The new series consists of two models. | Image by Tecno
In a world dominated by Samsung and Apple, Tecno is a less popular phone brand… though not as (extremely) exotic as Dreame (and their pure gold phone I told you about mere hours ago).
If you're an avid PhoneArena reader, though, you've heard of Tecno: they make the very cool, ultra-thin and curved Tecno Slim: only 5.93 mm thick with a 5,150 mAh battery. For comparison, the sleek Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is 5.8 mm thick.
But it's budget-friendly Tecno phones that we're going to talk about now.
Enter the Camon 50
The Camon 50 has a bigger brother in the face of the Camon 50 Pro. | Image by Tecno
Now, Tecno has made an early announcement of their Camon 50 series. Consisting of two phones – the regular, "vanilla" Camon 50 and the enhanced Camon 50 Pro, the lineup will be presented at the upcoming MWC (Mobile World Congress) in Barcelona next week, but it appears that it's already live in certain African countries.
The two new budget-friendly phones share most of their specs, which isn't a surprise, but the Pro adds something really cool.
Modest specs, but not everybody needs a flagship
At the heart of the Camon 50 and Camon 50 Pro is the Helio G200 chipset by MediaTek, which is also found on the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G. This is far from flagship performance territory, but it should be enough for everyday tasks.
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Next, both phones come with 8 GB of RAM – I'd personally be better off with a 12 GB option, but 8 GB is the minimum in 2026 for an Android phone, so you should be fine. Storage is 128 GB on the "vanilla" model, while the Pro variant offers a 256 GB option.
The battery and display size are the same: 6,150 mAh capacity with 45W wired charging speeds and a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. However, the Pro model offers a curved display, while the non-Pro has a flat panel.
Both phones come with a 50 MP main camera that uses a Sony LYT-700C sensor (not bad at 1/1.56 inches) and an 8 MP ultra-wide snapper. The Camon 50 Pro adds a dedicated 50 MP 3x periscope telephoto with OIS (optical image stabilization).
This is great news: while the Camon 50 is priced at ~$290 (in Africa), the Camon 50 Pro is ~$340. For an extra 50 bucks, you get telephoto goodness: that's not an offer to be ignored easily!
At the end of the day, not everybody needs a flagship: budget-friendly phones often punch above their class. Just remember: this isn't a flagship, so don't ask too much out of it.
Sebastian, a veteran of a tech writer with over 15 years of experience in media and marketing, blends his lifelong fascination with writing and technology to provide valuable insights into the realm of mobile devices. Embracing the evolution from PCs to smartphones, he harbors a special appreciation for the Google Pixel line due to their superior camera capabilities. Known for his engaging storytelling style, sprinkled with rich literary and film references, Sebastian critically explores the impact of technology on society, while also perpetually seeking out the next great tech deal, making him a distinct and relatable voice in the tech world.
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