The more I use the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, the more it feels like an affordable Galaxy S26 Ultra
The more I use the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, the more it feels like an affordable Galaxy S26 Ultra
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Publish Date: 2026-03-17 04:27:00
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Tecno remains a relatively small player in the broader Android ecosystem, but the company continues to push the boundaries of technology in emerging markets while keeping prices well below those of its competitors. It’s this expertise that has made the company embrace “practical AI” that can be truly useful for its consumers, and much of this can be seen in the rather excellent Tecno Camon 50 Ultra.
The latest entry in the Camon series has a heavy focus on AI, more than I remember seeing from previous Tecno devices, and while it may seem overwhelming to some, I think the phone does a great job pushing its chipset by providing as many AI features as it can in a package that looks great and performs well at an accessible price.
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Category |
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra |
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OS |
HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
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Chipset |
MediaTek 7400 Ultimate |
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RAM |
8GB, 12GB |
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Storage |
256GB, 512GB (non expandable) |
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Display |
6.68-inches, OLED, 1.5K (1208 x 2644), 144Hz |
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Rear Camera 1 |
50MP wide LYTIA 700C |
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Rear Camera 2 |
8MP ultrawide |
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Rear Camera 3 |
50MP periscope, 3X |
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Front Camera |
50MP wide |
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Battery |
6,500mAh |
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Charging |
45W wired |
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Protection |
Gorilla Glass 7i, IP69/IP69K + IP68 |
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Dimensions |
162.4 x 77 x 7.6mm |
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Weight |
178g |
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Colors |
Moonshadow Black, Cypress Green, Nebula Titanium, Luminous Orange, Misty Purple |
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When you first hold the Camon 50 Ultra, it feels thinner than its gigantic 6,500mAh battery would suggest. Part of that is due to the slight curve of the display and the more prominent curve of the back panel. The effect is actually quite nice, and the phone looks and feels surprisingly premium. It’s also light at just 178g, weighing not much more than the Galaxy S25 Edge, which is frankly impressive.
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