Tecno Camon 17 and 17 Pro Review, Pros and Cons – Tecno devices are up to standard and cost-effective. They recently released the Tecno Camon 17 and 17 Pro smartphones to the world. Fortunately, both models have been updated to a whole new level in terms of hardware and software as well as it offers fabulous features.
In India, the phone will be officially sold from July 26, while phones have already been launched in Uganda. There is a chance that the Tecno Camon 17 and 17 Pro phones will be released in other countries as well. In terms of specs, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro looks like the rebooted version of the Tecno Camon 17P in some respects. On the other hand, the internal material would be different. To find out more let’s start the detailed review of the Tecno Camon 17 and 17 Pro smartphones.
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Tecno Camon 17 and 17 Pro Review
Highlights
- Both the Tecno Camon 17 and 17 Pro comes with an IPS LCD display panel that features a smooth 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of camera, a 64MP main-camera with a 48MP selfie appears in the Tecno Camon 17 Pro.
- Under the hood, you will find a chipset like Helio G95 and G85 to support the demands of daily tasks.
- You will also get the latest Android 11 OS with the HIOS 7.6 custom layers.
- The Li-Po 5000 mAh battery pack offers subtle screen time, while you’ll have a 18W charger for the Camon 17 and a 25W/33W charger for the Camon 17 Pro.
Design and Display
Compare to the previous Camon 16 Pro design, the Tecno Camon 17 and 17 Pro smartphones sleek designs are updated. But, there is no gorilla glass protection present on the screen. But, the presented layout looks elegant and exciting. Both phones weigh around 200 grams and are 9 mm thick.
You can hold the phone without any problems due to its impressive shape. But on the other hand, the speed of the side-mounted fingerprint sensor in the Camon 17 Pro seems a bit slow compared to the standard one. It does not look like the company has focused on this section. Still, the sensor gives the Tecno Camon 17 and 17 Pro smartphones a modern look.
Speaking of the front face, you’re getting a conventional IPS LCD screen with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate on top. Although the Tecno Camon 17 has an HD+ 6.6 inches thin-bezel screen, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro equips a 6.8 inches FHD screen. The brightness rating is also good as phones can easily reach up to 450 to 500 nits respectively.
Memory and Internal
The performance traits are something worth talking about because both models have Mediatek Helio chipset and after that, graphic rendering gives exponential results. In addition to the raw power of the hardware, the software doesn’t disappoint either, as you get tons of customization features with HIOS 7.6. The Tecno Camon 17 comes with a 12nm – MediaTek Helio G85 chipset supported by Mali-G52 MC2 graphics whereas the Tecno Camon 17 Pro smartphone comes with a 12nm – Mediatek Helio G95 chipset and Mali-G76 MC4 graphics.
Surprisingly, you are getting the latest Android 11 on the booted OS, while the interface may have some bloatware issues. Despite this, there is less ad notification compared to other Chinese branded smartphones. But, the game look also offers an excellent gaming experience with immersive software support.
In short, you can buy the Tecno Camon 17 with 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage, while there are options for 4GB of RAM as well. On the other hand, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro achieves 8GB RAM support for 128GB and 256GB storage variants. In addition, you can also use a dedicated micro SD card to further increase your storage limits.
Camera
The camera technology used in the Tecno phone may not generally stand out, but with the latest creation of the Tecno Camon 17 Pro smartphone, you can expect some impressive results in a suitable daylight situation. However, the same things cannot be said for the low light aspect, as sometimes the image processing seems a little poor.
But overall, you can record 4K videos from the Tecno Camon 17 Pro primary camera, even more, robust thing is that it also has a fabulous 48 MP selfie camera. On the other hand, the Tecno Camon 17 phone has a 48MP main sensor and a 16MP selfie camera. In the secondary camera department, you’ll notice an 8MP AI lens along with a 2MP macro sensor.
Photo quality comes with a mix of AI software that results in very saturated photos. However, you can also experience the natural beauty of photos once you remove the AI setting or just using the Pro model. In the native camera app, you will get animated stickers, vlog mode for sharp details, and various options.
Battery and Others
The Li-Po 5000 mAh battery performance is exceptional, especially when it comes to gameplay. With that amount of battery life, you can squeeze almost 7 hours of screen time into your daily activities. In addition, power delivery arrives with 18W for the Camon 17 and 25W/33W for the Camon 17 Pro. However, the higher Watt option is only available in the Pro variant.
Coming to the price point, the initial cost of the Tecno Camon 17 smartphone is around $189 (Rs 13,999). At that price, it’s a splendid choice but, if you are looking for a better option you need to pay $ 295 (Rs 21,999) for the Tecno Camon 17 Pro.
Tecno Camon 17 and 17 Pro Specifications Detail
Down below you can see the full specifications of the Tecno Camon 17 and 17 Pro smartphone.
| Specifications | Tecno Camon 17 Pro | Tecno Camon 17 |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G | Same |
| Announced | May 2021 | Same |
| SIM | Dual SIM | Same |
| Dimensions | 6.65 x 3.03 x 0.35 inches | 6.48 x 3.01 x 0.35 inches |
| Weight | 201 g | 190 g |
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Display | IPS LCD 90Hz 500 nits (HBM) brightness 20:9 ratio ~395 PPI density | IPS LCD 90Hz 450 nits (HBM) brightness 20:9 ratio ~395 PPI density |
| Protection | No | Same |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 7.6 | Same |
| Chipset | 12nm – Mediatek Helio G95 | 12nm – MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | Octa-core 2×2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core 2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MC4 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Card slot | Yes (dedicated slot) | Same |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB, 6GB |
| Internal | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB |
| Camera | 64 MP (wide), PDAF 8 MP (119Ëš ultrawide) 2 MP (depth) 2 MP (monochrome) Quad-LED flash, panorama, HDR Max – 4K@30fps | 48 MP (wide), PDAF 2 MP (depth) AI Lens 8W Quad-LED flash, panorama, HDR Max – 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie | 48 MP (wide) Dual-LED flash Max – 1080p@30fps | 16 MP (wide) Dual-LED flash Max – 1080p@30fps |
| Loudspeaker | Yes dual speakers | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Same |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Same |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | Same |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Same |
| NFC | No | Same |
| Infrared port | No | Same |
| Radio | FM radio, recording | Same |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | Same |
| Sensors | side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | rear-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh Fast charging 25W/33W | Li-Po 5000 mAh Fast charging 18W |
| Colors | California Silver, Malibu Blue | Frost Sliver, Deep Sea, Tranquil Green |
| Expected Price | $ 295 (Rs 21,999) | $189 (Rs 13,999) |
Tecno Camon 17 and 17 Pro Pros and Cons
Down below you can see the list of pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of the Tecno Camon 17 and 17 Pro smartphone.
Pros
- 90Hz refresh rate screen.
- Latest Android 11 features.
- Convenient Custom Features of HIOS 7.6 UI.
- Awesome Selfie Camera for the Camon 17 Pro.
- Huge 5000 mAh battery support.
- 4K video recording option for the Camon 17 Pro.
- Fast charging support.
- Dual speaker support.
- Quad-LED flash, panorama and HDR support.
- Fair price option.
Cons
- Without gorilla glass protection.
- Without NFC and 5G support.
- Average 12nm processing chipset.
- Built slightly thick.
- Lack of gyro-EIS stabilization.
- Bloatware is present on the interface.
- No wireless charging support.
- Old school rear-mounted fingerprint on the Camon 17.
Conclusion
A user should always choose a device according to their need, but becoming a fan of a specific company may not be very good in the long run. Always be a fan of smartphones, not the brand, as brands risk their prospects based on sales. In this category, the Tecno Camon 17 and 17 Pro are some of the elite smartphones produced by Tecno.
They have an engaging feature setup, excellent performance, decent battery life, and beautiful camera features. But both models don’t offer gorilla glass protection. Also, the charging speed seems a bit slow compared to competitive devices. Still, these phones are worth recommending if you are looking for are decent phone in the budget range.
Anyway, there’s always room for the second-best choice. For that, a better option would be the Redmi Note 10 Pro because it offers outstanding features and specifications. So, you can consider this phone an alternative to the Tecno Camon 17 series.
