The Tecno Camon 12 is a camera-focused smartphone and the successor to the Tecno Camon 11. It is equipped with a MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) processor paired with a PowerVR GE8322 GPU. The device includes 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card.
the display measures 6.52 inches diagonally and uses an IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in an HD+ output and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The screen features a waterdrop notch that houses the front camera.
On the rear, the Camon 12 has a triple camera setup consisting of a 16-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens. The front camera is a single 16-megapixel sensor located within the U-shaped notch. Dual LED flash units are positioned on either side of the display.
The device supports dual Nano-SIM cards with 4G LTE connectivity. A fingerprint sensor is placed on the back panel for biometric security. The battery capacity is 4000mAh, designed to support the device’s power requirements. The operating system is Android 9.0 Pie, customized with tecno’s HiOS version 5.5.
Additional features include standard sensors such as an accelerometer, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor. The Tecno camon 12 integrates these components to deliver a mid-range smartphone experience focused on photography and basic multimedia functions.
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700) |
5G Network Bands | No support for 5G Network modem |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
Also Known As |
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Dimensions | 166 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm (6.54 x 2.98 x 0.32 in) |
Weight | 170.7 g (6.03 oz) |
Build | Premium Plastic |
SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Size | 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
Operating System | Android 9.0 (Pie) HiOS v5.5 |
Chipset | Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core CPU (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
RAM + ROM | 4 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, up to 256GB via microSD card |
Camera Type | Triple Lenses |
Camera Sensor(s) | 16 MP + 2 MP + 8 MP Main cameras |
Camera Features |
Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 16-megapixel |
Camera Features |
FaceID HDR AI Beauty LED |
Video Resolution | 720p@30fps |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes |
FM Radio | Yes |
Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery |
Wireless Charging | No |
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 28 hours |
Stand-by | Up to 680 hours |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.