| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $390.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE
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| Launch | Announced | 2021, October 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, October 11 | |
| Body | Dimensions | 163.8 x 75.9 x 8.2 mm (6.45 x 2.99 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 200.6 g (7.09 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, glass back | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | |
| Display | Type | AMOLED, 120Hz, 550 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~87.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) | |
| Display | 6.7″1080×2400 pixels | |
| Platform | OS | Android 11, HIOS 8.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal |
256GB 8GB RAM 256 GB |
|
| Features | UFS | |
| RAM | 8 GB | |
| Main Camera | Triple |
64 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/3.5, 135mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, (ultrawide), gimbal OIS |
| Features | Quad-LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 32 MP, (wide) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| Positioning | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio |
FM radio Yes |
|
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | |
| Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, IM | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Battery | Type | 4750 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired, 64% in 30 min | |
| Misc | Colors | Polar night, Vast sky |
| Models | CH9, CH9n | |
| Price | About 390 EUR | |
| Alert types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones | |
| Java | No | |
| Made by | China | |
| Our Tests | Performance |
AnTuTu: 293517 (v8), 346389 (v9) GeekBench: 1758 (v5.1) GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | 422 nits max brightness (measured) | |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | -26.2 LUFS (Good) | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 112h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Tecno Camon 18 Premier
Advantages
- Vibrant AMOLED display delivering rich contrast ratios and deep black levels with fluid 120Hz refresh rate
- High-detail 64MP primary camera sensor backed by Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
- Dedicated telephoto optical zoom lens for crisp distant portrait and telephoto captures
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier enters the mobile landscape offering a compelling hardware package tailored to deliver maximum return on investment. The device commands visual attention through its modern AMOLED panel measuring 6.7 inches paired with an energetic 120Hz refresh rate, which brings punchy saturation, deep blacks, and excellent dynamic range to a competitive tier.
At the engine room of the device, processing duties are commanded by the energetic Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm). This configuration provides ample headroom for fluid split-screen multitasking, responsive touch polling, and smooth graphical transitions across daily applications. Imaging requirements are addressed by an agile primary camera—centered on a 64MP primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and dedicated optical zoom versatility—yielding clean, share-worthy captures with respectable dynamic range and accurate white balance.
Battery longevity is secured through a 4750mAh battery unit, equipped with 33W rapid charging to ensure users spend more time active and less time anchored to wall outlets. When evaluated against rival contemporaries, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.
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