Tecno Camon 30 Premier review

Design and handling

The Camon 30 Premier is aiming for a high-end feel and build and we think Tecno has nailed it with this one. Sure, the handset is graded with just IP54 ingress protection and the Gorilla Glass 5 sheet on the front isn't the latest, but the overall build and materials are pretty solid.

The side frame, along with a small portion of the back, is made of aluminum, while the rest of the back panel is vegan leather. But the eco leather feels different than usual. It has a fine, soft-touch texture, which feels exceptionally nice but isn't very grippy.

The available colors are Alps Snowy Silver and Hawaii Lava Black. As evident from the photos, we have the former.

Despite the handset's understandably higher weight, it doesn't feel hefty in hand. It's also somewhat thinner than expected - 7.9mm without the camera bulge. The flat side frame is slightly curved toward the edges and creates a seamless transition with the back and front panels.

Tecno Camon 30 Premier

We also liked the buttons and their placement. In contrast to most Android smartphones, the Camon 30 Premier has its volume keys on the left and the power key on the right. All buttons are conveniently placed, but the power could require some finger gymnastics for people with small hands. Good thing the button itself is relatively big and easy to distinguish.

Tecno Camon 30 Premier

The same cannot be said about the under-display fingerprint reader. It works well - snappy, responsive and accurate, but it's placed a bit too close to the bottom edge, which isn't ideal.

In any case, the design is memorable and the overall build feels extra nice to the touch, albeit being a bit on the slippery side.