Tecno Camon 40 Pro review

Verdict

Months after the release, the Tecno Camon 40 Pro's market availability is still very limited. The phone can be found in some Asian countries and Africa, but with a varying price tag. Moreover, the Camon 40 Pro's direct competitors are different in each market, making it extremely hard for us to make an objective assessment of its market situation. The phone can be found for around $300 or less in one region, while in another, it can cost around $400.

Having said that, the Camon 40 Pro is a dependable all-rounder. Sure, it may not stand out from the crowd with unique features or exceptional performance, but it's an affordable phone with a decent camera experience, a fresh and durable design, good battery life and 256GB base storage.

Even though we've seen brighter displays, faster charging solutions and maybe snappier chipsets in the same class, the screen is bright enough for comfortable use, charging isn't painfully slow like Samsung's, and the chipset is perfectly fine for everyday tasks and light gaming. The lack of a hardware proximity sensor remains our single annoyance which says a lot how good of a smartphone Tecno has come up with.

All in all, the Camon 40 Pro is easy to recommend, especially in markets where it costs around $300 or less. It gets trickier in countries with a price tag closer to $400, but even then, it holds up well in some regards.

Pros

• Fresh design with premium feel, IP68/69.
• Large OLED panel with 144Hz refresh rate.
• Dependable battery life.
• Overall good camera experience.

Cons

• Virtual proximity sensor.
• We've seen brighter displays.
• Charging could be quicker.
• No eSIM support.