Tecno Camon 17 Pro

Tecno Camon 17 Pro is a nice upgrade over the base model Camon 17 smartphone sold by the popular Chinese brand, which gets some new internals.

Tecno Camon 17 Pro

Tecno Camon 17 Pro

Editor Rating
3.2/5

The Tecno Camon 17 Pro is a mid-range smartphone released in May 2021. It has a 6.8-inch Full HD+ IPS display with a high 90Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and improved visuals. The phone runs on Android 11 with HiOS 7.6, and is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G95 chipset and 8GB of RAM, providing smooth performance for everyday use and gaming. The Camon 17 Pro features a 64MP quad-camera system that includes a 119° ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a dedicated night mode for better low-light photography. It also has a large 5000mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging.

Hardware
Display
Camera

Bottom Line

Tecno Camon 17 Pro is a nice and affordable smartphone that features a decent display and processor, usable cameras, and a large and relatively fast-charging battery. The only thing missing is wireless charging.

Pros

  • Display

Cons

  • Charging
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Basic Details
Form Factor Bar
Year 2021
Announced Date Saturday May 8, 2021
Released Date Thursday June 3, 2021
Warranty 1 Year
Versions CG8, CG8h
SAR
SAR EU
Variants 8GB/128GB,
8GB/256GB,
Network & Connectivity
SIM Slots Dual
SIM Size Nano-SIM
Network 2G, 3G, 4G
Network Technology GSM, HSPA, LTE
Network Speed HSPA, LTE
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G Bands LTE
5G Bands
Extra Network
WiFi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS GPS
NFC
Connectivity Features FM Radio
FM Recording
USB Type-C 2.0
OTG
Dual Band Wi-Fi
Body & Design
Height 168.9 mm
Width 77 mm
Thickness 9 mm
Weight 201 g
IP Rating
Colours California Silver, Malibu Blue
Body Features Glass Front
Plastic Frame
Plastic Back
Screen & Display
Display Type IPS LCD
Resolution 1080 x 2460 pixels
Screen Size 6.8 inches
Screen To Body Ratio 84.4%
Ppi 395
Refresh Rate 90Hz
Aspect Ratio 20:9
Touchscreen Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-Touch
Bezel-less Display Yes, with Punch Hole Display
Screen Protection
Display Features 500 nits Brightness
Hardware & Performance
Chipset Mediatek Helio G95 (12 nm)
Processor Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Graphics Mali-G76 MC4
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB, 256GB
Storage Features UFS
Card Slot Yes, MicroSDXC
AnTuTu
GeekBench
GFXBench
Camera & Multimedia
Rear Camera 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.3, (ultrawide)
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
2 MP, f/2.4, (monochrome)
Rear Camera Video 4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
Front Camera 48 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Video 1080p@30fps
Camera Features 4K Video
Digital zoom
Quadruple camera
Autofocus
Touch focus
Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
Continuous shooting
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Scene mode
Self-timer
Speakers Yes, with Stereo Speakers
Multimedia Features
Battery & Charging
Battery Type Li-Po (Lithium Polymer)
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh
Charging Port USB-C
Charging Speed 33W
Fast Charging 33W
Wireless Charging
Reverse Charging
Reverse Wireless Charging
OS & Software
Operating System Android OS
OS Version Android 11
Custom UI HiOS
Custom UI Version 7.6
Sensors & Features
Sensors Accelerometer
Proximity
Magnetometer / Compass
Fingerprint - Button
Features

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