Tecno Camon 17 Pro Specs, Price and Best Deals

Being a Pro smartphone, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro falls in a performance category higher than the Regular Tecno Camon 17‘s reach. It packs in a more capable processor, more RAM, faster-charging capacity, and more. This article sheds light on the specs and price, which could help guide your purchase decision.

Where to Buy Tecno Camon 17 Pro

Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers

Tecno Camon 17 Pro Key Specs and Features

6.8-inch IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 Pixels, (267 PPI ), 90Hz Refresh Rate
Android 11; HIOS 7.6
Octa-Core MediaTek Helio G95 Processor (12nm)
8GB RAM
128GB Built-in Storage, with Micro-SD Support
Fingerprint Sensor (Rear Mounted)
64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
48MP Front Camera
25W Flash Charge
5000 mAh Non-Removable Battery

Design and Display

The Tecno Camon 17 Pro comes in a chassis with a design similar to what is seen on the regular Camon 17. However, there are a handful of differences that set both smartphones apart in the design department.

For starters, we have got different colour options, On the Camon 17 Pro, we have two colour options that include California Silver, Malibu Blue, while the non-pro has Frost Silver, Deep Sea, Tranquil Green.

Their screen sizes and properties are also different. The Pro has a screen size of 6.8 inches, as opposed to 6.6 inches on the regular. We also have a 90Hz refresh rate on the pro.

Furthermore, we have a higher resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels on the pro in lieu of the 720 x 1600 and a 90Hz refresh rate.

Moving on to the rear panel, we have the same square camera module see on its regular camon 17. This module contains four cameras an LED flash. Also on the rear is the Camon branding, which sort of indicates its Tecno smartphone.

The Cameras

The cameras on the Tecno Camon 17 Pro are on the more premium line, bearing a more capable setup on the rear and upfront.

On the rear, we have a rear 64MP primary camera with an aperture of f/1.8, as opposed to the f/1.8, as opposed to the 48MP camera on the regular Camon 17.

The other cameras on the rear includes a 2MP depth camera with an aperture of f/2.4, a 2MP monochrome f/2.4 and an 8MP ultrawide camera with an aperture of f/2.3 and a 119˚ field of view. Whiich sums up to four cameras on the rear, as opposed to the triple setup on the regular Camon 17.

Moving upfront, we have a 48MP camera instilled in the punch hole camera, as opposed to 16MP on the non-pro version.

Hardware and Software

On the performance side, we have the MediaTek Helio G95 processor taking the lead, this comes above the Helio G85 processor on the regular Camon 17.

The other performance drivers on the Tecno Camon 17 Pro. includes a 8GB RAM, 256GB of internal storage, a Mali-G76 MC4 GPU and non-removeble 5000mAh battery paired with 25W fast charging, as opposed to 18W on the non-pro.

On the software side, we have the HIOS 7.6 user interface ontop of the Android 11 operating system.

Connectivity

The Tecno Camon 17 Pro feature a Micro-USB port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth and WiFi.

The Internet connection here is capped at 4G, which means enthusiasts won’t get the luxury of 5G speeds.

Tecno Camon 17 Price and Availability

The Tecno Camon 17 Pro Price in Nigeria is around 125,000 Naira, which translates to about $300, 32,160 KSH in Kenya and 1,727 GHC in Ghana.

The Tecno Camon 17 Pro was announced on October May 8th, 2021, and can be purchased from leading online retail stores like Jumia.