Tecno Camon 16 Premier

The Tecno Camon 16 Premier is one of the brand's latest product, aiming to capture the budget market's midsegment which is at the moment dominated by Realme and Xiaomi. In nearly a half-decade of documenting Chinese phone brands, I've seen these phones ascend from unknown upstarts or mostly local power plays to internationally known brands.

However, the one brand that has caught my attention all these years is the Shenzhen-based Tecno phones which have taken a decidedly different path to the world's Vivos smartphones and Xiaomi phones. Rather than expanding west, Tecno concentrated on the African market, eventually becoming the continent's leading brand by market share in 2017. To thrive in Africa, Tecno sold at comparatively low prices, which is evident given that the Tecno Camon 16 Premier costs about Ksh 28100 at Jambo Shoppe, Kenya's leading online shopping store. The below are some of the specifications to expect when you buy this phone.

Design

The smartphone profile features distinct styling cues that will leave you speechless. However, the smartphone's architecture seems to be inspired by the Infinix Zero 8. The back panel is a soft colour that the smartphone manufacturer explains as metallic-like, providing a tactile cooling sense. As light strikes the cover, the colour changes from sea green to glacier blue.

The camera module, which is squarish in shape and houses a quad-camera rig and a Penta LED flash at the back, is mounted in the middle. The Camon 16 Premier has angled sides for improved grip and a pillshaped punch-hole indicator on the front.

The SIM tray (2 SIMs+SD Card) is located on the left side of the handset, while the volume rockers and power button, which also serves as a fingerprint sensor, are located on the right side. The speaker grille, USB Type-C connector, and 3.5mm jack are all located on the smartphone's lower side.

Being one of the best android phones of 2021 the Tecno Camon 16 Premier has a 6.85-inch IPS Full HD+ display with a refresh rate of 90Hz. Under intense sunshine, the display is bright and vivid. The display's refresh rate can be manually changed, but in Auto mode, it tends to maintain a 60Hz refresh rate, perhaps to save battery life.

Camera

The most interesting aspect of this phone is its camera. I can attest that is one of the best camera phone out there. The Tecno Camon 16 Premier features a four-camera rig at the back, as well as a Penta, LED light. The primary camera can take really good pictures with a lot of detail. The shots taken in daylight produce vibrant colours and a wide dynamic range. Furthermore, the camera has its own AI feature that senses the background and optimizes the shot based on the scene.

The selfie shooter is a bean-shaped dual front camera located in the upper left corner of the smartphone. It has a 48MP main lens and an 8MP ultra-wide lens. When it comes to consistency, both cameras perform admirably.

On the video front, the Tecno android phone can capture 4k images at a maximum frame rate of 30fps. It catches a lot of light in low-light situations while leaving no distortion on your video.

Performance

The Mediatek Helio G90T processor powers the Tecno Camon 16 Premier. Well, the G90T is a decent mid-range processor that can easily handle the most common games. The mobile also performs admirably in daily situations. It has 8GB of RAM as well as 128GB of internal storage (expandable via SDcard). The mobile is powered by Android 10 with HiOS v7.0 on top.

Moving on, the Tecno smartphone is outfitted with a 4500 mAh battery that supports 33W rapid charging. It's worth noting that the company includes an 18W packaged adapter with the device. It takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes to completely charge.

In conclusion

With a Full HD+ display with a refresh rate of 90Hz, a stylish interface, and an Helio G90T CPU, the Tecno Camon 16 Premier provides excellent value for money. Buyers are drawn in by the style alone. If this is the spec is searching for then head on to Jamboshoppe one of the leading online shops in Kenya and grab your today. Here you can find very cheap smartphones that suit your desires.