Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G smartphone review - Lots of megapixels, lots of performance
Tecno is relatively unknown in German-speaking countries but has a strong presence in other markets. In addition to smartphones, the company also offers laptops, headphones, and smartwatches. Tecno has five different series of smartphones. In the Camon series, the focus is on camera performance.
The current Camon series is called Camon 30 and comprises four different devices: Camon 30, Camon 30 5G, Camon 30 Pro 5G, and Camon 30 Premier 5G. We tested the top model with the Premier suffix.
The Camon 30 Premier is only available in one configuration with 512 GB memory and 12 GB RAM. The available colors are Alps Snowy Silver and Hawaii Lava Black, which have "vegan leather" back. The Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G is not officially sold in Germany.
Possible competitors in comparison
Rating | Version | Date | Model | Weight | Drive | Size | Resolution | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.1 % | v8 | 06 / 2024 | Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G Dimensity 8200-Ultra, Mali-G610 MP6 | 215 g | 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash | 6.77" | 2780x1264 | |
| 87.4 % v7 (old) | v7 (old) | 05 / 2024 | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Exynos 1480, Xclipse 530 | 213 g | 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.60" | 2340x1080 | |
| 86 % v7 (old) | v7 (old) | 08 / 2023 | Honor 90 5G SD 7 Gen 1, Adreno 644 | 183 g | 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.70" | 2664x1200 | |
| 87.4 % v7 (old) | v7 (old) | 03 / 2024 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G Dimensity 7200, Mali-G610 MP4 | 204.5 g | 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.67" | 2712x1220 | |
| 87.6 % v7 (old) | v7 (old) | 05 / 2024 | Motorola Edge 50 Pro SD 7 Gen 3, Adreno 720 | 186 g | 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.70" | 2712x1220 |
Note: We have recently updated our rating system and the results of version 8 are not comparable with the results of version 7. More information is available here .
Case - Tecno Camon 30 stands out
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G comes with a metal frame. It encloses a 6.77-inch AMOLED display, which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The back is dominated by the large camera hump, which clearly protrudes from the casing. Not only does the hump protrude, but the entire smartphone becomes thicker towards the top.
The buttons have a good pressure point and sit in the casing without any play. The device is protected against the ingress of dust and water according to the IP54 standard. The design of the back is unique, the manufacturer describes it as reminiscent of a classic camera. As a special element, there is a red light for notifications. The vegan leather has a matt finish and is slightly soft to the touch.
Features - Tecno with 12 GB RAM but without eSIM
Tecno has opted for upmarket equipment in the Camon 30 Premier 5G. These include a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate with 12 GB RAM - a further 12 GB can be expanded by the software. The GPU is an ARM Mali-G610 MP6 is used. The device is also dual-SIM capable with two physical SIM cards; eSIM is not supported.
The Camon 30 Premier 5G supports NFC and has an IR blaster. Unfortunately, the USB-C port only supports USB 2.0. In combination with a Samsung 980 Pro, we achieved a data transfer rate of 39.57 MB/s. The device supports the exFAT format for external storage media, but not NTFS.
There is no memory expansion via microSD, nor is there a jack connection. If headphones are connected via cable, the Camon can be used as an FM radio.
Software - Short update period for the Camon 30 Premier
Tecno relies on Android and its own interface called HiOS. The device is delivered with Android 14 and HiOS 14. At the time of testing, the Android security patch is from February 2024. It is pleasing that the smartphone is delivered without bloatware. Only apps from the manufacturer and Google software are pre-installed. Ex-works, 21.7 GB are occupied.
Unlike many other manufacturers, Tecno does not offer Google Maps when swiping from left to right - from the home screen - but various collections and overviews. RAM usage, fitness values, and frequently used apps are displayed ex-works.
Other special features include the "Dynamic Port", Tecno's interpretation of Apple's Dynamic Island. Various animations can be displayed in the area around the front camera. There are also floating windows and a "Smart Panel". This can be folded out at any time and provides access to additional apps that the system suggests as useful in the situation.
The software can also be used to specify the scenarios under which the LED on the back lights up. However, the selection is limited. The Camon-30 series is to receive Android 15 and 16. The manufacturer also promises three years of security updates. However, there is no information on the intervals of updates.
Communication and GNSS - Camon 30 with 6 GHz band
The Camon 30 Premier 5G supports WiFi 6E and, therefore, also the 6 GHz band. The transmission values in combination with our reference router, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000, are very good. Although there are isolated drops in the test, these are minor. Overall, the values are at a high level, better than the comparison devices.
In everyday use, uploads and downloads are fast and problem-free. Mobile reception is also unremarkable. The smartphone establishes 5G connections in many places. If desired, the transmission values can be displayed in the status bar.
| Networking | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Average of class Smartphone | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
We took the Camon 30 Premier 5G with us on a bike tour. Overall, the device impressed us with its accurate tracking, apart from one deviation.
In everyday use, navigation with Google Maps works without any problems. The smartphone supports all common satellite systems with dual bands and is also capable of SBAS.
Calls and voice quality - Tecno still has potential
Tecno relies on its own software for the phone app. With its call lists, contacts, and numeric keypad, the app is simple and unspectacular. A special feature is the option to record calls, the other party is not informed about the recording.
The sound quality is very good for the user of the Camon 30 Premier 5G. The loudspeaker is loud and transmits sounds with pleasant clarity. However, the noise suppression for the other party could be improved. The other party hears all background noise, almost like a telephone call via loudspeaker. If the hands-free function is used, the transmission becomes slightly reverberant.
Cameras - Four times 50 megapixels in the Camon 30 Premier
Tecno focuses on the camera in the Camon series. This can be seen in the large design of the back, but also in the four built-in sensors, each with a resolution of 50 MPix. The Sony IMX890 is used in the main camera.
In addition to the main camera, Tecno has installed an ultra wide-angle camera and a periscope camera with triple optical zoom. Tecno also relies on a dedicated chip for image processing (Sony CXD5622GG), which should ensure better results, especially for night shots.
In reality, the images and videos are particularly impressive in bright light. The images have a good dynamic range and are beautifully sharp. The ultra wide-angle camera can also be used for macro shots and the results are impressive. The zoom lens also delivers good results, but in combination with the digital magnification, the sharpness decreases significantly.
The images are usable in low light, but they are no longer really sharp. Video recordings are possible with all lenses at a maximum of 4K and 60 FPS. The video stabilization works well, as do the autofocus and lighting adjustment.
The front camera also offers a resolution of 50 MP. Portraits are usually reliable, individual hairs push the software to its limits. Overall, the camera offers many software features such as a "super night mode", time-lapse, slow motion, AI effects for portraits, and augmented reality. A Pro mode is also on board, where exposure time, ISO, white balance, and focus can be selected manually.
Image Comparison
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Main cameraMain cameraUltra wide-angle5x ZoomLow Light
Accessories and warranty - Tecno supplies case and quick charger
The Camon 30 Premier 5G comes with a large scope of delivery. A protective film is applied to the display at the factory. The box contains another, thicker film, a well-made case, and a 70-watt power adapter with a matching cable.
Our test device is also part of a bundle with wireless in-ears, the Tecno Earphones BD03. Tecno offers a 13-month warranty on the device. The manufacturer does not offer an extended warranty.
Input devices & operation - Fast facial recognition in the Camon 30 Premier
Tecno relies on the Google keyboard for the Camon 30 Premier 5G. This means that typing is possible without errors, even inputs in the margin area are reliably implemented. Various gestures can be activated via the software. For example, music can be controlled by swiping your finger on the switched-off display, which works reliably. However, there is no one-handed mode.
A protective film is fitted to the display at the factory. The gliding properties are nevertheless good. However, the film is susceptible to fingerprints and the transition to the display is noticeable. The Camon 30 Premier 5G can be unlocked using 2D facial recognition and an optical fingerprint sensor in the display. The positioning of the sensor is good, it works quickly and reliably in the test. Face recognition works even faster. It unlocks quickly even in difficult lighting conditions and the lock screen can be skipped.
Tecno uses its own voice assistant - Ella. However, it does not support German as a system language. The power button is easy to reach. The volume adjustment buttons are located on the left-hand side and are positioned rather high up. The X-axis vibration motor is quiet and pleasantly crisp.
Display - In comparison, the Camon 30 lacks brightness
Tecno uses a 6.77-inch AMOLED LTPO panel with a maximum refresh rate of 120 Hz in the Camon 30 Premier 5G. According to the manufacturer, the best display in the company's history has been installed. In everyday use, the panel impresses with good viewing angles and smooth scrolling.
In comparison with other devices, such as the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, it becomes clear, however, that there are better displays in this price range. We measured a maximum brightness of 801 cd/m² on the Tecno. The Samsung smartphone, on the other hand, achieves just under 1000 nits, while the Xiaomi even achieves over 1200 cd/m². We achieve the Tecno's maximum brightness with both the APL18 and the HDR measurement. Without an ambient light sensor, we can determine 578 nits.
We also noticed the screen flickering during our tests. However, the frequency is quite high at 365 Hz. The Camon 30 Premier 5G also offers a special PWM dimming mode that increases the frequency to 2160 Hz.
The software offers the option of an Always-on display. However, the function does not live up to its name because the display disappears again after a short time.
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Brightness Distribution: 98 %
Center on Battery: 789 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 1.2 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.86
ΔE Greyscale 2.1 | 0.09-98 Ø5.1
97.3% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.21
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G AMOLED, 2780x1264, 6.8" | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Super AMOLED, 2340x1080, 6.6" | Honor 90 5G AMOLED, 2664x1200, 6.7" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G AMOLED, 2712x1220, 6.7" | Motorola Edge 50 Pro P-OLED, 2712x1220, 6.7" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 10% | -4% | 31% | 14% | |
| Brightness middle | 789 | 962 22% | 1180 50% | 1240 57% | 1064 35% |
| Brightness | 792 | 967 22% | 1202 52% | 1233 56% | 1038 31% |
| Brightness Distribution | 98 | 99 1% | 88 -10% | 98 0% | 88 -10% |
| Black Level * | |||||
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 1.2 | 1.6 -33% | 1.5 -25% | 1.1 8% | 1.17 2% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 3.1 | 2.6 16% | 4.8 -55% | 2.2 29% | 2.47 20% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.1 | 1.5 29% | 2.8 -33% | 1.4 33% | 2 5% |
| Gamma | 2.21 100% | 2.13 103% | 2.25 98% | 2.21 100% | 2.238 98% |
| CCT | 6634 98% | 6382 102% | 6489 100% | 6669 97% | 6423 101% |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 365 Hz Amplitude: 20 % |  | |
The display backlight flickers at 365 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 365 Hz is relatively high, so most users sensitive to PWM should not notice any flickering. However, there are reports that some users are still sensitive to PWM at 500 Hz and above, so be aware. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8437 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
Measurement series with fixed zoom level and different brightness settings (Although the amplitude curve at minimum brightness looks flat, this is due to the scaling. The enlarged version of the amplitude at minimum brightness can be seen in the info box)
The Tecno is also not at the top of its class when it comes to color reproduction. The display is not bad, but there are deviations in yellow and orange. Samsung Galaxy A 55 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G are more true to color.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0.6495 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0.601 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 5 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.7 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 0.8 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0.408 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0.3955 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 2 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (32.3 ms). | ||
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G has a software mode that is designed to make the display shine even brighter in the sun. In everyday use, the device is readable in sunshine, but more brightness would be desirable.
The viewing angles of the Tecno smartphone are impressive.
Performance - Camon 30 Premier dominates in graphics performance
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate SoC. The smartphone's everyday performance is very good. In combination with 12 GB of RAM, apps open quickly and can remain open in the background for a long time.
The Tecno predominantly performs well in the benchmarks. In some cases, the Camon 30 Premier 5G leads the range of test devices, while in others it lands in the midfield. The Dimensity 8200 Ultimate performed slightly better in most benchmarks than the Dimensity 7200 in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G. However, it performs better in the UL Procyon AI Inference for Android. The Tecno smartphone only shows itself surprisingly poorly in the Geekbench 6.2 benchmark.
The memory in the Camon 30 Premier 5G is not only large but also fast. The measured values in AndroBench are very good in all areas.
| UL Procyon AI Inference for Android - Overall Score NNAPI | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra (26303 - 28292, n=2) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (1267 - 81594, n=149, last 2 years) | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
The graphics card is a Mali-G610 MP6. This allows the Camon 30 Premier 5G to run even the latest games in high resolution smoothly. PUBG Mobile can be played smoothly in Ultra HDR with the Ultra refresh rate.
The Tecno smartphone thus dominates the competition in the graphics benchmarks. While the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G can still keep up to some extent, the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Honor 90 5G fall far behind.
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7: T-Rex Onscreen | 1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen
GFXBench 3.0: on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL | 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
GFXBench 3.1: on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
GFXBench: on screen Car Chase Onscreen | 1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | 2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | 3840x2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme Unlimited | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Unlimited Score | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Score | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| 3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| 3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| 3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Onscreen | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Offscreen | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / Manhattan Onscreen OGL | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / 1080p Manhattan Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Onscreen | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Offscreen | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| GFXBench / 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| Jetstream 2 - 2.0 Total Score | |
| Average of class Smartphone (13.8 - 387, n=165, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (Chrome 123) | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion (Chrome 126) | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G (chrome 125) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra (96.2 - 103, n=2) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G (Chrome 122.0.6261.90) | |
| Honor 90 5G (chrome 115) | |
| Speedometer 2.0 - Result | |
| Average of class Smartphone (15.2 - 569, n=147, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (Chrome 123) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G (Chrome 122.0.6261.90) | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G (chrome 125) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra (112 - 112, n=2) | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion (Chrome 126) | |
| Honor 90 5G (chrome 115) | |
| WebXPRT 4 - Overall | |
| Average of class Smartphone (22 - 273, n=157, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (Chrome 123) | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G (chrome 125) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra (107 - 109, n=2) | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion (Chrome 126) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G (Chrome 122.0.6261.90) | |
| Honor 90 5G (Chrome 115) | |
| WebXPRT 3 - Overall | |
| Average of class Smartphone (38 - 347, n=68, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (Chrome 123) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra (122 - 123, n=2) | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G (Chrome 125) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G (Chrome 122.0.6261.90) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Average of class Smartphone (2228 - 100368, n=207, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (Chrome 123) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G (Chrome 122.0.6261.90) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra (35231 - 42222, n=2) | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion (Chrome 126) | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G (chrome 125) | |
| Honor 90 5G (chrome 115) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Honor 90 5G (chrome 115) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (277 - 28190, n=166, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G (Chrome 122.0.6261.90) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra (1222 - 1233, n=2) | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G (chrome 125) | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Fusion (Chrome 126) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (Chrome 123) | |
* ... smaller is better
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Honor 90 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | Motorola Edge 50 Pro | Average 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndroBench 3-5 | -33% | -23% | -16% | -25% | 49% | -9% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB | 1850.76 | 1688.53 -9% | 1831.4 -1% | 1921.64 4% | 1023.6 -45% | 3675 ? 99% | 2043 ? 10% |
| Sequential Write 256KB | 1727.3 | 831.44 -52% | 1444.1 -16% | 1702.4 -1% | 1025.9 -41% | 3069 ? 78% | 1659 ? -4% |
| Random Read 4KB | 354.51 | 351.47 -1% | 226.5 -36% | 248.21 -30% | 337 -5% | 381 ? 7% | 285 ? -20% |
| Random Write 4KB | 420.96 | 132.11 -69% | 260 -38% | 265.29 -37% | 390.2 -7% | 467 ? 11% | 327 ? -22% |
Emissions - Tecno Camon 30 Premier with throttling
Temperature - The Camon 30 Premier gets hot under load
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G remains pleasantly cool in everyday use. The smartphone gets noticeably warm during long periods of movie-watching and gaming. Under extreme load, in the burnout benchmark, we measured a maximum temperature of 42.3 degrees Celsius on the top. The maximum temperature on the back is 40.8 degrees Celsius.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 42.3 °C / 108 F, compared to the average of 35.1 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 63.7 °C for the class Smartphone.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 40.8 °C / 105 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 27 °C / 81 F, compared to the device average of 32.8 °C / 91 F.
3DMark Wild Life Stress Test
| 3DMark | |
| Wild Life Stress Test Stability | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
Speakers - Dolby Atmos with the Camon 30 Premier
Tecno has installed stereo speakers in the Camon 30 Premier 5G and the device is also Dolby Atmos certified. The sound is pleasing. The mids and higher mids in particular are clear and balanced. The smartphone is also loud at 92.9 dB. At maximum volume, there are vibrations on the back, especially in the transition to the camera hump.
The Tecno smartphone does not have a jack output. However, we were able to pair Bluetooth headphones without any problems during the test. The Camon 30 Premier 5G supports the following codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, LC3, Opus, LHDC V3, and LHDC V5.
Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (92.9 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 23.9% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (2.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 6.1% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (5.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.9% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (3.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (17.3% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 10% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 83% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 36%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 30% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 62% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (91.4 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 22.4% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (6.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 6.5% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (5% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 5.4% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (3% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (17.6% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 12% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 81% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 36%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 32% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 60% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Battery life - Camon 30 Premier is frugal at rest
Power consumption
The standby consumption of the Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G with its MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate is slightly lower than that of the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G with the Exynos 1480 or the Honor 90 5G with Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. Under load, however, Honor and Samsung are much more frugal.
| Off / Standby |   0.05 / 0.32 Watt |
| Idle |  0.92 / 1.44 / 1.54 Watt |
| Load |
8.09 / 11.15 Watt |
    
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| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G 5000 mAh | Honor 90 5G 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 5000 mAh | Motorola Edge 50 Pro 4500 mAh | Average MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra | Average of class Smartphone | |
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| Power Consumption | 5% | -10% | -5% | 18% | -4% | 5% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 0.92 | 0.85 8% | 1.19 -29% | 1.22 -33% | 0.9 2% | 1.025 ? -11% | 0.872 ? 5% |
| Idle Average * | 1.44 | 1.51 -5% | 1.71 -19% | 1.47 -2% | 1.3 10% | 1.405 ? 2% | 1.415 ? 2% |
| Idle Maximum * | 1.54 | 1.71 -11% | 1.82 -18% | 1.58 -3% | 1.6 -4% | 1.48 ? 4% | 1.556 ? -1% |
| Load Average * | 8.09 | 4.87 40% | 6.8 16% | 8.09 -0% | 4.8 41% | 8.54 ? -6% | 7.04 ? 13% |
| Load Maximum * | 11.15 | 11.73 -5% | 10.93 2% | 9.49 15% | 6.7 40% | 12.2 ? -9% | 10.6 ? 5% |
* ... smaller is better
Power consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)
Power consumption: GFXBench (150 cd/m²)
Battery life - Camon 30 Premier with over 15 hours display-on time
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G performs well in our realistic WiFi web surfing test. The smartphone's display only goes out after 15.5 hours. With this value, the Tecno only has to compete with the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G. The battery capacity is a class-standard 5000 mAh.
Without games and long video shoots, the Camon 30 Premier 5G lasts for two days in everyday use before it has to be plugged in again. The smartphone also charges pleasingly quickly. It charges from 0 to 100 percent in around 50 minutes with the supplied 70-watt power adapter.
A good solution is that the charging mode can be selected directly on the lock screen. You can choose between maximum speed, low temperatures, or a smart mode.
| Battery Runtime - WiFi v1.3 | |
| Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | |
| Honor 90 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 50 Pro | |
Pros
Cons
Verdict - Camon 30 Premier 5G offers exotic status without restrictions
Tecno makes a strong statement with the Camon 30 Premier 5G. The device is well-made and relies on high-quality hardware. The spectrum ranges from a current and high-performance MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate processor, four 50-megapixel cameras, some with Sony sensors and optical zoom, and a 120 Hz LTPO AMOLED display.
With its special back, the Tecno also stands out visually. However, the red LED on the back and the dynamic port around the front camera still have little added value.
The pictures and videos are pleasing. The various lenses are all easy to use and cover a wide range. The system's performance also gives no cause for criticism. The Camon 30 Premier 5G delivers enough power for all conceivable applications.
The Tecno Camon Premier 5G has exotic status and has no real disadvantages. It stands out from the crowd but still has hardly any weaknesses.
The large scope of delivery with the case, protective film, and fast power supply unit is impressive. Our test device even comes with wireless Bluetooth headphones. The short update support is a drawback. A faster USB port would also be desirable.
Longer update support, expandable memory, and eSIM support are offered by the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G. An equally well-rounded overall package with an even brighter display is provided by the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G.
Price and availability
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G is not officially sold by the manufacturer in the US. Protective covers and accessories are offered for the device on Amazon. We only found it on eBay in Germany. However, it is said to be officially available in other EU countries. The price range on eBay at the time of review was between 370 and 530 euros ($400 to $570).
Note: We have recently updated our rating system and the results of version 8 are not comparable with the results of version 7. More information is available here .
Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G
- 07/02/2024 v8
Benedikt Winkel
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