Tecno Camon i Sky Android 8.1 Oreo: Review, Specs And Price

Tecno Camon i Sky 

Tecno Camon i Sky has been launched in India as the downgraded version of the Camon i smartphone. This means we are expecting an update or cheaper variant to the Camon CM as well, which targets the African market.
This new update brings the trending facial identification technology to the new smartphone. As well as running on the latest Android operating system, with its Full View display, 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. Want to know more? Stay with me.

Design

Looks like the Camon X that was launched in Nigeria from the back. The design looks totally different from its predecessor especially from the camera and LED flash placement. They are now in a horizontal position instead of the vertical way. Nonetheless, it has a Plastic back cover with a Metal frame.
There’s still a fingerprint scanner even with the Face ID introduction. Turning over to the sides, the volume keys and power button sits by the right. There’s a USB charging port underneath and a 3.5mm jack on top. It measures 8.3mm in thickness and available in Champagne Gold and Black colors.

Display

The Camon i Sky adopts the same screen on its predecessor, a bezel-less screen with 18:9 aspect ratio. You will still get the Full View experience with this smartphone. The selfie camera and its dedicated LED flash can be seem at the top bezel.

The 5.45-inch FWVGA+ IPS capacitive touchscreen is nothing to write home about compared to its predecessor. With a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels and 197 pixel per inch density, details might not be that great. Nonetheless, it stretches up to 73.6% screen to body ratio.

Hardware and Software

Working underneath is the MediaTek MT6739 chip with Quad-core processor and 64-bit CPU architecture. The 4-cores of processor here reaches the normal speed of 1.3GHz with 28nm process technology. In the graphics department, the PowerVR GE8100 graphics processor clocks at 570MHz.
The usual 2GB RAM on the Camon i is still available with a memory speed of 667MHz. While the storage space is still 16GB strong and you can upgrade up to 64GB using a memory card. Furthermore, it runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with HiOS 3.3 skin on top.

Camera

The 13MP rear camera has f/2.0 aperture and captures photographs of 4163 x 3122 pixels in dimension. The camera comes with quality photographs and dual-LED flash by the side. For selfies, the 8MP selfie camera has f/2.0 aperture, facial identification technology and a dedicated LED flash.

Battery

Powering the Tecno Camon i Sky is a 3050mAh non-removable Li-Po battery with no fast charging technology. Even without the fast charging feature, it shouldn’t take up to 2.2 hours to fully charge up the battery from 0% to 100%.

Tecno Camon i Sky Full Technical Specifications

General

Device TypeSmartphoneModelTecno Camon i SkyAnnouncedApril, 2018ReleasedApril, 2018StatusAvailable on Shopping stores

Network

2G NetworkYes3G NetworkYes4G NetworkYesSIM TypeNano + NanoSIM CountDual SIM

Design

TypeMetal + PlasticDimensions147.5 x 70.8 x 8.3 mmWeight137gProtectionYesColoursChampagne Gold, Black

Display

Display TypeFWVGA+ IPS capacitive touchscreenSize5.45-inchResolution480 x 960 pixelsColors16M colorsPixel Density197ppiScreen-To-Body Ratio73.6%Touch ScreenYesProtectionYesFeaturesMulti-touch, Scratch ResistantSecondary DisplayNo

Camera

Primary13MPImageYesVideoYesFeaturesAutofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Exposure compensation
Face detection
Geotagging
HDR
ISO settings
Panorama
Scene mode
Self-timer
Touch focus
White balance settingsFlashYes, dual-LEDSecondary8MP with LED

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 OreoUser Interface (UI)HiOSJava SupportYesSkypeYesWhatsappYesFacebookYesYoutubeYes

Hardware

Chipset (SoC)MediaTek MT6739CPUQuad-core 1.3GHzGPUPowerVR GE8100RAM (Memory)2GBInternal Storage16GBCard SlotYes, up to 64GBSensorsFingerprint (Rear)
Accelerometer
Proximity
Ambient Light
CompassControlsTouchscreen, Lock Button, and Volume Key

Connectivity

BluetoothYesInfraredNoWi-FiYesWi-fi HotspotYesUSB TypeYes, microUSBGPSYes, with A-GPSNFC–HDMI–Facial IdentificationYesWireless ChargingNo

Battery

Battery TypeLi-Po BatteryCapacity3050mAhPlacementNon-removableFast ChargingNoStandby–Talk Time–Music Play–

Media

Audio PlaybackYes, MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, MIDI, WAV, AC3, FLACVideo PlaybackYes, 3GP, Mp4, MPEG4, H.263, H.264 playerVideo Out–FM Radio–Alert TypesVibration, RingtonesRing TonesMP3, WAVLoudspeakerYesHandsfreeYes

Other Features

– MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FlAC player
– Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
– DivX/Xvid/MP4/H.265 player
– Photo/video editor
– Document viewer

Price

The Tecno Camon i Sky is available on Shopping stores from $99 (N35,000) to $149 (N55,000