Overview
The Tecno Camon 30S is a stylish mid‑range smartphone released in October 2024, running Android 14 with Tecno’s HiOS 14 skin. It’s designed for users who want a vibrant display, strong camera system, and solid battery life—all without the premium price tag.
Design & Display
- Dimensions & Weight: Slim at 164.5 × 74.6 × 7.6 mm and about 195 g
- Screen: Large 6.78″ curved AMOLED panel, Full HD+ (1080×2436), smooth 120 Hz refresh rate, up to 1,300 nits peak brightness, DCI‑P3 color gamut, protected by Gorilla Glass
- Colors: Available in Nebula Violet, Celestial Black, Dawn Gold (some markets also offer Blue)
Performance & Storage
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G100 (6 nm) octa‑core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex‑A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex‑A55), Mali‑G57 MC2 GPU
- Memory: 6 GB or 8 GB RAM (LPDDR4X) – expandable via HiOS “RAM extension” (adds additional virtual RAM)
- Storage: 128 GB UFS 2.2 built-in; also available in 256 GB variants
Cameras
- Rear: Triple setup
- 50 MP (wide, f/1.9) with Sony IMX896 sensor, PDAF, OIS
- 2 MP depth sensor
- Dual LED flash, HDR & panorama features
- Video: up to 1080p @60fps
- Front: 13 MP selfie camera with dual‑LED flash, supports 1080p video recording
Battery & Charging
- Capacity: 5,000 mAh Li‑Po
- Charging: 33 W wired fast charging (full charge ~45 minutes)
Connectivity & Extras
- Network: Dual nano‑SIM, 4G LTE (no 5G)
- Wireless: Wi‑Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2/5.3, NFC, GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou, infrared blaster
- Audio: Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support; no 3.5 mm jack
- Sensors: In‑display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light
- Extras: FM radio, IP53 splash & dust resistance, Gorilla Glass, always‑on display, wet‑touch support
Software
- OS: Android 14 with HiOS 14; likely to receive up to 2 major Android updates
- Features: User-friendly interface, customization tools, RAM expansion feature
Summary
The Camon 30S 128 GB model is an excellent choice if you're after a stylish phone with an immersive AMOLED display, strong camera performance, robust battery life, and useful extras like NFC and splash resistance—all at a compelling mid‑range price point. While it doesn’t offer 5G, it delivers solid value for daily use, photography, and entertainment.
