Tecno released their new flagship Tecno Camon 17 Pro adding more to their popular Camon series. The new smartphone is one of the most talked-about smartphones following the amazing features it comes with. I have watched some videos of the Camon 17 Pro being compared with other high-end smartphones and I can tell you that Camon 17 Pro is a great smartphone.
We are going to find out more about the new phone and as well the price in Nigeria. However, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro didn’t come alone. Tecno Mobile released Camon 17 in 3 different versions such as:
- Tecno Camon 17
- Tecno Camon 17P
- Camon 17 Pro
The new Camon 17 Pro is the most advanced version of the phone but is well more expensive, meanwhile, we are going to compare the features to know why the 17 Pro is more powerful than other versions. Tecno Camon 17 Pro has a 6.8-inch display, 5000 mAh battery capacity, 64MP Ultra Clear Quad Camera + 48MP Ultra Clear Selfie Camera and built on Android 11 operating system.
Camon 17 Pro comes with all the amazing features needed in a smartphone, If you call it a gaming smartphone you are not wrong because it’s designed with the best gaming processor, big memory, Latest Android 11 operating system and a strong battery. The camera is also awesome both front and rear camera.
Tecno Camon 17 Pro Key features
- Display: 6.8″Dot-in, 90Hz FHD+Display
- Memory: RAM 6GB/8GB, ROM 128GB/256 (Expandable up to 2TB via microSD card)
- Camera: 64MP Ultra Clear Quad Camera + 48MP Ultra Clear Selfie Camera
- Battery: 5000 mAh battery
- CPU: Mediatek Helio G95, Octa-core
- System OS: HiOS based on Android™ 11
- Network: 3G, 4G LTE
- SIM Card: Dual Nano SIM + TF Card
Tecno Camom 17 Pro VS Tecno camon 16 Premier
We are going to look into the previous version of the Camon series especially the Tecno Camon 16 Premier which is the most advanced version of the Camon 16. Let find out if the release of Camon 17 Pro is an upgrade or a downgrade.
I am going to share a comparison table below that will provide all the answers to whatever questions you might have about these two smartphones. No need to ask which one is better, use the table below to find the answer.
| Features | Camon 17 Pro | Camon 16 Premier |
| Display Size Resolution Dimensions | 6.8 Inch 90Hz FHD+Display 080*2460 168.89×76.98×9.1mm | 6.9″ FHD Dual Dot-in Display 1080*2460 170.61×77.18×9.1mm |
| OS CPU | HiOS based on Android™ 11 Mediatek Helio G95, Octa-core | HiOS based on Android™ 10 Mediatek Helio G90T, Octa-core |
| RAM ROM | 8GB 256GB | 8GB 128GB |
| Main Camera Front Camera | 64MP Ultra Quad Camera 48MP Ultra Clear Selfie Camera | 64MP Ultra Quad Camera 48MP Dual Front Camera |
| Battery Fast Charging | 5000 mAh 25W Flash Charge | 4500 mAh 33W Flash Charge |
| Price | ₦125,000 / $300 | ₦131,000 / $300+ |
I have pointed some key features of the phones and you might agree with me that the release of Tecno Camon 17 Pro cannot be said to be an upgrade because they both have similar features with little differences as seen in the table above.
(Review) Tecno Camon 17 Pro compared to Camon 17 and Camon 17P
As i said earlier, Camon 17 was accompanied by 2 other versions but with lesser features and if you care to know what differentiate the 17 Pro form other versions then read this carefully.
Display & Design
Camon 17 Pro has the same screen size of 6.8 inches as Camon 17P while the Camon 17 has a 6.6-inch display. You might find it hard differentiating between The P and Pro version of the Camon 17. When it comes to design they both look great with almost the same design. what differentiates them is the features.
Looking at the back, both Camon 17 Pro and Camon 17P have quad rear camera aligned vertically at the left side of the phone while Camon 17 has triple rear cameras in the same position. Another thing that differentiates the Pro and P version from the norm Camon 17 is the side-mounted fingerprint sensor which the 17 version doesn’t have but comes with a rear-mounted sensor.
Judging from the display and design, you will agree with me that Camon Pro and Camon 17P are better than the normal Camon 17 but as well more expensive too.
Operating System and Processor
Both versions of the Camon 17 is equipped with Android 11, HIOS 7.6, when it comes to the chipset, Camon 17 and 17P has MediaTek Helio G85 along with an Octa-core processor. Camon 17 Pro on the other hand comes with a more advanced Mediatek Helio G95 chipset, Octa-core processor as compared to other versions.
Looking at the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Camon 17 Pro is built with Mali-G76 MC4 while the normal Camon 17 and 17P has Mali-G52 MC2 which shows that Camon 17 Pro is better. If you are looking for the best gaming smartphone then consider Tecno Camon 17 Pro as the best choice.
Memory Size (RAM & ROM)
When it comes to memory size, Camon 17 Pro is the best with 8GB random access memory (RAM) and up to 256GB read-only memory (ROM). The next is Camon 17P with 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM followed by Camon 17 with 4/6GB RAM + 64/128GB ROM.
Most of the Camon 17 smartphones comes in different variations in terms of memory sizes and it’s left for you to choose according to your needs and desire. If big Processing Memory and storage memory is what you consider most in a smartphone then consider Tecno Camon 17 Pro as the right option for you as long as you can afford to pay extra cash for it as compared to other versions in terms of the price.
Camera capacity and features
The 3 versions of Camon 17 comes with good quality cameras and I recommend any of them for those that need a good phone with a high-quality camera. However, I am going to specify each phone with the camera quality and features below.
Tecno Camon 17 with triple rear Cameras
- First Camera: 48 MP, (wide), PDAF
- Second Camera: 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
- Third Camera: 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
- Front Selfie Camera: 16 MP with dual flash
Tecno Camon 17P with Quad rear cameras
- First Camera: 64 MP, (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.7µm, PDAF
- Second Camera: 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
- Third Camera: 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
- Fourth Camera: AI lens camera
- Front Selfie Camera: 16 MP with dual-LED flash
Camon 17 Pro with Quad rear cameras
- First Camera: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.7µm, PDAF
- Second Camera: 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm
- Third Camera: 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
- Fourth Camera: 2 MP, f/2.4, (monochrome)
- Front Selfie Camera: 48 MP with dual-LED flash
Looking at the camera features above, you will agree with me that both phones are great in terms of camera. Camon 17P is good but Camon 17 Pro is better especial the front camera with 48MP while others offer 16MP.
Battery Capacity
Tecno did a great work by powering both versions of Camon 17 with 5000 mAh battery capacity which clearly put the new smartphones on the list of phones with good reliable battery. However, looking at the capacity, there is no clear winner among the 3 versions of Camom 17 phones.
What differentiates them is the fast charging features, Tecno Camon 17 Pro is equipped with 25W Fast charging features while Camon 17 and Camon 17P has 18W Fast charging which indicates that Tecno Camon 17 Pro will charge more faster than others.
Tecno Camon 17 Pro Price in Nigeria
Whether you are going for Camon 17, Camon 17P or Camon 17 Pro you are on the right track, you can buy or see Jumia offers on these phones below.
| Image | Product | Detail | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Tecno Camon 17 PRO |
| From N125,000 | |
Tecno Camon 17P |
| From N90,000 | |
Tecno Camon 17 |
| From N70,000 |
Conclusion
Tecno Camon 17 Pro is a great gaming Android phone with outstanding features and I can assure you that you won’t regret getting one for yourself. Moreover, you can compare Infinix note 10 Pro with this phone to see which is better.
Both phones support 4G LTE network, Dual SIM card, Radio, Fingerprint and Face ID unlocking but don’t support NFC. To summarize it, I am going to share the full specifications of the Tecno Camon 17 Pro below.
Tecno Camon 17 Pro Full Specifications
BODY
| Dimension | 168.9 x 77 x 9 mm |
| Weight | – |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Sensor | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
DISPLAY
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits |
| Size | 6.8 FHD inches |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels |
| Multi-touch | Yes |
PLATFORM
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 7.6 |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MC4 |
| CPU | Mediatek Helio G95 (2.0 GHz Octa-core) |
MEMORY
| RAM | 6/8 GB |
| Internal Storage | 128/256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes up to 2TB |
CAMERA
| Rear Camera | 64 MP, (wide), 1/1.72″, 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, 120˚ (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) 2 MP, f/2.4, (monochrome) |
| Features | Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Front Selfie Camera | 48 MP |
BATTERY
| Capacity | 5000 mAh (Fast Charging 25W) |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| OTG Support | Yes |
COMMUNICATION
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Wireless communication technologies | Cellular, Wi-Fi |
| GPS | Yes A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | Type-C USB |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm |
MISC
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM |
| Browser | HTML5 |
| Colors | California Silver, Malibu Blue |