pro batch is an upgraded version of Camon 11 batch, coming with the same CPU. These phones generally come with different features, including the OS, RAM, display size, aspect ratio, and battery capacity.[6]

The Camon 12 Pro has received generally favorable reviews, with critics mostly noting the good camera, shooting functions, storage capacity, build quality, and the in-display fingerprint sensor scanner.[7] [8] Critics, however, still criticize the lack of software update, full HD display, fast charging, and USB Type-C port.[9]

Specifications

Hardware

The Camon 12 Air, Camon 12 and Camon 12 Pro all feature a 720p resolution display with a 20:9 aspect ratio; the Camon 12 Air has 6.55-inch IPS Dot-in display, making it the first Tecno device to come with a dot in-display front camera (punch hole), the Camon 12 has 6.52 inches IPS Infinity-V display, while the Camon 12 Pro has 6.4-inch AMOLED Infinity-U display, looking so identical like the Tecno Phantom 9.[10] [11] [12]

All the devices come with a MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, except the African version of Camon 12 Air that comes with MediaTek Helio A22.[13] [14]

The Camon 12 Air has two versions, the African version comes with 3 GB of RAM, while the Asian version comes with 4 GB of RAM.[15] [16] [17] The Camon 12 comes with 4 GB of RAM, while the Camon 12 Pro comes with 6 GB of RAM.[18] [19]

The African version of Camon 12 Air comes with 32 GB storage, while the Asian version comes with 64 GB storage.[20] [21] Both the Camon 12 and Camon 12 Pro come with 64 GB storage. They all feature the ability to use a microSD card to expand the storage to a maximum of 256 GB.[22]

The Camon 12 Air and Camon 12 come with the battery capacities of 4000 mAh, while the Camon 12 Pro comes with the battery capacity of 3500 mAh.[23] [24]

The Camon 12 series come with an upgraded camera, an ultra clear shot, 120° super wide angle, 2 cm extreme macro photography and bokeh effect.[25] [26]

The Camon 12 Pro comes with higher-res front camera, under-the-display fingerprint reader, AMOLED display and a Google Assistant button, unlike the Camon 12 Air and Camon 12.[27]

Software

All the devices ship with Android 9.0 "Pie" with a new HiOS 5.5, unlike the versions found on Camon 11 and Camon 11 Pro.[28] [29]

The HiOS 5.5 comes with an AR virtual canvas, gesture call picker, game mode, game assistant, closed eye detection and fingerprint reset password.[30] [31]

Reception

Victor Oloo from Dignited gave the Camon 12 a score of 8/10, describing the performance as decent and praising the camera and the battery. However, he noted that the device is a good upgrade on the Camon 11.[32]

Saruni Maina from Gadgets Africa praised its performance, camera, size, and looks but criticized that it takes too long to charge. He went further to state that it scratches way too easily, and it's a boring phone. In his opinion, the software of the phone is bad while the Camon 12 Pro and Camon 12 Air are better alternatives.[33]

Remmegious Ssewankambo from Techjaja gave the Camon 12 a score of 3.7/5, stating that it stands up pretty well to its promise but not without shortcomings. He, however, noted that even though it has a plastic design here and there, with a low-res display, it's still a worthwhile upgrade from the Camon 11.[34]

Dickson Otieno from Tech-ish rated the Camon 12 3.5/5 for its beautiful design, display quality, and the overall feel on the hand. He, too, says that the software needs to be improved.[35]

Dolapo Iyunade from TechCity gave the Camon 12 a score of 7.6/10, stating that the camera really stands out. She opined further that the device packages high-end features, even though it sells for a lower price.[36]

Udoka Chiefe of Techpoint praised the Camon 12 Pro for its selfie camera and 6GB of RAM, stating that the RAM helps the device navigate smoothly. She praised the memory, speakers and battery, but criticized the security of the device and the many ads on the phone, stating that it leaves a lot to be desired.[37]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: TECNO CAMON 12 - TECNO Mobile. Tecno.
  2. Web site: CAMON 12 Air - TECNO Mobile. Tecno.
  3. Web site: TECNO CAMON 12 Pro - TECNO Mobile. Tecno.
  4. Web site: The wait is finally over, TECNO unveils Camon 12 series, ushering in a new camera. 8 September 2019. Pulse NG. 4 February 2020. 10 September 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190910221635/https://www.pulse.ng/news/the-wait-is-finally-over-tecno-unveils-camon-12-series-ushering-in-a-new-camera/4kvl2ny. dead.
  5. Web site: Sixth generation Camon 12 unveiled. 16 October 2019. The Standard. 4 February 2020.
  6. Web site: Tecno Camon 12 vs Camon 11: The Winner is Obvious!. Ekpa. Stephen Monday. 18 November 2019. DroidAfrica. 4 February 2020.
  7. Web site: TECNO Camon 12 Review: A Good Camera Squeezed Into a Large Phone. Abuya. Kenn. 15 October 2019. techweez. 4 February 2020.
  8. Web site: Tecno Camon 12 Pro Specs Review " Features & Prices. 7 September 2019 . DroidAfrica. 4 February 2020.
  9. Web site: Tecno Camon 12: Top features. Chenze. Emmanuel. 5 November 2019. Android Kenya. 4 February 2020.
  10. Web site: All you need to know about Camon 12 Air. 20 November 2019. Techpoint. 4 February 2020.
  11. Web site: Tecno Camon 12 Air, the first Tecno Dot in-display: Spec, Review and price. Amoo. Simeon. TechIndulge. 4 February 2020. 4 November 2019.
  12. Web site: TECNO Camon 12 Review: A Good Camera Squeezed Into a Large Phone. Eseosa. Imade. 9 September 2019. Technically. 4 February 2020.
  13. Web site: TECNO Camon 12 PRO: Under-display Scanner, AMOLED Display & Much More. 5 September 2019. tech-ish. 4 February 2020.
  14. Web site: Tecno Camon 12 Air Specs Review " Features & Price. 22 September 2019 . DroidAfrica. 4 February 2020.
  15. Web site: Unreachable Technology and Price? No, TECNO CAMON 12 Air Offers Youth the Access to the Revolutionary Dot-in Display Smartphone. 12 September 2019. Africanews. 4 February 2020. 13 September 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190913033931/https://www.africanews.com/2019/09/12/unreachable-technology-and-price-no-tecno-camon-12-air-offers-youth-the-access-to-the-revolutionary-dot-in-display-smartphone. dead.
  16. Web site: TECNO CAMON 12 Air smartphone launches in India. 14 October 2019. The Economic Times. 4 February 2020. 14 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191014131606/https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/tecno-camon-12-air-smartphone-launches-in-india/71580020. dead.
  17. Web site: Tecno Camon 12 Air launched in India for Rs 9,999: Check features, specs. 14 October 2019. Boy Genius Report. 4 February 2020.
  18. Web site: TECNO Camon 12 - Full phone specifications. GSMArena. 4 February 2020.
  19. Web site: Tecno Camon 11 Pro (C11 Pro) Specs and Price. O. Christopher. Nigeria Technology Guide. 4 February 2020. 22 January 2020.
  20. Web site: Say Hello To Living at the Speed Of Light With TECNO Camon 12 Air Dot-in Display. Information Nigeria. 4 February 2020. 6 November 2019.
  21. Web site: Tecno Camon 12 Air First Impressions: Looks like an attractive deal!. Rohan. Pal. 15 October 2019. The Mobile Indian. 4 February 2020.
  22. Web site: TECNO Camon 12: Android 9 Phone With Triple AI Camera - Full Specs. Mobility Arena. 5 September 2019. 4 February 2020.
  23. Web site: Which member of the Tecno Camon 12 series is right for you?. Chenze. Emmanuel. 5 November 2019. Android Kenya. 4 February 2020.
  24. Web site: Tecno Camon 12 Series. 8 October 2019. The Nation Newspaper. 4 February 2020.
  25. Web site: Unlock A New CAM*ERA! TECNO Launched Upgraded Camera Smartphone CAMON 12. 6 September 2019. CNBC Africa. 4 February 2020. 9 September 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190909014413/https://www.cnbcafrica.com/apo/2019/09/06/unlock-a-new-camera-tecno-launched-upgraded-camera-smartphone-camon-12. dead.
  26. Web site: Camon 12: AI camera, Bokeh effect may outperform traditional camera. Osuagwu. Prince. 9 October 2019. Vanguard Newspapers. 4 February 2020.
  27. Web site: TECNO Mobile Consolidating Its Collaboration with Google at CES 2020. 10 January 2020. Yahoo! Finance. 4 February 2020.
  28. Web site: Tecno Camon 12 Pro specs, review, price, all details. Odhiambo. Helix. 13 October 2019 . Legit.ng. 4 February 2020.
  29. Web site: TECNO launches CAMON 12 series of smartphones. Daily Graphic. 28 October 2019. 4 February 2020.
  30. Web site: Tecno details new HiOS 5.5 features but no word on eligible devices. Keverenge. Hillary. 16 November 2019. Android Kenya. 4 February 2020.
  31. Web site: A peep into Tecno's latest version HiOS 5.5. Elakhe. Okhai. 16 December 2019. Business Day. 4 February 2020.
  32. Web site: Tecno Camon 12 Review: Great Camera, Large Phone, Good Performance. Oloo. Victor. 27 November 2019. Dignited. 4 February 2020.
  33. Web site: TECNO Camon 12 Review - Perfectly Boring With Exciting Annoyances. Maina. Saruni. 30 October 2019. Gadgets Africa. 4 February 2020.
  34. Web site: The TECNO Camon 12 Review: AI everything Camera. Ssewankambo. Remmegious. 2 December 2019 . Techjaja. 4 February 2020.
  35. Web site: TECNO Camon 12 Review: Great Value for Money!. Otieno. Dickson. 25 October 2019. tech-ish. 4 February 2020.
  36. Web site: Unlocking the Cam*Era: A Review of the Tecno Camon 12. Iyunade. Dolapo. 18 October 2019. TechCity. 4 February 2020.
  37. Web site: A review of Tecno's Camon 12 Pro. Chiefe. Udoka. 4 October 2019. Techpoint. 4 February 2020.

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