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Tecno Camon 18 Premier full details have finally appeared on Tecno’s official website. This article covers all you need to know about the Tecno Camon 18 Premier – the best Tecno camera phone in Nigeria. Best and affordable 4G Mobile Phones Under 150,000 Naira in Nigeria.
The most advanced pro-camera phone from Tecno Camon series — Ultra-steady Gimbal Camera; Ultra-clear 60X Hyper Zoom; Self-portrait master; Newest MediaTek Helio G96 Chip designed for 4G camera phone and 120Hz AMOLED screen
The new Camon 18 Premier brings together the best of the Camon series, such as TAIVOS, Super Night Mode, Selfie Mode to combine with an all-new Ultra-steady Gimbal Camera, a 60X Hybrid Zoom and even more enhanced AI features for achieving professional videography.
Powered by the latest MediaTek Helio G96 chip and supported by a redesigned HiOS 8.0 showcase the Tecno Camon series at what it does best, exceeding expectations once again to produce the best photos and videos that technology can offer.
What is the price of the Tecno Camon 18 Premier in Nigeria? Tecno Camon 18 Premier Price in Nigeria is going to start selling in Nigeria at the cost price of ₦182,000 in Nigerian naira. The price for Camon 18 Premier in the USA will be starting around $365 dollars. The Availability status has been confirmed so, you can purchase the device from stores in Nigeria.
Company | Tecno |
Phone Model | Camon 18 Premier |
Price In Nigeria | 182,000 Naira |
Display | 6.7 inches AMOLED |
Chipset | Mediatek Helio G96 (12 nm) |
Battery | Li-Po 4750 mAh, non-removable |
OS | Android 11, HIOS 8.0 |
Colours | Polar night, Vast sky |
Launch Date in Nigeria | 2021, October |
Tecno Camon 18 Premier summary and features
The smartphone features rounded edges but still maintains that flat frame along the sides of the display. This smartphone has a thickness of just 8.15mm which is even slimmer than the Phantom X which is 8.7mm thick. Combined with the alluring design, this makes the Camon 18 Premier looks sleek and attractive. Best phones to buy in 2021.
The screen on the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is AMOLED which means nice contrast, deep blacks and good viewing angles. Moreso, the display has an FHD+ resolution and a 550 nits peak brightness which is ideally sufficient for phone users. Another feature that is nice to have here is the 120Hz refresh rate which makes scrolling through your phone much better.
On the inside, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier comes with the Helio G96 CPU which is MediaTek newest mid-range processor. This works with the 8GB of RAM on the smartphone which means the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is considerably equipped for multitasking. For storage, you have an expandable 256GB space which is more than enough for an average user.
The smartphone has NFC for mobile payment and a side fingerprint sensor for biometric security. Additionally, there’s a 4, 750mAh battery with 33W fast charging through the USB-C port. The Tecno Camon 18 will be running the HiOS 8 based on Android 11 right out of the box.
Tecno Camon 18 Premier Camera – Stabilized Gimbal Camera
Around the back of the Camon 18 Premier, we find a triple camera setup with a 64MP main sensor next to an optically stabilized 12MP gimbal module and an 8MP periscope lens with 5x optical and 60x hybrid zoom.
There’s also night portrait video mode, portrait video bokeh mode and a special super night mode for taking shots in the dark. Tecno is even bringing its own Moon Probe which lets you take clear snaps of Earth’s natural satellite.

Moving around the back we see a triple camera system with 16-135mm equivalent lenses and f/1.6-3.5 apertures. There’s also OIS support for shake-free videos and stills.
The camera island also advertises a hybrid 60x zoom which is expected to offer image stabilization.
Tecno Camon 18 Premier Specifications
Below is the full specification of the Tecno Camon 18 Premier:
BASIC INFO | |
Brand | Tecno |
Model | Camon 18 Premier |
Status | Available |
Release Date | 2021, October |
BODY | |
Dimensions | 163.8 x 75.9 x 8.2 mm (6.45 x 2.99 x 0.32 in) |
Weight | – |
Colours | Polar night, Vast sky |
Body Material | – |
SIMs | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Water & Dust | – |
DISPLAY | |
Size | 6.7 inches |
Type | AMOLED, 120Hz, 550 nits (typ) |
Resolutions | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio |
PPI | 393 PPI density |
Multi-touch | Yes |
Protection | – |
NETWORKS | |
2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
4G | LTE |
5G | No |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A |
GPRS | Yes |
EDGE | Yes |
CAMERA | |
Rear Triple | 64 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/3.5, 135mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, (ultrawide), gimbal OIS |
Features | Quad-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Videos | [email protected], [email protected], gyro-EIS |
Front Single | 32 MP, (wide) Dual-LED flash, HDR [email protected] |
HARDWARE | |
OS | Android 11 |
Chipset | Mediatek Helio G96 (12 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core (2×2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
RAM | 8GB |
Storage | 256GB |
Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
BATTERY | |
Type | Li-Po |
Capacity | 4750 mAh |
Removable | Non-Removable |
Talk Time | N/A |
Stand By | N/A |
Fast Charging | Fast charging 33W, 64% in 30 min (advertised) |
wireless charging | No |
COMMONS | |
Sound | 3.5mm Audio Jeck, MP3, Cancelled Noice |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity |
Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS |
USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
NFC | Yes |