
Overall Score
64.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#1013)64.5
Performance(#1260)87.2
Camera(#634)92.7
Display(#1244)83.8
Battery(#2806)31.4
Build(#1543)73.9
Connectivity(#2729)60.0
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Tecno Camon 18 Premier
Short Review
- The Tecno Camon 18 Premier features a sleek design with glass front and back, complemented by a plastic frame, measuring 163.8 x 75.9 x 8.2 mm and weighing 200.6g.
- Its 6.7-inch AMOLED display boasts a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, providing vibrant visuals at approximately 393 ppi.
- Powered by the Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 chipset, it offers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and 8GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The camera system is impressive, featuring a 64 MP main sensor with gimbal OIS, an 8 MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video.
- The 32 MP front camera delivers high-quality selfies.
- A 4750 mAh battery supports 33W fast charging, providing reliable power throughout the day.
- The device runs on Android 11 with HIOS 8.0, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include NFC, WiFi, and USB Type-C, but it lacks 5G support.
- The phone is available in Polar Night and Vast Sky colors.
- Overall, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier combines a stylish design with strong performance and versatile camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, October 04
Announced2021, October 04
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.7"
TypeAMOLED, 120Hz, 550 nits (typ)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2
Memory256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera64 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/3.5, 135mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, 5x optical zoom12 MP, (ultrawide), gimbal OIS
Main Camera FeaturesQuad-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera32 MP, (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4750 mAh
Battery Details4750 mAh
Charging Details33W wired, 64% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions163.8 x 75.9 x 8.2 mm (6.45 x 2.99 x 0.32 in)
Weight200.6 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic frame, glass back
ColorsPolar night, Vast sky
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiYes
BluetoothYes
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 11, HIOS 8.0
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity