Tecno Camon 40 Pro Review

 Tecno Camon 40 Pro Review

Design & Display

• Sleek, curved Gorilla Glass 7i display with a plastic frame and back.
• Ruggedness: Premium durability with IP68/IP69-rated dust, water, and high-pressure jets.
• Ergonomics: Tall, slim phone with curved edges for enhanced handling and aesthetics.

Performance & Cooling

• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 with 8–12 GB RAM plus virtual extension.
• Everyday use: Smooth UI, responsive multitasking, AnTuTu ~676K.
• Gaming: Runs popular titles (COD, PUBG) solidly at high settings.
• UI polish: HiOS (Android 15) is feature-packed but animations can feel laggy compared to cleaner skins.

Camera System

• Main shooter: 50 MP Sony LYT‑700C or IMX896 with OIS, solid daylight and night quality.
• Ultra-wide: 8 MP lens performs well in daylight but struggles in low light without OIS.
• Selfie cam: 50 MP with autofocus and 4K video support.
• Special features: FastSnap/FlashSnap for quick, streak-free shots of movement.
• Post-processing: Offers AI tools like generative portrait, AI erase, scene extender.

Battery & Charging

• Capacity: 5,200 mAh battery hosts typical daily use.
• Charging: 45 W fast-charge (0→100 % in \~43 min).
• Thermals: Cooling system keeps temperatures in check even during charging/gaming.

Audio & Extras

• Speakers: Stereo with Dolby Atmos; sound is balanced but lacks depth at high volumes.
• Haptics: Responsive X-axis motor, but weaker vibration alert strength reported.
• IP & extras: IP68/IP69 water-proofing, side AI button for quick camera/assistant, AI assistant “Ella”, Wi-Fi Booster, and TÜV SÜD “lag-free” certification for smooth long-term use.

Pros & Cons

• Pros: Durable build with high water/dust resistance and Gorilla Glass 7i.
• Cons: UI animations feel sluggish compared to peers.
• Ultra-wide and macro cameras underperform in low light.
• Audio lacks depth at high volume.
• 45 W charging lags behind 65–80 W competition.
• No microSD expansion; some bloatware in HiOS.