The Tecno Camon 17 is the latest in the Camon series to launch in Kenya. The phone is currently available on pre-order and will be available in the country as from early next month.
The Tecno Camon 17 is listed on Jumia for Ksh 17,899 which is right around where most Camon devices have been retailing for. This is the successor to the Tecno Camon 16 series with the Camon 16 Premier being the premium variant of the series. I reviewed this phone last year and absolutely loved it.
With the Tecno Camon 17 series, the company has added a few new features to make the phone appealing to those who already have the Camon 16 or anyone who is looking for a new smartphone within this price range. The phone comes with specs that should help it compete with other smartphones within its price range.
Below are some of the key specifications of the Tecno Camon 17.
Tecno Camon 17 Specifications
| Specs | Tecno Camon 17 Specifications | |
| Body | Dimensions | 164.61 x 76.5 x 8.95 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | |
| SIM | Dual Nano SIM | |
| Display | Size | 6.6 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 90Hz refresh rate | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels | |
| Platform | Operating System | Android 11, HiOS |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G85 | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | |
| Storage | Internal space | 4/6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage |
| MicroSD card Slot | Yes | |
| Camera | Rear Facing Camera | Triple: 48 MP + 2 MP + AI Lens |
| Features | Quad-LED flash, HDR, Panorama | |
| Video Recording | Yes | |
| Front facing camera | 16 MP | |
| Connectivity | Cellular Data | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh non-removable battery supports 18W fast charging | |
| Available colors | Frost Sliver/Deep sea/Tranquil Green | |
| Price | Ksh 17,899 (Buy on Jumia) |
From the specifications above, does this look like a phone you would want to spend money on? What ticks the right boxes for you and what does not?
Also Read: The Tecno Camon 16 Premier Specifications and Price in Kenya