Camon 19
Mid-budget camera-focused phone with 64 MP and 5000 mAh.
The Tecno Camon 19 is a budget Tecno smartphone released Jul 2022, with a launch price of $190. It pairs the MediaTek Helio G85 with a 6.8" FHD+ IPS display, a 64 MP + 2 MP depth + 0.08 MP AI main camera and a 5000 mAh, 18W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 58/100 — Africa's camera-budget bestseller. Standout strengths: big 6.8" display + 5000 mah and 64 mp main is detailed in daylight. Main trade-off: helio g85 lukewarm.
Africa's camera-budget bestseller.
Camon 19 sold in tens of millions across Africa and South Asia — a 64 MP camera, big 6.8" screen and 5000 mAh battery at $190 made it Tecno's answer to the Redmi Note line in emerging markets.
Read the full review- Big 6.8" display + 5000 mAh
- 64 MP main is detailed in daylight
- microSD + 3.5 mm jack
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Camon 19 compares
| Camon 19 | Galaxy S7 | Spark 20 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | SD 820 | Helio G99 |
| Display | 6.8" FHD+ IPS | 5.1" QHD AMOLED | 6.67" AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP + 2 MP depth + 0.08 MP AI | 12 MP · f/1.7 | 108 MP · f/1.75 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, 18W | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $190 | $670 | $180 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Camon 19 released?
The Camon 19 was released in Jul 2022.
How much does the Camon 19 cost?
The Camon 19 launched at $190 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Camon 19 screen size and type?
The Camon 19 has a 6.8" FHD+ IPS display.
What chipset does the Camon 19 use?
The Camon 19 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Camon 19 have?
The Camon 19 ships with 4/6 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Camon 19 battery capacity?
The Camon 19 has a 5000 mAh, 18W battery.
What is the Camon 19 main camera?
The Camon 19 has a 64 MP + 2 MP depth + 0.08 MP AI main camera.
Does the Camon 19 have a headphone jack?
The Camon 19 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How much does the Camon 19 weigh?
The Camon 19 weighs 187 g.
What colours does the Camon 19 come in?
The Camon 19 is available in 3 colours: Eco Black, Sea Salt White, Dusk Blue.
Is the Camon 19 worth buying?
Camon 19 sold in tens of millions across Africa and South Asia — a 64 MP camera, big 6.8" screen and 5000 mAh battery at $190 made it Tecno's answer to the Redmi Note line in emerging markets. SpecEagle gives the Camon 19 an editorial score of 58/100.
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