Tested with a high-grade camera lineup, a gimbal setup, and a higher refresh rate to make resolution issues yesterday complaints, the Tecno Camon 18 indeed delivers on this promise as we detailed in our first impressions and unboxing article.

On the specifications sheet, the Tecno Camon 18 lists over 256GB for the Premier version as the base version follows the path with 128GB, and 64GB for the play. More like a 2021 standard, multiple cameras are a reality with an under-screen selfie camera and a triple rear setup.

Android 11 is the supported mobile operating system as HiOS8 is installed as the custom TECNO firmware. With a 6.8 inch screen and full HD resolution, the Camon 18 specs detail what a great performance mid-range smartphone must-have.

TECNO Camon 18 Specifications

TECNO Camon 18 Price in Uganda

Currently, the base TECNO Camon 18 retails at UGX 688,000 as the Camon 18 Premier borrows a higher price tag at 1.2 million shillings. However, prices are expected to fall once another Camon series (believably the Camon 19) makes its way to the launch pad in 2022.

Well, we received a Tecno Camon 18 Premier review kit a few weeks ago, and the device looks elegant by first impression with minimal box contents accompanying the single smartphone kit. Inside the box, regular components like the charging brick, USB cable, and headsets are housed in compartments.

Box Contents

• A Camon 18 Premier Unit
• Charging Brick
• USB C cable
• Plastic Cover
• Headsets

First Impressions

Think of a Samsung Galaxy S20 series on a budget, that’s what the TECNO Camon 18 Premier has to offer on purchase, an elegant grand camera entrance, well-bodied design, large screen size all in a single package.

With previous Camon series releases like the Camon 16 and Camon 15, you could easily spot similarities between the two smartphones. But with the Camon 18, this has come to change, the design, features and build are all upgrades and not recaps from any previous version.

Also, the fact that you can identify all rear camera lenses makes the Camon 18 Premier a true mobile photography tool kit you can own with quality confidence. We shall test what the device’s 3 rear cameras accompanied by an under-screen selfie camera have to offer in our review article.

In summary, the Camon 18 Premier is one mid-range entrant that for once has all features a user may need, with the device’s main focus on mobile photography, it further skips the edge to enhanced performance and reliability in a single package as further revealed on the specifications sheet.

The new CAMON 18 Premier brings together the best of the CAMON series, such as TAIVOS, Super Night Mode, Selfie Mode to combine with an all-new Ultra-steady Gimbal Camera, a 60X Hybrid Zoom, and enhanced AI features for professional video recordings.

Sporting an AMOLED screen with a 120hz refresh rate, the Camon 18 touch experience is faster and smoother.

Furthermore, TECNO’s CAMON 18 Premier with Low Blue Light Certification from TÜV Rheinland will provide consumers with best eye care possible. Powered by the latest MediaTek Helio G96 chip and supported by a redesigned HiOS 8.0 showcase the CAMON series at what it does best, exceeding expectations once again to produce the best photos and videos that technology can offer.

We always seek for breakthroughs of product and technology to inspire our consumers to unlock the world of possibilities. The digital revolution with the rise of new generations brings the latest trend of film making through a smartphone device. The CAMON 18 Premier is the first TECNO product to take Ultra-steady Gimbal Camera technology innovations to create brand-new experience to users.

said Timmy Shen –– The TECNO Uganda Brand Manager.

In Partnership with MTN Uganda, customers that buy the latest Camon 18 smartphones receive free data in a fashion similar to the Yello telco’s very own smartphone loan offers.

“Today, MTN is delighted to note that the Camon 18 will come with free 3GB data for the first three months on the network. The Camon 18 is one of the select 14 TECNO handsets which are entitled to free 3GB data every month for the first three months on the network. The goal of this partnership is to incentivize smartphone

said MTN Uganda Chief Marketing Officer Mr. Somdev Sen.

Vivo Energy Uganda, the marketers and distributors of Shell fuels and products, has also partnered with TECNO Mobile to enable its customers to acquire the latest handset. All that a customer has to do, is buy fuel for Ugx 50,000 and above from selected Shell service stations to acquire a coupon that offers a 5% discount towards purchase of the phone. The more fuel one buys, the more coupons are acquired. The coupons are transferrable and there is no limit to the number of coupons one can possess.

The Vivo Energy Uganda Brand Manager Fuels, Mr. Mark Mutungi inked that,:

“At Vivo Energy Uganda, we aim to make our customer’s journeys easier. As we approach the festive season, we anticipate increased travel plans as our customers’ journey to spend time with their loved ones to celebrate. There is no better opportunity than now for Tecno, MTN Uganda and Vivo energy Uganda to ensure that our customers are in touch and are enabled to safely travel to enjoy the festivities.”

The CAMON 18 Premier as the key series model ships a rear camera that follows a rationed design philosophy enhanced with three lenses — a 64MP main camera, a 12MP Ultra-steady Gimbal Camera with a widened frame, and an 8MP periscope lens housed with a flat surfaced design.