Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Camon 16 vs Tecno Camon 17 vs Tecno Camon 18
Comparison between Tecno Camon 16, Tecno Camon 17 and Tecno Camon 18: 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 18 is the choice for the sharpest display and strongest connectivity: it reaches 1080 × 2460 px, 395 ppi, 550 nits, and Bluetooth 5.1. The Camon 16 suits buyers who want expandable storage, while the Camon 17 adds optical stabilization to its main camera.
The Camon 18 also has 87% usable surface, versus 83.2% on the Camon 16 and 83.6% on the Camon 17, and weighs 200 g, matching the Camon 17 against 207 g for the 16. Its display is sharper than both models’ 720 px horizontal resolution; the Camon 18 runs Android 11 like the 17, while the 16 starts with Android 10.
The Camon 16 keeps a 64 MP main camera, versus 48 MP on both the Camon 17 and Camon 18, and is the only one with expandable storage. The Camon 17 answers with optical stabilization, absent from the 16 and 18. All three share 5,000 mAh, 18 W charging, 6 GB of RAM, and eMMC 5.1 storage; the choice is between display and connectivity, camera capability, and expansion.
Tecno Camon 16
The Tecno Camon 16 is the better buy for expandable storage and its 64 MP main camera.
Tecno Camon 18
The Tecno Camon 18 is the better buy for anyone prioritizing a 395 ppi display and Bluetooth 5.1.
The verdict
Your pick: Tecno Camon 18, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Camon 16 | Camon 17 | Camon 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.3 | 4.8 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 4.5 | 5.1 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 3.6 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Camon 16, if you care about…
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No · No
Tecno Camon 18, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0 · Bluetooth 5
- Peak Display Brightness
- 550 nits
- against 480 nits · 450 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 395 ppi
- against 263 ppi · 266 ppi
- Usable Surface
- 87 %
- against 83.2 % · 83.6 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Camon 16 | Camon 17 | Camon 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G70 | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 2EEMC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 90,379 | 225,000 | 253,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 417 | 424 | 425 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,345 | 1,322 | 1,355 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A75 at 2.0 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 1.7 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 cores | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Camon 16 | Camon 17 | Camon 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Blue, Grey | Silver, Blue, Green | Grey, White, Purple, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.2 mm | 9 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.2 mm | 76.5 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 170.9 mm | 164.5 mm | 168.9 mm |
| Weight | 207 g | 200 g Best value | 200 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.2 % | 83.6 % | 87 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | — | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Camon 16 | Camon 17 | Camon 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | Camon 16 | Camon 17 | Camon 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | — |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | 450 nits | 550 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.6″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,640 px | 1,600 px | 2,460 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 263 ppi | 266 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Camon 16 | Camon 17 | Camon 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Camon 16 | Camon 17 | Camon 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Camon 16 | Camon 17 | Camon 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value | 11 Best value |
| Google Services | — | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Camon 16 | Camon 17 | Camon 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 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 bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | 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 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | — | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.95 W/kg | — | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.82 W/kg | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Camon 16 | Camon 17 | Camon 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Bluetooth, Loudspeaker | Bluetooth, Loudspeaker, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Camon 16 | Camon 17 | Camon 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CE7, CE7j, CE9h, MZ-TECNO CE7j | CG6, CG6j | CH6, CH6n |
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