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Tecno has long been a champion of delivering feature‑rich smartphones at budget‑friendly prices. The Camon 40 Pro 5G continues this tradition while pushing into more premium territory. Launched in 2025, the phone aims to entice mid‑range buyers with a curved 6.78‑inch AMOLED display, a high‑refresh rate, 5G connectivity and a strong emphasis on camera performance. It faces fierce competition from established brands, yet Tecno’s value proposition has resonated with consumers across Africa, Asia and parts of Europe. In this comprehensive review we examine every aspect of the Camon 40 Pro 5G—display, design, performance, camera, software, battery and overall value. By the end, you will know whether this device deserves a spot in your pocket.

Design and Build Quality

Tecno has upped its design game with the Camon 40 Pro 5G. The phone features a slim profile with gently curved edges that make it comfortable to hold. The front is dominated by the 6.78‑inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, while the back sports a textured finish that resists fingerprints and adds grip. A visually striking rectangular camera module houses two large lenses and a smaller flicker sensor. The design language feels modern and refined, echoing more expensive flagships without being derivative. Colour options such as Galaxy Black, Glacier White, Emerald Green and Sandy Titanium allow users to express personal style.

Despite its large screen, the Camon 40 Pro 5G remains relatively lightweight at just 179 grams. Tecno has achieved this while still providing a robust build: the phone carries an IP68/IP69 rating for dust and water resistance, a rarity in its price class. The use of Gorilla Glass 7i on the front adds durability and scratch resistance. Button placement is intuitive—volume and power keys sit on the right side, while the customisable One‑Tap button sits on the left, allowing quick access to frequently used functions. A SIM tray supporting dual nano‑SIM cards and a 5G modem rounds out the design.

Display and Multimedia Experience

The Camon 40 Pro 5G’s 6.78‑inch display is one of its standout features. The AMOLED panel delivers vibrant colours, deep blacks and excellent contrast. With a resolution of 1080 × 2436 pixels (393 ppi), images and text appear crisp. The 20.3:9 aspect ratio makes it tall and narrow, ideal for scrolling through feeds and reading articles. Most impressively, the screen boasts a 144‑Hz refresh rate, which ensures buttery‑smooth animations and scrolling. This refresh rate is typically reserved for gaming phones or high‑end flagships, so its presence here is notable.

The display’s peak brightness makes it readable outdoors, though it doesn’t reach the extreme levels of flagship phones. HDR content looks great thanks to deep blacks and high contrast, but the phone lacks official HDR10 certification. Tecno compensates with its own Smart Display technology, which adjusts colour temperature and brightness based on ambient lighting. Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support deliver immersive audio. They provide good volume and clarity, though bass response is limited—common for smartphones. The absence of a 3.5 mm jack means you must rely on USB‑C headphones or Bluetooth; thankfully, Tecno bundles a pair of decent wired earphones and a USB‑C to 3.5 mm adapter in the box.

Performance and Software

Under the hood, the Camon 40 Pro 5G runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate processor, built on a 4 nm process. This octa‑core chip consists of four Cortex‑A78 cores clocked at 2.5 GHz and four Cortex‑A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. Paired with the Mali‑G615 MC2 GPU, the phone offers capable performance for everyday tasks and moderate gaming. Two variants are available: one with 8 GB of RAM and another with 12 GB. Both models include 8 GB of virtual RAM that can be allocated from storage to improve multitasking. In everyday use, apps open quickly and switching between them is seamless. Games like Asphalt 9 and Call of Duty Mobile run smoothly at medium to high settings. The phone does warm slightly under sustained gaming but not to uncomfortable levels.

Tecno’s HiOS 15, based on Android 15, powers the Camon 40 Pro 5G. The software introduces several features aimed at enhancing usability. One‑Tap customisation allows you to assign any function—camera launch, flashlight toggle, screenshot capture—to the side button. AI Live Photo records a short clip before and after you take a photo, creating a mini‑video with sound that can be shared as a GIF. AI Caption Translation generates real‑time subtitles for streaming apps and supports translation between more than a hundred languages. Other features include Game Space for performance optimisation, Smart Panel for quick shortcuts and Peek Proof, which hides sensitive content from shoulder surfers. Tecno promises at least two major Android updates and three years of security patches, which is decent but not class‑leading.

Camera Performance

The Camon series is synonymous with photography, and the Camon 40 Pro 5G aims to uphold that reputation. On the back, the phone features a dual‑camera setup: a 50‑megapixel main camera with a Sony LYT‑700C sensor, f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilisation; and an 8‑megapixel ultra‑wide lens with a 112‑degree field of view. The main camera captures detailed images with accurate colours and good dynamic range. In bright light, photos look vibrant with minimal noise. In low light, the wide aperture and OIS help the phone produce sharp images, although software processing sometimes oversmooths textures. The included Super Night mode extends exposure time to capture more light, resulting in brighter photos with slightly reduced sharpness.

The ultra‑wide lens adds versatility by allowing you to fit more into your frame. It performs well in daylight but suffers from slight softening at the edges and more noise in low‑light conditions. Video recording tops out at 4K at 30 fps. Footage is reasonably stable, thanks to electronic image stabilisation, but the phone lacks the 8K recording capability of more expensive devices. On the front, a 50‑megapixel selfie camera with autofocus produces detailed selfies with natural skin tones. Portrait mode works well, accurately separating the subject from the background and applying a pleasing bokeh effect.

Battery and Charging

Powering the Camon 40 Pro 5G is a 5,200 mAh battery—more capacious than many competitors. Combined with the efficient Dimensity 7300 Ultimate chip and the AMOLED display’s ability to switch to lower refresh rates, the phone easily lasts a full day of heavy use. Many users report six to eight hours of screen‑on time, covering everything from social media and video streaming to gaming. When it’s time to recharge, the phone supports 45‑W fast charging. Tecno includes the appropriate charger in the box, which can refill the battery from zero to 100 percent in about 43 minutes. There is no wireless charging support, but given the phone’s price point, this omission is forgivable.

Value and Competition

The Camon 40 Pro 5G finds itself in a crowded mid‑range market where brands like Xiaomi, Samsung’s A‑series and Infinix all compete fiercely. Tecno differentiates itself through a combination of high‑refresh‑rate AMOLED display, strong camera hardware, generous RAM and storage, and unique software features. The phone’s camera performance rivals devices costing more, making it attractive to content creators on a budget. Its design and water resistance also give it a premium feel. On the downside, the phone lacks 4K60 or 8K video recording, and the ultra‑wide lens could be sharper. Software support is better than some rivals but doesn’t match brands promising longer update windows.

Conclusion

The Tecno Camon 40 Pro 5G offers compelling value for money. It combines a gorgeous high‑refresh‑rate display, competent performance, robust build quality, solid battery life and an impressive main camera. Tecno’s software enhancements like One‑Tap, AI Live Photo and AI Caption Translation add meaningful features that differentiate it from competitors. For users who prioritise photography, design and day‑long battery life, the Camon 40 Pro 5G is a strong contender in the mid‑range segment. However, those who need the most powerful processor, the longest software support or high‑end video recording might look elsewhere. Overall, Tecno’s latest Camon device cements the brand’s reputation for delivering more than expected at a price most buyers can afford.