Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Camon 15 Pro vs Tecno Camon 16 Pro vs Tecno Camon 17 Pro
Comparison between Tecno Camon 15 Pro, Tecno Camon 16 Pro and Tecno Camon 17 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Tecno Camon 17 Pro is the most complete choice for cameras, display and battery, with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage and 25W charging. The Camon 16 Pro suits buyers prioritizing its MediaTek Helio G70 and Wi-Fi 5; the Camon 15 Pro is worth considering only if it costs less.
The Camon 17 Pro leads the display comparison with 1080 × 2460 px and 395 ppi, versus 1080 × 2340 px and 390 ppi on the Camon 15 Pro; the Camon 16 Pro drops to 720 × 1640 px and 263 ppi. For performance, the Camon 16 Pro uses a MediaTek Helio G70 and the 17 Pro a Helio G95, while the 15 Pro has a Helio P35.
The Camon 16 Pro and 17 Pro share a 64MP main camera and 8MP ultrawide, but the 17 Pro adds 4K video and a 48MP front camera. Their batteries are 5000 mAh, compared with 4000 mAh on the 15 Pro, while 25W charging exceeds the 16 Pro’s 18W and the 15 Pro’s 10W.
Tecno Camon 15 Pro
The Tecno Camon 17 Pro is better for buyers seeking stronger cameras, more storage and faster charging: 8GB, 256GB and 25W.
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
The Tecno Camon 15 Pro is the better buy only if it costs less, since it trails in cameras, display, storage and charging.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Camon 15 Pro | Camon 16 Pro | Camon 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 4.4 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 5.4 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Camon 15 Pro, if you care about…
- Microphone Count
- 2
- against 1
Tecno Camon 17 Pro, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB · 6 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB · 128 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 25 W
- against 10 W · 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Camon 15 Pro | Camon 16 Pro | Camon 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio G70 | MediaTek Helio G95 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 2EEMC2 | Mali-G76 MC4 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz Best value | 2 GHz | 2.05 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 118,467 | — | 361,950 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | — | 636 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 744 | — | 1,738 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four 2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core processor with 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | — | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Camon 15 Pro | Camon 16 Pro | Camon 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, White | Black, Blue | Silver, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 9.2 mm | 9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.7 mm | 77.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 170.9 mm | 168.9 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 207 g | 201 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.3 % | 83.2 % | 84.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | — | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Camon 15 Pro | Camon 16 Pro | Camon 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | — | — | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Camon 15 Pro | Camon 16 Pro | Camon 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — | 500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.8″ Best value | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 1,640 px | 2,460 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 390 ppi | 263 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, IPS LCD | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Camon 15 Pro | Camon 16 Pro | Camon 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Camon 15 Pro | Camon 16 Pro | Camon 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Camon 15 Pro | Camon 16 Pro | Camon 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 | 11 Best value |
| Google Services | — | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Camon 15 Pro | Camon 16 Pro | Camon 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, FM Radio, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.57 W/kg | — | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.79 W/kg | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — | 600 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Camon 15 Pro | Camon 16 Pro | Camon 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Camon 15 Pro | Camon 16 Pro | Camon 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CD8 | — | CG8, CG8h |
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