The TECNO CAMON 40 Series has officially made its debut in the Philippines with Filipino icon and popstar royalty Sarah Geronimo as brand ambassador.
The TECNO CAMON 40 Series consists of three models: the CAMON 40 Premier 5G, CAMON 40 Pro 5G, and CAMON 40. All feature cutting-edge AI imaging technology and practical AI features made to enhance user experience in imaging, creativity, and efficiency.
“Sarah Geronimo and TECNO CAMON 40 Series are a perfect match. Her star power, relatability and ability to inspire millions of Filipinos align with TECNO’s passion to bring innovative smartphones to Filipinos so they can embrace and capture life’s best moments,”
– Nana Chen, TECNO Region Marketing Director
Sarah Geronimo expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “I love the TECNO CAMON 40 Series because I can now take tons of photos of my fur baby. We share fun times playing, running around and hugging. Sometimes everything is just a blur. I’m excited to take more photos of my dog using TECNO CAMON 40.”
Revolutionary AI FlashSnap Technology
The TECNO CAMON 40 Series boasts the AI One-Tap FlashSnap technology, integrating AI with a powerful camera and a handy One-Tap Button, allowing users to instantly capture life’s most vibrant moments.
FlashSnap technology optimizes camera startup and continuous shooting for instant captures, while its AI-powered multi-frame processing reduces noise and enhances image details. The BestMoment AI algorithm analyzes motion patterns and automatically selects the best frames to ensure precise captures in dynamic scenarios.
The CAMON 40 Premier 5G features a 50MP Sony LYT-701 Ultra Night Camera that collects over 56.25% more light than competitors, with a super-tuned shutter that captures over 2600 times faster than the speed of a human blink. It also includes a 50MP Ultra-wide Angle Camera, a 50MP Periscope Telephone Camera, and a 50MP AF Front Camera.
Notably, the CAMON 40 Pro 5G has earned an exceptional camera score of 138 from DXOMARK, ranking No.1 in DXOMARK’s Global Photography Ranking Under USD 600 and becoming the first smartphone of 2025 to receive DXOMARK’s Smart Choice Label.
Advanced AI Features
The TECNO CAMON 40 Series introduces the brand’s most advanced AI capabilities to date. The CAMON 40 Premier 5G is the first to debut the premium MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate AI Processor, delivering an astounding 330% boost in AI performance.
The series features the world’s first phone with AI-Powered 360° AI Call Assistant, which includes Call Noise Cancellation, Call Translation for real-time multi-language communication, Auto Answer, and Call Summary for transcribing calls into text.
Other AI features include TECNO’s updated Universal Tone technology, AI Image Extender, upgraded AI Eraser 2.0, AIGC Portrait 2.0, AI Perfect Face, and AI Sharpness Plus. The series also features the Ella AI Assistant with One-Tap Screen Query and Ask Ella.
Durability and Design
The TECNO CAMON 40 Series is built with durability in mind. The CAMON 40 Premier 5G and CAMON 40 Pro 5G feature IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance, while the CAMON 40 is IP66 certified. The series is equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i and has earned SGS 5-Star Certification for its 360-degree Drop Resistance.
The design of the series features a sleek upgrade to the classic CAMON design with a Side-axis design and an elegant Swan-neck Curve. The CAMON 40 Premier 5G features a striking Space Ring camera with watch-grade 3D precision textures.
Specifications
| TECNO CAMON 40 | TECNO CAMON 40 Pro 5G | TECNO CAMON 40 Premier 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate | 6.78-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED 144Hz refresh rate | 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED 144Hz |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MP2 | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 | Arm Mali-G615 MC6 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8/12GB | 12GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | 256GB UFS 4.0 |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main (1/1.56-inch, OIS) 8MP ultrawide | 50MP main (1/1.56-inch, OIS) 8MP ultrawide | 50MP main (Sony LYT-701) 50MP ultrawide 50MP periscope telephoto (3x optical) |
| Front Camera | 32MP | 50MP | 50MP |
| Battery | 5200mAh 45W Super Charge | 5200mAh 45W Super Charge | 5100mAh 70W Ultra Charge |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Colors | Galaxy Black Glacier White | Galaxy Black Glacier White Emerald Lake Green | Galaxy Black Emerald Lake Green |
Pricing and Availability
The TECNO CAMON 40 Series will be available starting April 24, 2025. The TECNO CAMON 40 is priced at PHP 9,999, while the CAMON 40 Premier 5G will be sold for PHP 21,999 on all online platforms and retail shops.
The CAMON 40 Pro 5G 8GB+256GB will be offered at a special first-sale price of PHP 10,999 (regular price PHP 12,999) on TikTok from April 24 to 30, with limited edition CAMON premium gift sets which include a Bluetooth speaker and power bank worth PHP1,999 in store for buyers.
The CAMON 40 Pro 5G 12+256, with a retail price of PHP14,999, will be available for PHP12,999 during its first sale on Shopee from April 24 to 30.
Customers can also pre-order the CAMON 40 Pro 5G from April 24 to May 10 in all TECNO offline stores to receive exclusive discounts and premium gift sets. Claiming period is from May 11 to 25, 2025.
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Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
