Tecno Camon 30 12GB

OhoPrice editorial review

The Tecno Camon 30 12GB at 62,999 PKR is built around cameras, and unusually the front camera gets the star treatment: a 50MP shooter with autofocus and a dual-LED flash that records 1440p video, proper vlogger territory for a midrange price. The rear 50MP main adds optical stabilisation, which steadies handheld photos and video, though the second rear lens is only a 2MP depth sensor, so there is no ultrawide or telephoto. The 6.8-inch 1080x2436 display is sharp at roughly 393 PPI with a 120Hz refresh, and 12GB RAM with 256GB storage is generous headroom for multitasking. The Helio G99 Ultimate handles daily apps and light games competently, and the 5000mAh battery easily covers a full day. The trade-off is that this camera-centrism means a limited rear system and a less refined software experience than Samsung or Xiaomi, so buyers should be clear they are choosing selfie and video features. The Samsung Galaxy A17 at 67,499 PKR costs 4,500 PKR more and trades camera features for display and freshness. The A17 brings an AMOLED 90Hz panel (versus the Camon 30's panel whose type is not stated in the listing), a 2025-10 release date with a longer update runway, a 13MP selfie camera and a Helio G99 that nearly matches the Camon's G99 Ultimate. The Camon 30 answers with a stabilised 50MP main, the standout 50MP autofocus selfie with 1440p recording, and 12GB RAM to the A17's 6 or 8GB. Pick the Camon 30 for selfie and video quality plus RAM; pick the A17 for the AMOLED screen, newer software support and Samsung's brand. Confirm the Camon 30's IMEI status on PTA's DIRBS, and note that Tecno's patch updates can lag behind its rivals.