Tecno Camon 17 and Tecno Camon 17 Pro launched in India with 90Hz displays, 5,000mAh battery, and more: price, specifications

The Tecno Camon 17 and the Tecno Camon 17 Pro have been launched in India today. These two smartphones were unveiled in May this year for the global markets. The Tecno Camon 17 is a low-tier mid-range smartphone and it competes directly with the likes of the Redmi Note 10 and the Realme Narzo 30. The Tecno Camon 17 Pro, on the other hand, is a mid-range smartphone and it goes up against the likes of the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Realme 8. Let us have a look at the Tecno Camon 17 and the Tecno Camon 17 Pro prices in India, specifications, availability details, and introductory offers.

Tecno Camon 17 and Tecno Camon 17 Pro price in India

Tecno Camon 17 price in India is Rs 12,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option and it is the only configuration on offer. The Tecno Camon 17 Pro price in India is Rs 16,999 for the sole 8GB RAM + 128GB variant. The Tecno Camon 17 and the Tecno Camon 17 Pro will go on sale in India on July 26th exclusively from Amazon India. Tecno is offering a 10% instant discount on these smartphones if you make the purchase using HDFC Bank credit or debit card. Additionally, the brand is also offering Tecno Ear Buds 1 for free with the Tecno Camon 17 Pro.

Tecno Camon 17 specifications

The Tecno Camon 17 features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a left-mounted punch-hole. The phone has a triple camera setup with a 48MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The details regarding the third camera haven’t been unveiled. For selfies, you get a 16MP sensor with a dual-LED flash. There is a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for security and privacy.

Powering the Tecno Camon 17 is the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC and the phone ships with the Android 11 OS customised with HIOS 7.6. As mentioned earlier, there is only one configuration on offer: 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. The smartphone packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W charging. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port.

Tecno Camon 17 Pro specifications

The Tecno Camon 17 Pro has a 6.8-inch screen with IPS LCD technology, full-HD+ resolution, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The display has a punch-hole mounted to the top-left corner of the screen. The phone has four cameras at the rear: a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide camera, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth-sensing unit. Unlike most other smartphones, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro has a 48MP selfie camera with two LED flashes. The phone features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and stereo speakers.

The Tecno Camon 17 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 SoC. The brand offers the phone in one configuration, i.e. 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. Just like its sibling, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro gets a 5,000mAh battery. However, it comes with 33W charging support. Fortunately, the brand is shipping the phone with a 33W charger. In terms of connectivity, there are two SIM card slots, dual-band Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port.