Tecno made a strong statement at MWC 2025 with the official unveiling of its Camon 40 series, introducing four new smartphones:
✔ Tecno Camon 40 Premier
✔ Tecno Camon 40 Pro 5G
✔ Tecno Camon 40 Pro
✔ Tecno Camon 40
As the successor to the Camon 30 series, this new lineup builds on performance, design, and camera capabilities, aiming to compete in the upper mid-range market. While all four models share similar DNA, the Camon 40 Premier stands out as the flagship variant, bringing the most powerful chipset, premium design, and top-tier camera system.
Let’s take a closer look at the Camon 40 series, starting with the headliner—the Camon 40 Premier.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier: A Powerful Flagship with an Upgraded Chipset & Camera
The Camon 40 Premier refines what its predecessor, the Camon 30 Premier, did right while introducing notable hardware and design upgrades.
Key Upgrades & Features:
✔ Chipset – Powered by the Dimensity 8350, replacing last year’s Dimensity 8200, delivering improved efficiency and performance.
✔ Display – A 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with a higher 144Hz refresh rate, 10-bit color depth, and HDR support.
✔ Camera System – A quad-camera setup featuring three 50MP rear cameras and a 50MP front-facing shooter with PDAF.
✔ Zoom Capabilities – 50MP periscope telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom.
✔ Battery & Charging – 5,100mAh battery with 70W fast charging.
✔ Color Options – Available in Emerald Lake Green and Galaxy Black.
The biggest highlight remains its camera setup, which packs flagship-grade imaging at a competitive price point. The periscope telephoto unit, a rare find in this segment, makes the Camon 40 Premier an ideal pick for photography enthusiasts.
Tecno Camon 40 Pro 5G & Camon 40 Pro: A Balanced Mid-Range Offering
Tecno takes a page from Xiaomi’s playbook by offering two Pro variants—one with 5G and one with 4G.
What Differentiates the 5G & 4G Models?
✔ Chipset:
- Camon 40 Pro 5G – Dimensity 7300 SoC.
- Camon 40 Pro (4G) – Helio G100 chipset.
Apart from the chipset, the two models are identical in terms of design, display, and cameras.
Shared Features of Both Variants:
✔ Display – 6.78-inch OLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate.
✔ Memory & Storage – 8GB RAM + 256GB storage as standard.
✔ Camera Setup – 50MP main sensor, 8MP ultrawide, and a 50MP selfie camera with autofocus.
✔ Battery & Charging – 4,800mAh battery with 45W fast charging.
Downgrades from Camon 30 Pro:
- Fast charging reduced from 70W to 45W.
- Ultrawide camera downgraded from 50MP to 8MP.
- Dimensity 8200 replaced by Dimensity 7300 on the 5G variant.
Despite these slight downgrades, the Camon 40 Pro series still offers a solid balance between performance, camera quality, and affordability.
Tecno Camon 40: The Affordable Option with Minimal Trade-offs
The Camon 40 shares most of its hardware with the Camon 40 Pro (4G) but comes with a few strategic cost-cutting adjustments.
What’s Different?
✔ Camera – Instead of a 50MP selfie shooter, the Camon 40 features a 32MP front camera without autofocus.
✔ Build Material – A simpler plastic finish, while keeping the same design language as the Pro variants.
Shared Features with Camon 40 Pro (4G):
✔ 6.78-inch OLED display with 144Hz refresh rate.
✔ Helio G100 chipset.
✔ 4,800mAh battery with 45W fast charging.
✔ Same 50MP + 8MP rear camera setup.
Unlike the Premier and Pro models, the Camon 40 offers the widest variety of colors, including:
✔ Emerald Lake Green
✔ Galaxy Black
✔ Glacier White
✔ Emerald Glow Green
This makes the Camon 40 the most colorful option in the series, catering to users who prefer more personalization and style in their smartphones.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
