Tecno Camon C5 (Tecno Camon5) is an affordable Android smartphone from Tecno Mobile with 4G LTE connectivity. In a sense, the phone is a stripped-down version of the Camon C8 coming with a 5-inch display, lower storage and a less-powerful but still capable battery.
Where to Buy Tecno Camon C5
Build and Screen
In terms of looks, Tecno Camon C5 does not differ significantly from its bigger cousin. It shows off a slim design at a thickness of 8.6 millimetres and has a metallic-looking frame.
The smartphone features a 5-inch touchscreen, compared to Tecno Camon8’s 5.5-inch display. But given that Tecno Camon C5 has similar HD resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels as the other device, its display should offer sharper colours.
Camera and Storage
The cameras on Tecno Camon C5 are less powerful than the ones found on its big brother. It has an 8-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash offering great shot-taking capability, at least on paper.
There is also a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for manageable selfies. Tecno Camon5 has lower inbuilt storage of 8 GB, which should still be enough for the needs of some users. A microSD card slot allows you add more storage memory.
Performance and OS
The Tecno Camon C5 is seemingly decked out to render the same level of performance as the Camon8 with a quad-core processor provided. The chip, which is also clocked at 1.3 GHz, is paired with 1 GB of RAM to enable you enjoy decent performance and responsiveness.
The device stands apart from numerous other Tecno phones in terms of OS, with Android 5.0 Lollipop running the show.
Miscellaneous Specs
Tecno Camon C5 boasts 4G LTE support, to allow users enjoy super-fast data speeds. It has dual-SIM feature to enable you carry two SIM cards at the same time.
The Tecno Camon C5 is equipped with a 2500mAh battery, which represents a good deal based on the phone’s screen size. Connectivity options include microUSB, Bluetooth, 3G and Wi-Fi.
Pricing and availability in Kenya
Tecno Camon C5 is not yet available in Nigeria. When available, you can buy the Android smartphone from online shop, Jumia Kenya. Camon C5 Price in Kenya ranges from KES.13000/= -KES.15000/= depending on your location in the country.
Tecno Camon C5 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Tecno Camon C5:
General Features
- Platform: Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
- Processor: 1.3GHz quad-core Processor
- GPU: –
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Colours: Numerous Colours
- Dimension: 137.5 x 69.3 x 8.6 mm
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: SIM1: Mini-SIM, SIM2: Micro-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM, Dual Standby
Display
- Display: 5-inch Touch Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294 ppi)
- Display Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8 MP Camera, HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: dual-LED Flash, Autofocus
- Front Camera: 2 MP Camera with LED Flash
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 8GB Storage
- Memory Card Support: Yes
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 900 / 1800 MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: 900 / 2100MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: –
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: No
- Light Sensor: No
- Barometer: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: No
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
- Voice Control: No
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: No
- Wireless Charging: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: No (download at store)
- Video Editor: No (download at store)
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No (download at store)
Battery
- Battery: 2500 mAh Li-ion Battery
- Standby Time: –
- Talktime: –