The Tecno Camon 30 pro 5G, also identified as the CL8, is part of the Camon 30 series adn differs from the CL6, CL7, and CL9 models. It is indeed positioned below the CL9, known as the Camon 30 pro Premier, and provides a distinct configuration. Unlike the Camon 20 Pro, which was available in both 4G and 5G versions, the Camon 30 Pro 5G is exclusively a 5G device, marking a meaningful hardware update.
This model is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra processor, featuring an octa-core CPU with cores clocked up to 3.1 GHz and a Mali-G610 MC6 GPU for graphics processing. It is equipped with 8 GB of RAM and offers storage options of 128 GB or 256 GB, expandable via microSD card.
The Camon 30 Pro 5G includes a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels and a 90 Hz refresh rate. The screen supports a 1440 Hz PWM dimming frequency and has a special coating to improve touch sensitivity under wet conditions. The device runs on Android 14 with Tecno’s HiOS custom interface.
Camera hardware consists of a 50-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and an f/1.88 aperture, using the Sony IMX890 sensor. it also has a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera with phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The front-facing camera is a 50-megapixel sensor designed for selfies.
The phone is powered by a 5000 mAh battery supporting 70W fast charging. Connectivity features include 5G, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax. Security is managed through an under-display fingerprint sensor and face unlock. Additional features include Dolby Atmos audio support and a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer.
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2 |
3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Network Bands | LTE Band 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41 |
5G Network Bands | 5G SA / NSA networks |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat7 300/150 Mbps / 5G |
Also Known As |
Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G Model number: Tecno CL8 |
Announced | 2024, April 2 |
Status | Available. Released 2024 April 5 |
Dimensions |
- Glass: 165.27 x 75.33 x 7.7 mm - Vegan Leather: 165.27 x 75.33 x 7.82 mm |
Weight | --- |
Build |
Glass front / Glass or eco leather back - IP53, dust and splash resistant - Always-on display |
SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display Type | AMOLED touchscreen / 144Hz refresh |
Size | 6.78 inches, (90% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1080 x 2436 pixels, 20:9 ratio (393 ppi density) |
Operating System | Android 14 with HiOS 14 |
Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate (4nm) |
CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 |
RAM + ROM | 12GB + 256GB / 12GB + 512GB |
Card Slot | Yes, up to 1TB via microSD card (uses dedicated SIM slot) |
Camera Type | Triple Lenses |
Camera Sensor(s) |
Main: 50MP, f/1.88, 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS Ultrawide: 50MP, PDAF, Depth: 2 MP, f/2.4 |
Camera Features | Autofocus / Digital zoom / panorama/ HDR / Touch focus / Dual-LED flash |
Video Resolution | 4K/1080p@30/60fps |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 50-megapixel |
Camera Features | AI FaceId / HDR / Dual-LED flash |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
Loudspeaker | Yes, with Dolby stereo speakers |
Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
Audio Jack Type |
Yes, 3.5mm audio jack 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
FM Radio | FM radio |
Battery Capacity |
Non-removable Li-Po 5000mAh battery - 70W fast charger |
Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Colors | Iceland Basaltic Dark / Alps Snowy Silver |
Box Contents | Camon 30 Pro 5G model / Charging Brick (70W) / USB Type-C cable |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.