Engineering:Tecno Camon 50
 Front panel view of the Tecno Camon 50 | |
| Brand | Tecno |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tecno Mobile |
| Series | Tecno Camon |
| Compatible networks | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| First released | February 17, 2026 |
| Predecessor | Tecno Camon 40 series |
| Related | Tecno Camon 50 Pro / Ultra |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Dimensions | Camon 50: 162.37 × 77.17 × 7.53 mm Camon 50 Pro: 162.37 × 76.97 × 7.38 mm |
| Mass | Camon 50 Pro: 178 g (6.3 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 16 with HiOS 16 |
| System on chip | MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Memory | 8 GB or 12 GB RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB or 256 GB |
| Battery | 6150 mAh or 6500 mAh (non-removable) |
| Charging | 45W wired Super Charge |
| Display | 6.78 in (172 mm) 1.5K AMOLED, 144Hz refresh rate Resolution: 1208 x 2644 pixels (19.5:9 ratio) |
| Rear camera | Both models:
Camon 50 Pro: 50 MP, f/2.4 (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.5 (wide) |
| Website | https://www.tecno-mobile.com/phones/product-detail/product/camon-50/ https://www.tecno-mobile.com/ke/phones/product-detail/product/camon-50-pro/ |
| References | [1][2] |
The Tecno Camon 50 and Camon 50 Pro (4G) are mid-range Android smartphones designed, manufactured, and marketed by Tecno Mobile as part of the Tecno Camon series. As a successor to the Camon 40 series, it was unveiled on February 17, 2026[3] and showcased at the MWC exhibit in Barcelona, Spain.[4]
On April 18, 2026, the Camon 50 alongside Camon 50 Ultra was launched in Philippine markets.[5]
Design
The TECNO Camon 50 series utilizes a "swan-inspired elegance"[6] design philosophy that yields distinct builds for both the base and Pro models. The standard Camon 50 features a lightweight straight screen configuration, while the Camon 50 Pro adopts a 43.5-degree slightly curved display intended to maximize hand comfort.
Both devices carry extreme environmental protection metrics, featuring IP68, IP69, and IP69K certifications for dust, splash-resistance, and high-pressure jet resistance alongside MIL-STD-810 military-grade shock drop compliance.[5]
Available colors across the lineup include Moonshadow Black, Nebula Titanium, Malachite Green, Fir Green, Lavender Mist, Cream Mint and Ethereal Blue. The Ethereal Blue colorway is only available for the Pro model.[1]
Technical specifications
Display
Both models were equipped by an AMOLED display. It has a size of 6.78 inches, a referesh rate of 144 Hz, a resolution of 1208 × 2644 pixels, a ratio of 19.5:9, and a pixel density of 429 ppi. It also support HDR imaging.[5]
Hardware and memory
Both models were paired by a built-in 6 mm Mediatek Helio G200 Ultimate chipset integrated with an octa-core (2× 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and 6× 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores) and a Mali-G57 MC2 graphics processor.[7]
Also, it has a memory configuration of either a 128GB + 8GB RAM, 256GB + 8GB RAM, or a 256GB + 12GB RAM. The Pro version only comes with a 256GB internal storage and an 8GB RAM.[8]
Battery
All deviced were housed by a 6150 mAh non-removable battery. Both variants received 45W Super Charge technology engineered to survive up to 1,800 charge cycles before dropping below 80% original capacity.[1]
Cameras
In the rear, the camera island layout consists for the following models:
| Specification | Camon 50 | Camon 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layout | Dual | Triple | |
| Resolution (in megapxels) | Primary | 50 MP Sony LYTIA 700C, f/1.8, 1/1.56" with OIS | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP ultrawide-angle (112°), focal length: 14 mm, f/2.2 | ||
| Telephoto | no telephoto lens | 50 MP telephoto, f/2.4 with 3x optical zoom and OIS | |
| Maximum zooming | AI 60x superzoom mode | ||
| Other features | Advanced Flash System and Flicker Sensor | ||
| Video: 1080p @ 30 FPS | |||
| Sources:[1][2][9] | |||
Both models were equipped by a front-facing 32 MP (wide) with an aperture of f/2.5.
Software
Both devices run on Android 16 with HiOS 16 user interface.[10] The software provides an upgraded "Dynamic Port", alongside an "iPhone One-tap Drop"-supported NFC system. Tecno announced that the devices will get 3 major Android updates.[1][2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "TECNO CAMON 50 Tech Specs". https://www.tecno-mobile.com/phones/product-detail/product/camon-50/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "TECNO CAMON 50 Pro Tech Specs". https://www.tecno-mobile.com/ke/phones/product-detail/product/camon-50-pro/.
- ↑ Michail. "Tecno Camon 50 and 50 Pro 4G debut with Helio G200 chipset and 6,150mAh batteries" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_camon_50_and_50_pro_debut_with_helio_g200_chipset_and_6150mah_batteries__-news-71589.php.
- ↑ Vlad. "Tecno will officially unveil the Camon 50 series and the Pova 8 series at MWC" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_will_officially_unveil_the_camon_50_series_and_the_pova_8_series_at_mwc-news-71478.php.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "TECNO CAMON 50 Ultra 5G, CAMON 50 4G hit PH stores nationwide" (in en-US). 2026-04-18. https://www.revu.com.ph/2026/04/tecno-camon-50-series-price-availability-ph/.
- ↑ Cañete, Patrick (2026-06-02). "TECNO CAMON 50 Review" (in en-US). https://www.noypigeeks.com/android/tecno-camon-50-review/.
- ↑ Pier, Sebastian (2026-07-10). "Tecno Camon 50 series unveiled earlier: the Pro model makes so much more sense!" (in en-US). https://www.phonearena.com/news/tecno-camon-50-series-unveiled_id178297.
- ↑ Cañete, Patrick (2026-02-18). "TECNO CAMON 50 Pro 4G: Helio G200 Ultimate CPU, Curved 144Hz AMOLED, 50MP 3x telephoto" (in en-US). https://www.noypigeeks.com/android/tecno-camon-50-pro-4g/.
- ↑ Onawole, Habeeb (2026-02-18). "Tecno Camon 50 4G and Camon 50 Pro 4G arrive with an updated design, new chip, and a bigger battery" (in en). https://www.notebookcheck.net/Tecno-Camon-50-4G-and-Camon-50-Pro-4G-arrive-with-an-updated-design-new-chip-and-a-bigger-battery.1228590.0.html.
- ↑ "TECNO CAMON 50 4G, CAMON 50 Ultra 5G priced from ₱12,999 for PH preorder" (in en-US). 2026-04-05. https://www.revu.com.ph/2026/04/tecno-camon-50-series-price-philippines/.
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