Tecno Camon 40 Premier Full Review

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a 5G smartphone with a 6.67-inch LTPO AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset, 12GB of RAM and a triple 50MP rear camera system. It also comes with a 5,100mAh battery and 70W wired charging.

The phone combines a high-refresh-rate display with a capable processor and a camera setup that includes a dedicated periscope telephoto lens. It runs Android 15 with Tecno's HiOS 15 interface and supports up to three major Android OS updates.

Design And Build

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier measures 161 x 75 x 7.7 mm and weighs 193g. The front is made from glass and protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i while the back and frame use plastic.

The phone is available in Emerald Lake Green and Galaxy Black. It has a dual Nano-SIM setup and does not include a memory card slot.

The Camon 40 Premier also carries an IP68/IP69 rating for dust and water resistance. According to the supplied specifications it is protected against high-pressure water jets and can withstand immersion in up to 2 metres of water for up to 30 minutes under the stated conditions.

Display

The phone features a 6.67-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 1260 x 2800-pixel resolution and an approximately 460ppi pixel density.

The panel supports a 144Hz refresh rate which can make supported animations and compatible content appear smoother. It also supports 1 billion colours and HDR images.

Tecno lists up to 1,600 nits in high-brightness mode. The supplied display test recorded a maximum brightness of 658 nits.

The screen also supports 2,160Hz PWM technology and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.

Performance

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset built on a 4nm process. Its octa-core CPU has a maximum listed clock speed of 3.35GHz while graphics are handled by the Mali G615-MC6 GPU.

The phone comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage using UFS 4.x technology. There is no microSD card slot for additional storage.

The supplied benchmark results recorded an AnTuTu score of 1,418,376 in version 10 and a Geekbench 6 score of 4,224. The phone also recorded 2,911 in the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme test.

These benchmark results give an indication of the hardware's capabilities but they should not be treated as a guarantee of real-world performance.

Camera

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier has three 50MP cameras on the rear.

The main camera is a 50MP wide sensor with an f/1.9 aperture, PDAF and optical image stabilisation. It has a 23mm equivalent focal length and a 1/1.56-inch sensor.

The second camera is a 50MP periscope telephoto sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a 70mm equivalent focal length. It provides 3x optical zoom and supports PDAF.

The third camera is a 50MP ultrawide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a 114-degree field of view. It also supports PDAF.

The rear camera system includes HDR, panorama and a dual-LED flash. Video recording is supported at up to 4K at 60fps with HDR.

For selfies, the phone has a 50MP front camera with an f/2.5 aperture and PDAF. The front camera can record video at up to 4K at 30fps.

Battery And Charging

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier has a 5,100mAh silicon-carbon lithium-ion battery and supports 70W wired charging.

Wireless charging is not listed in the supplied specifications.

The provided battery test gave the phone an active-use score of 11 hours and 36 minutes. Actual battery life can vary depending on factors such as network conditions, screen brightness, gaming and general usage.

Software And Features

The phone runs Android 15 with Tecno's HiOS 15 interface. It is listed as receiving up to three major Android OS updates.

For biometric security, the device has an optical fingerprint scanner built into the display. Other listed sensors include an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor and compass.

The phone also includes NFC and an infrared port. These features provide additional options for supported contactless functions and compatible remote-control applications.

Connectivity

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier supports GSM, HSPA, LTE and 5G networks. It uses two Nano-SIM cards.

For wireless connections, the phone supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. GPS is available for positioning while NFC provides support for compatible contactless functions.

The device also includes an infrared port and FM radio.

Wired connections are handled through a USB Type-C 2.0 port with OTG support.

There is no 3.5mm headphone jack. Audio output is provided through stereo speakers with support for 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio.

The supplied speaker test recorded -28.0 LUFS which was rated as good.

Specifications

Specification	Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Announced	3 March 2025
Released	May 2025
Dimensions	161 x 75 x 7.7 mm
Weight	193g
Build	Glass front, plastic back and frame
Water/Dust Resistance	IP68/IP69
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Display	6.67-inch LTPO AMOLED
Resolution	1260 x 2800 pixels
Refresh Rate	144Hz
HDR	Yes
Display Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 8350
Process	4nm
CPU	Octa-core, up to 3.35GHz
GPU	Mali G615-MC6
RAM	12GB
Storage	256GB UFS 4.x
Memory Card	No
Rear Cameras	50MP + 50MP + 50MP
Telephoto	50MP periscope, 3x optical zoom
Front Camera	50MP
Rear Video	Up to 4K at 60fps
Front Video	Up to 4K at 30fps
Operating System	Android 15
User Interface	HiOS 15
Battery	5,100mAh
Charging	70W wired
Speakers	Stereo
3.5mm Jack	No
NFC	Yes
Infrared	Yes
FM Radio	Yes
USB	Type-C 2.0, OTG
Fingerprint Sensor	Under-display optical
Colours	Emerald Lake Green, Galaxy Black

Price And Availability

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier was announced on 3 March 2025 and released in May 2025. The supplied specifications list a 256GB storage option with 12GB of RAM.

A verified current price was not provided so a specific price has not been included in this review. The actual selling price may vary depending on the retailer, market, storage configuration and promotional offers.

Who Should Buy It?

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is suitable for users looking for a phone with a high-refresh-rate AMOLED display, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage and a versatile rear camera setup.

Its 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom may also be useful for users who frequently take photos of subjects from a distance.

The 5,100mAh battery and 70W wired charging are additional features for users who place importance on battery capacity and charging speed.

However, users who need expandable storage should note that the phone does not have a microSD card slot. It also lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Overall Experience

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier brings together a 6.67-inch 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset, 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.x storage to deliver a strong combination of display quality and processing power.

Its triple 50MP rear camera system adds more versatility with a dedicated 3x optical zoom periscope camera while the 50MP front camera supports 4K video recording. The 5,100mAh battery and 70W wired charging also make the phone well equipped for users who want reliable battery capacity and fast charging.

With IP68/IP69 protection, stereo speakers, NFC, an infrared port and 5G connectivity alongside its powerful hardware, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier offers a well-rounded smartphone experience for users who want strong performance, capable cameras and useful everyday features.

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