VP/Tech Review | TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G: Blending Cutting-edge Tech with Modern Design

Aiming to bring industry-leading camera technologies to tech lovers and trendsetters, TECNO unveils the TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G. Sporting the latest cutting-edge innovations and design, the CAMON 30 Pro 5G struts as the newest iteration of the TECNO CAMON series.

Dedicated to providing a stylish professional camera experience, the brand claims the CAMON 30 Pro 5G as the master for both vlogging and gaming.

Sporting the iconic Classic Side-axis camera design, let’s see if the CAMON 30 Pro 5G becomes an instant classic in the realm of smartphones.

Cameras

Right off the bat, the CAMON 30 Pro 5G is a camera phone. After all, the CAMON 30 Series pertains to TECNO’s flagship imaging products. In line with this, you’ll be glad to hear that it does not disappoint in this category.

Equipped with three powerful 50MP lenses, the CAMON 30 Pro 5G lets you enjoy high-quality videos and images nothing short of exquisite. The main shooter boasts the SONY IMX890 which features a large sensor that allows more light into the lens. This allows the phone to capture clear scenes even under challenging light scenarios.

This photo was taken against the light, yet the phone captured the scenery without over or under-exposing the photo.

One thing I appreciate about the CAMON 30 Pro 5G cameras is the OIS Optical anti-shake built into them. Having shaky hands myself, this feature has saved me multiple times when I needed to take a still photo or shoot videos.

The next camera is the 50MP Anti-Distortion Wide-Angle Lens. Perfect for taking photos in big spaces, this lens allows you to take wide-angle shots with minimal edge distortion. Now everything fits in one frame easily without having distorted faces or objects.

Furthermore, the CAMON 30 Pro 5G also sports a 50MP Eye-tracking Autofocus Front Camera. This takes high-quality photos and videos ready to highlight your best features in any given situation.

Feel Like a Pro

Moreover, this camera has three fun features you can try to optimize your usage. With advanced eye-tracking autofocus, the Makeup Mirror Mode ensures that selfies taken in this mode are always clear and sharp.

Furthermore, if you want to use your phone for vlogging, the phone gives you an option to switch to Vlog Mode. This allows you to shoot up to 4K 60fps videos using the front-facing camera.

Lastly, it has a Live Video Streaming mode that automatically improves the camera clarity during live broadcasts on social media.

The CAMON 30 Pro 5G also channels the power of AI in multiple ways within its camera setup. It has a feature called Social Turbo, which boosts the camera quality while using third-party applications for a video call. Additionally, it also supports TECNO’s Universal Tone which ensures skin tone accuracy when taking photos.

It also has a lot of AI features embedded within its Imaging outputs. With the AIGC Portrait feature, you can create personalized portraits of yourself using prompts. Meanwhile, the AI Erase feature allows you to remove unwanted objects or silhouettes in the background of your photos.

Performance

Regarding performance, the CAMON 30 Pro 5G sports the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate 5G. With best-in-class power efficiency, the phone can sustain 120fps of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) and Honor of Kings (HOK) without problems.

Based on our testing, the phone was able to run hours of MLBB and HOK without severe heating and lagging. It could also smoothly run heavier games like Genshin Impact in its default setting so you know you can run pretty much any game on this phone.

Aside from an outstanding camera, the CAMON 30 Pro 5G also presents itself as a competitive gaming smartphone that cares for its users. You’ll be glad to hear that the CAMON 30 Pro 5G was given Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification for reducing blue light damage to the eyes. Additionally, the phone has a 9-layer Gaming-grade Cooling system that ensures your phone won’t get hot after hours of usage.

Charging

The CAMON 30 Pro 5G packs a 5000mAh battery which is standard. Good thing it has AI smart charging features that ensure you can make the most out of your battery health. The brand says this feature could extend the life span of your battery with 80% battery health remaining even after four years.

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Using its 70W Ultra Charge, our testing showed that you can reach 50% within the first 15 minutes of being plugged in. A few minutes earlier than the brand’s 47-minute claim, the phone reached 100% in just 45 minutes of charging.

Considering its price point, the CAMON 30 Pro 5G charges fast. This allows you to maximize your usage according to the demands of your lifestyle. If you’re looking for a phone that could last you a long time, you might want to consider CAMON 30 Pro 5G’s battery efficiency in your list.

Build and Design

Now let’s talk about the phone’s build and appearance. The CAMON 30 Pro 5G comes in three colors — Alps Snowy Silver (Vegan Leather), Iceland Basaltic Dark (Glass), and LOEWE Design Edition (Coffee Grounds.) We got the Iceland Basaltic Dark variant, which features a special marble pattern at the back. It sports the industry’s first Tech-Art Leather texture boasting a hydrophobic coating to prevent clustering and soaking of water droplets.

All three colors of the phone feature the same professional side-axis-inspired camera layout. The brand says this aims to exude the feeling of holding a real high-end camera when shooting photos or videos. All three also boast a circular camera set-up with video cue lights and flash layouts reminiscent of professional cameras.

TECNO also added a Breathing Light feature in the CAMON 30 Pro 5G which is the red dot beside the camera. This breathing light has a lot of functions including professional image identification, video recording indicator, timer indicator, charging indicator, Ella breath screen wake-up interaction, and incoming call/message reminder.

Keeping everything sleek and modern, the CAMON 30 Pro 5G has a 94.4% screen-to-body ratio paired with 7.68mm thinness for the glass version (7.8mm for the leather version.) It was given an IP54 rating for splash and dust resistance, giving it that extra protection when shooting or using it outside.

Moreover, the Camon 30 Pro 5G can run up to 144Hz refresh rate within its 6.78” FHD+ AMOLED screen. Paired with a total of 24GB of RAM and a massive 256GB of internal storage, you can enjoy all media and gaming through its big screen and optimal speed.

Overall Thoughts

The TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G is a solid piece of tech in the current mid-range market. With superb photo and video output, this phone makes a solid investment for people who want an all-around phone with top-tier performance and efficiency.

The least I can say is that this phone surprised me overall during testing. Aside from being able to run more taxing games, it is also capable of capturing great photos and videos in just a matter of clicks. Its trendy and classic design adds to the overall experience of holding this phone in your hands. Cementing itself as a solid piece of tech, the CAMON 30 Pro represents TECNO’s continuous exploration of how to perfectly blend technological innovations with modern design.