2018, without doubt, has been a successful year for Tecno. Tecno had their first foray into smartphones with 18:9 display and also Tecno smartphones with notches were released this year. Tecno smartphone technology evolved rapidly in 2018, with a lot of Tecno smartphones to choose from.
In this article, we are going to be comparing the all-new Tecno Camon 11 Pro to the previously released Tecno Camon x pro. The fact that both smartphones have the same price tag is the basis of the comparison. Does having the same price tag means both phones have the same capacity or is featuring the same price (76,000 Naira) a marketing strategy. Answers to these questions will be provided in this article.
Design
One of the key features of the camon 11 pro is its design. Tecno introduced an all-new glossy gradient design with the Camon 11 pro. Though this design is new to Tecno phones, it has been featured on smartphones from other brands. The rear cameras are arranged vertical manner, a stylish techno logo was also planted vertically on the rear and a fingerprint sensor sits just below the dual rear cameras. The Camon 11 Pro features a plastic cover on the rear. Though it may appear to be glass from afar, it is actually glossy plastic made from a polycarbonate material. Switching the camon 11 pro to the front, we are greeted with a very similar design from the iPhone x. The camon 11 pro features a notch. Though Notches have become a trend on high-end Android smartphones, it is very clear Tecno didn’t put into considerations, the purpose notches serve on smartphones. The camon 11 pro still features big bezels, bezels that are almost equal to that of the camon x pro.
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Moving on to the camon x pro, the Camon x pro was actually Tecno’s first foray into smartphones with 18:9 displays. The Camon x pro features a design that is very different from its predecessors. On the rear side of the camon x pro, you will find a bump housing the rear camera and its flash. Just below the camera, you will also find its fingerprint sensor. The Camon x pro features a plastic covering on the back and an 18:9 display up front, guarded by bezels with considerable size.
Display
The display on the Camon 11 pro, is one of the top features that make the Camon 11 pro stand out among all its predecessors. The camon 11 Pro is the first ever Tecno phone to feature a notch. The Camon 11 Pro features a 6.2 inch IPS LCD display, with a screen resolution of 720 x 1500 and 268 PPI density. The Camon x pro features a 5.99 inches IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 and a screen density of 403 PPI.
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The camon x pro having a higher display, is another fact to be considered. Having a 720p display in 2018 is completely unacceptable, but it seems Tecno featured a 720p display on the camon 11 Pro to cut down cost.
Camera
The Camon 11 Pro features a dual rear camera system. Cameras here includes a 16 MP (f/2.0, AF) + 5 MP (depth sensor) with quad-LED flash. The Camon 11 Pro also features a 24MP front-facing camera with Face ID support. The camon x pro features a 16 MP rear camera with Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama built into its software. Up front, the camon x pro features a 24MP shooter with support for Face ID software.
Hardware and Sofware
The Tecno Camon X pro is powered by a MediaTek helio P23 octa-core processor, 4GB of ram and 64GB of internal storage, with micro SD expansion up to 256GB. The Camon x pro is kept alive by a 3750MAH battery. The Camon x pro also features a Mali-G71 MP2 GPU.
The Tecno Camon 11 pro is powered by a MediaTek helio P22 octa-core processor, 6GB of ram and 64GB of internal storage, with micro SD expansion up to 256GB. The Camon 11 pro is kept alive by a 3750MAH battery. The Camon 11 Pro also features a PowerVR GE8320 GPU.
Both smartphones run on Andriod 8.1 Oreo OS. The Camron X Pro runs HiOS 3.3 UI on top of Andriod 8.1 Oreo while Camon 11 Pro runs HiOS 4.1 UI on top of Android 8.1 Oreo.
The Camon x pro when compared to the camon 11 Pro, features a better display, high processor, same battery size, same storage capacity, and same Ram size. Seeing this fact, many people begin to ask if there is any need to upgrade.
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For the processor, Tecno said they decided to go with the lower P22 processor because it is the MTK processor that supports Ai and that users should not be bothered about performance as the performance of the P22 processor is almost the same as that of the P23 processor. Tecno also featured a higher ram to make up for the lower processor.
| Features | Tecno Camon X Pro | Tecno Camon 11 Pro |
| Body Build | Plastic | Polycarbonate |
| Os | Android 8.1 Oreo-based on HiOS 3.3 | Android Oreo-based on HiOS 4.1 |
| Display | 6.0 inch | 6.2-inch |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2160 pixels | 720 x 1500 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18: 9 | 19: 9 |
| Type | IPS | IPS |
| GPU | Mali – G71 MP2 | IMG PowerVR GE8320 |
| Dimension | 158.6 x 75.8 x 5.2mm | 156.65 x 75.95 x 5.6mm |
| Internal Storage | 64GB expandable via MicroSD to 256GB | 64GB expandable via MicroSD to 256GB |
| Network | GSM/WCDMA/HSPA+/LTE
| GSM/WCDMA/HSPA+/LTE |
| SIM | Dual Nano SIM | Dual Nano SIM |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6763 Helio P23 | MediaTek Helio P22 |
| Processor | Octa-Core Processor | Octa-Core Processor |
| Rear Camera | 16 MP with autofocus and quad ring flash | 16MP + 5MP with Quad-LED flash |
| Front Camera | 24 MP with flash | 24MP with LED Flash with AI options |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth v4.2, WiFi, GPS USB | Bluetooth v4.2, Wi-Fi, GPS USB |
| Battery Capacity | 3750mAh | 3,750 mAh |
| Sensors | G-Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Face ID | G-Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor, Electronic compass, Face ID |
| Colors | Red and Midnight Black | Nebula Black, Aqua Blue, Hawaii Blue, Midnight Black |
| Multimedia | MP3/AAC+/WAV/Flac player – MP4/H.264player – | MP3/AAC+/WAV/Flac player – MP4/H.264player – |
| Entertainment | FM radio – Photo/video editor – Document viewer | FM radio – Photo/video editor – Document viewer |
Conclusion
If you read the entire article, you will observe that both smartphones have significant features that set them apart. Though both smartphones offer the same price, their hardware specifications and design are different. Despite the fact the Camon x pro leads in the hardware specs category, you are probably not going to notice the difference in everyday use, because the difference in numbers is very minute. So in my opinion purchasing any of the smartphones, you are still going to enjoy the speed you desire.
With the facts explained above, it is obvious Tecno has some easter eggs hidden in the camon 11 Pro. Making the Camon 11 pro a minor upgrade of the Camon x pro and still featuring the same price tag, shows that Tecno really wants you to upgrade. If you do decide to upgrade, just know you will better getting a smartphone with a better design, better camera specs, and a Notch.