Tecno Camon 16 Premier

Mobile Review, Overview & Expert Insights

Tecno Camon 16 Premier was announced in September 2020. Tecno Camon 16 Premier is powered by Mediatek MT6785 Helio G90T (12 nm), delivering strong performance with AnTuTu score of 368,990 and Geekbench score of 625 / 1,744.

It features a 6.9 Inches IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch display, offering clear visuals for videos and apps. The device packs a (Li-Po Non removable), 4500 mAh battery, ensuring dependable all-day endurance. The main camera (Quad Camera: 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.3, (ultrawide), 1/4.0" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (dedicated video camera) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), Dual LED Flash) aims to deliver detailed daytime photographs. With a price tag of 39,999 PKR, this phone falls into the mid-range category in Pakistan. This roughly translates to about $141.34 USD.

Pros

  • Large battery capacity for long usage sessions.
  • High RAM for smoother multitasking.
  • Competent chipset for daily performance and moderate gaming.

Cons

  • LCD display instead of AMOLED, resulting in lower contrast levels.
  • Some compromises on camera quality or materials are expected at this price point.

Expert opinion

Tecno Camon 16 Premier runs on Mediatek MT6785 Helio G90T (12 nm), delivering balanced performance for day-to-day usage. Its (Li-Po Non removable), 4500 mAh battery should provide dependable endurance for typical daily use. The IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch display contributes to a comfortable viewing experience for media and everyday tasks. Positioned in the mid-range segment, it competes strongly within its class.

Who should buy this phone?

Tecno Camon 16 Premier is a good choice for users looking for an affordable smartphone for daily tasks such as calling, social media, video streaming, and moderate multitasking while maintaining good battery life.

Key Specifications

Below are the main specifications including processor, battery, display, camera, and storage configuration of this smartphone.

Price: Price:- 39,999
Battery Capacity: (Li-Po Non removable), 4500 m Ah
Os: Android 10.0 OS
Chipset: Mediatek MT6785 Helio G90T (12 nm)
Ram: 8GB RAM
Storage: 128GB Built-in
Type: IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Size: 6.9 Inches
Main: Quad Camera: 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73" , PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.3, (ultrawide), 1/4.0" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (dedicated video camera) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), Dual LED Flash
Features: Geo-tagging, Face detection, Panorama, HDR, Video (4K@30 fps, 1080p@30 fps, 720p@960 fps, gyro-EIS)

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Antutu
368990
Geekbench
625 / 1744

Price, Colors, Battery

Battery

Battery Capacity: (Li-Po Non removable), 4500 m Ah

Colors

Color swatch for Glacial Silver
Price:- 39,999
≈ $141.34 USD

Camera

Main Camera

Main: Quad Camera: 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73" , PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.3, (ultrawide), 1/4.0" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (dedicated video camera) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), Dual LED Flash
Features: Geo-tagging, Face detection, Panorama, HDR, Video (4K@30 fps, 1080p@30 fps, 720p@960 fps, gyro-EIS)

Selfie Camera

Selfie Camera: Dual 48 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/2.0" + 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0" , Dual-LED flash, HDR, Video (1080p@30 fps)

Display

Display specifications covering screen size, panel technology, resolution, and protection features affecting viewing experience and visual clarity.

Type: IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Size: 6.9 Inches
Resolution: 1080 x 2460 Pixels (~389 PPI)
Extra Features: HDR10+, 90Hz refresh rate
Dimensions: 170.6 x 77.2 x 9.1 mm

Hardware

Hardware configuration including processor, RAM, internal storage, and performance-related specifications that influence speed and multitasking capability.

Os: Android 10.0 OS
Chipset: Mediatek MT6785 Helio G90T (12 nm)
Cpu: Octa-core (2 x 2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Gpu: Mali-G76 MC4
Clock: 2050 MHz
Cores: 8
Ram: 8GB RAM
Storage: 128GB Built-in
Cardslot: micro SDXC (dedicated slot)

Features

Connectivity and additional features such as WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS positioning, NFC support, USB connectivity, and built-in sensors.

Wlan: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth: v5.0 with A2DP, LE
Positioning: Yes + A-GPS support
Nfc: No
Usb: 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Sensors: Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint (side mounted), Proximity
Sim: Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)

Sound

Audio features including loudspeaker performance and headphone jack availability for media and communication usage.

Audiojack: 3.5mm Audio Jack, MP4/H.264 player, MP3/WAV/e AAC+/FLAC player, Speaker Phone

Announcement

General information including technology type, launch timeline, dimensions, and overall device build details.

Network: GPRS, Edge, 3G (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps), 4G LTE-A
Announcement Month: September
Announcement Year: 2020
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