TECNO has expanded its smartphone lineup with the introduction of the CAMON Slim 5G. The device emphasizes an ultra-thin form factor, art-inspired finishes, and specialized camera capabilities alongside built-in artificial intelligence tools.
Design and Build
The CAMON Slim 5G measures 6.39 mm in thickness, utilizing a contoured chassis derived from the company’s CAMON 50 series design language. Despite the slim profile, the handset integrates a 6,000 mAh battery.
The rear panel is available in five distinct finishes:
- Burgundy Red: A fiberglass composite with a matte texture combining red and brown tones.
- Neo Mondrian: A white panel utilizing photochromic technology that reveals geometric color blocks when exposed to UV light.
- Matisse Black: A black fiberglass backplate accented with fluorescent green highlights.
- Van Gogh Blue: A gradient-coated finish depicting the swirling patterns of The Starry Night.
- Rebel Pink: High-contrast pink accents set against a matte black base.
On the durability front, the device holds multiple ingress protection ratings, including IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K, enabling dust resistance, high-pressure water defense, and underwater photography. It has also received MIL-STD-810 certification for drop and shock tolerance.
Display and Hardware
The front features a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate and TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light emission. It incorporates “Wet & Oily Hand Touch Recognition 2.0” to maintain touchscreen responsiveness in rainy conditions or when operated with damp hands or through a waterproof case.
Internal performance is handled by the octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7300e 5G processor. Software-wise, the device is guaranteed three major OS upgrades and five years of security patches, supported by a TÜV SÜD certification for 60 months of system fluidity.
Camera System and Accessories
The imaging setup is centered around a 50 MP Sony LYTIA 700C main camera with a 1/1.56-inch sensor. Focus speed is managed by a closed-loop ball motor, while stability is handled by a triple-stabilization framework integrating Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), electronic stabilization (EIS), and AI Shutter controls.
Key imaging features include:
- Super-Zoom FlashSnap: Captures motion scenes at up to 2x telephoto magnification with shutter speeds reaching up to 1/11,236 of a second.
- Multi-Focal Portrait: Provides three preset portrait focal lengths (24 mm, 35 mm, and 50 mm).
- Universal Tone: An AI engine utilizing multi-skin tone color cards to calibrate skin color accuracy across different lighting environments.
Alongside the phone, TECNO introduced the Mag Badge, a magnetic accessory equipped with a built-in battery and a 1.73-inch AMOLED display. The unit pairs over Bluetooth to serve as a remote shutter (up to 10 meters), a live selfie preview screen, or an external digital badge.
Software and AI Features
The CAMON Slim 5G incorporates several system-level AI tools:
- AI Snap Poster: Automatically removes backgrounds from product photos to generate commercial graphics for small businesses.
- AI Pet Together: Combines separate photos of users and their pets into a unified composition.
- AI LightMaster 2.0: Removes lens flares, harsh shadows, and window reflections in post-processing.
- Productivity Tools: AI Recording Notes transcribes audio and aligns captured whiteboard slides with timestamps, while AI Class Schedule imports written timetables into a dedicated home-screen widget.
- AI Healthy Eating: Scans meals to estimate nutritional values and caloric content.
TECNO CAMON Slim 5G specifications
- 6.78-inch (2644 × 1208 pixels) 1.5K 3D curved AMOLED screen with 144Hz refresh rate, up to 4500 nits peak brightness, 2304Hz PWM Dimming, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection
- Up to 2.6GHz Octa Core MediaTek Dimensity 7300e 4nm processor with Mali-G610 MC2 GPU
- 8GB RAM, 128GB / 256GB storage
- Dual SIM (nano + nano)
- Android 16 with HiOS 16
- 50MP rear camera with 1/1.56″ LYT-700C sensor, 8MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, LED flash
- 32MP front-facing camera
- In-display fingerprint sensor, IR sensor
- Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, dual microphones
- Dust and Water-resistant (IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings), Military-grade durability (MIL-STD-810)
- 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, GPS/ GLONASS/ Beidou, USB Type-C, NFC
- 6500mAh battery with 45W fast charging
Availability
The TECNO CAMON Slim 5G is scheduled for regional rollouts, with specific pricing, launch windows, and carrier configurations set to be announced by local markets. Purchases in select regions include a complimentary three-month trial of Google AI Plus with 2 TB of cloud storage.