Tecno Camon 30 5G Review: Amazing Cameras At Affordable Price

The Tecno Camon 30 5G starts in India at a price of Rs.22,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Furthermore, the 12GB RAM and 512GB variant retails for Rs.26,999.

The phone is available for purchase on Amazon in Balsaltic Black and Uyuni Salt colours.

The Tecno Camon 30 5G packs the following items inside the box:

• Phone
• Manual
• SIM Ejector
• 70W Charging
• Case

Before we talk in detail about the device, let’s see what the on-paper specs look like:

• Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED with 120Hz
• Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 7020
• RAM & ROM: 8GB 256GB, 12GB 512GB
• Software: HiOS 14 based on Android 14
• Rear camera: 50MP+2MP
• Selfie camera: 50MP
• Battery: 5,000mAh
• Weight: 199 grams
• Dimensions: 165.4 x 75.9 x 7.8 mm or 8.0 mm

The Tecno Camon 30 5G sports a unique design with a large circular camera module in the top left corner. I have the Basaltic Black of the Tecno Camon 30 5G for review, which has a minimalist look; however, you can opt for the Uyuni Salt White variant if you want others to grab your attention.

The phone’s wavy pattern reminded me of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series. However, its matte texture is slippery, so I highly recommend using the included case.

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Speaking of the case, Tecno has bundled a very premium-quality case that maintains the design and offers a good textured grip. I must admit that even some flagship phones don’t provide such a good case in the box, so kudos to Tecno for providing one.I preferred using the Tecno Camon 30 5G with its included case during my review period, as I enjoyed its enhanced overall look and feel.

Coming back to the design, while the phone looks clean, you do get a couple of things on the back apart from the massive camera module. You will first notice the small red LED in the top left corner, which acts as a notification light.

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It basically lights up when you receive a new notification, record a video, or charge the phone. This is a great feature for getting alerts even when the phone is lying face down.

In addition, the phone has an LED flash and Tecno branding at the bottom. Regarding ports and placements, the volume rockers and the power button are on the phone’s right side.

The left side houses the SIM tray, while the secondary speaker grille is at the top.

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At the bottom, you will find the USB-C port, primary speaker grille, and microphone.

This is one department where the Tecno Camon 30 5G shines, especially since it’s a camera-centric phone. It has a 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 50-megapixel selfie camera on the front.

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During the daytime, the phone takes detailed shots with plenty of detail and accurate colours. I was honestly surprised by the amount of detail and image processing of the device. The colours are consistent, and the details are preserved even when you zoom in.

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Furthermore, the phone also takes exceptional portrait mode shots with accurate background blur and depth of field. You can even adjust the intensity of the blur effect from the settings.

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However, the lack of an ultrawide-angle sensor is a major disappointment, as phones in this price range easily offer one.

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Similarly, in low-light photography, the Camon 30 can take amazing photos with proper exposure and details. However, it can sometimes struggle in scenarios with multiple light sources, resulting in overexposed shots. The details also tend to falter in extremely low-light shots.

Regarding selfies, you get a 50-megapixel front-facing camera that can take good shots with accurate skin tones and details. When it comes to video recording, you can shoot videos at 1440p at 30 FPS from the primary and selfie cameras. However, stabilisation works only at 1080p at 30FPS.

The Tecno Camon 30 5G packs a massive 5,000mAh battery with 70W charging support. Thanks to the power-efficient chipset, it easily lasted me a day, even with intense usage. With moderate usage, which included scrolling through social media apps, taking photos, and watching TV Shows, I could get around 6 to 7 hours of screen time.

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Using the 70W charger, I was able to recharge the phone to 100 per cent in just 45 minutes. Most phones in this range offer 30W or 45W charging speeds, so it’s great to see that Tecno provides a superfast charger in the box.

Overall, I was impressed with the battery life of the Tecno Camon 30 5G. It can easily last a day, and you can top it up within an hour.

The Tecno Camon 30 5G boasts a large 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Its peak brightness is 1300 nits, which is great for indoor use but not very bright outdoors.

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You get a centre punch hole cutout surrounded by uniform bezels on all sides. The screen offers saturated and punch colours; you can choose between bright and original colours in the settings.

With the 120Hz refresh, navigating through the user interface remains smooth and fluid. You can choose between four different modes: 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz and Auto, which can automatically adjust the refresh rate based on the content.

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When it comes to content consumption, I enjoyed watching Season 2 of One Punch Man, and it was a good experience. You get Widevine L1 support and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, which are loud enough to fill the room.

Unfortunately, like other phones in this segment, it lacks a 3.5 mm headphone jack. However, it does have an in-display fingerprint sensor for security, although I found it too small for my large fingers. There is also NFC support and an IR Blaster for controlling your appliances.

The Tecno Camon 30 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 chipset, which can be paired with up to 12GB of RAM. This processor is also found in cheaper phones like the Moto G54 5G and the Infinix Note 40 Pro.

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The phone remained smooth during day-to-day tasks, and I faced no issues. Furthermore, the 12GB of RAM keeps most of the apps in memory, and you also get 12GB of virtual memory support.

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The phone falls behind the competition for intensive tasks like gaming. You can play BGMI at Smooth and Ultra (40 FPS), while CODM supports High and Max settings (60 FPS). This is disappointing because even phones that cost much less, such as the Vivo T3x 5G, offer better performance with 120 FPS support in CODM.

Regarding benchmarks, the Tecno Camon 30 5G has a Geekbench score of 914 in the single-core and 2251 in the multi-core test. Furthermore, the phone throttles to 82 per cent in the 15-minute CPU throttling test and has an AnTuTu V10 score of 499032, which is average given the price.

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The phone also scored 65199 during the AnTuTu storage test, but unfortunately, it could not run the 3D Mark Wildlife stress test. To sum it up, the Tecno Camon 30 5G has mediocre performance, and you can get much better-performing phones at a cheaper price.

The Tecno Camon 30 5G ships with HiOS 14, which is based on Android 14. The company promises three years of OS updates and security patches, which is good.

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The user interface is a blend of HyperOS and Infinix’s HiOS.Like HyperOS, you can get the notification shade by swiping down and the quick settings toggle by swiping right.

Furthermore, you can swipe left to get a news feed, widgets, and frequently opened apps similar to OxygenOS. A vertical app drawer shows all the apps and the device has barely any preinstalled apps.

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You also get many personalization options to customize your lock screen, fonts, wallpapers, and more. Various special features, like Dynamic Port, show notifications in a pill similar to iPhones. A notification LED light on the back can alert you about incoming calls, charging, and when the Ella AI assistant is enabled.

In addition, there is support for Floating Windows, Smart Panels, Game Modes, Smart Hubs, App Twins, and Kids Modes. However, the user interface lacks animations, which feels jarring and reminds you that you are using a budget phone.

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Tecno has also included a special voice assistant called Ella, powered by ChatGPT 3.5, who can perform various tasks, from calling your contacts to taking photos and answering all your queries.

Overall, the HiOS 14 offers a refined user interface. It’s good to see the company provide three years of OS updates, which is rare in this price range. Hopefully, Infinix will provide timely software updates and live up to its promise.