In the Tecno Canon Camon range of camera focused smartphones, there was Tecno Camon C5, and Tecno Camon C8 (which we really loved) launched sometime late last year. Today, there is a new addition to that family. Tecno is launching the Tecno Camon C9.
We are going to take a no holds barred peep into this device they tell us is badass. Come let us rub minds together, look into the box and see if it looks the talk.
Specification Highlights
- HiOS (Based on Android V6.0 Marshmallow)
- 5.5 ” HD IPS Touchscreen
- LTE connectivity
- 2GB RAM
- 16GB internal expandable memory
- Dual Micro SIM capability
- 13MP Auto-Focus back camera with Flash
- 13MP Front camera with Flash
- 3,000mAh non-removable battery
What’s in the box?
Box itself is a nylon-wrapped affair….
…reminiscent of the days we unboxed Cabin biscuit.
After all the unwrapping is done, we have a well designed blend of blue, black and white
Or is that silver sef? I am not sure.
Not sure what this logo the “Camon C9” sits atop was intended to be
But common sense says it’s a camera lens something something. Since the Camon range is camera focused, it makes sense, yeah?
Then there’s this particularly difficult seal…
…that took a while to break!
The main compartment slides out of the pouch-like pouchy thing. Fancy.
Finally we open the box and lo, there lies the Tecno Camon C9.
Underneath the compartment are the usual accessories, and some more
The charger head, USB cable, earpiece, warranty, the device itself and a mystery black box.
Mystery black box skewered with the SIM ejector pin. Let’s look inside…
Alas! It is a phone pouch
Been a long time we saw those, at least scratches won’t come early to this device.
Oh, lest I forget. There is this “for freshness” little bags you are not supposed to eat
Not me, it was in the box.
At the top of the front-side, there is the flash by the left side, and the 13 MP Auto-Focus camera in the middle
The speaker grill is right above the whole setup.
Still in the front, the menu buttons are located at the bottom
The earphone jack is at the top
On the flip-side, there’s the 13MP camera with flash underneath
Below that is the second speaker grill for music
In the left-hand corner underneath the phone is an allowance made for prying the cover open, the charger jack comes next and the pin-prick hole at the other end is the microphone for making calls
Upon prying it open, I discovered the 3,000 mAh battery is stuck there; non-removable.
Two micro-SIM slots (both LTE capable)
And if you are wondering (like I was) what the ejector pin is for, the image above explains it. It is for extracting the SIM cards after inserting them.
Memory card slot is on the left-hand side. And all those other ugly workings that the case covers
First Impressions
It’s really slim
5.5 inches and that thin? The Tecno Camon C9 is “looking” like a good deal. There is something iPhoney about the width from this angle, abi?
The Tecno Camon C9 also has a rounded feel to it, thanks to the slight curvature behind.
There is an improvement in the front camera from the Tecno Camon C8’s 5MP. There has not been any price marker, but I am estimating a ₦45,000- ₦55,000 range.
I also hear there is an iris scanner that lets you unlock the phone with your eyes. Exciting hearsay, the more reason I would hasten up on this review, we need to see things for ourselves. I would bring you reports in a few days. Watch this space.
Suggested Read: Tecno Camon C9 review — More than a camera phone.
[UPDATE]: Read our full review of the Tecno Camon C9 here.
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“Been a long time we saw those, at least scratches won’t come early to this device.”
The boom j8 have pouches, correct me if I’m wrong. The camon c9 looks pretty decent tho. Looking forward to a full review.
I think I read of the J8 on Techpoint. Music phone right?
Yep, boom
yeah the music phone.
Nice.
u mean BOOM J8?
Yes. That one.
What I like about the C9 pouch is, when yiu cover your phone, a pristine looking analog clock appears on the round space.
Nice pictures! Which camera do you use if you don’t mind me asking.
phone camera
That cant be a phone camera.
The 13 MP front camera seems too good to be true.
Well, people have been saying is true so you better believe
Which people.?
The device has been launched na, and if you are on instagram and twitter look out for the C9ja tour hashtags.
I will check them out.
People that are using it.
I see. Then you have to take their word for it.
Yep. Sure will.
I am telling you.
It’s true..lol
But it’s true. I have test run the phone sha.
Oh thats great! That means all the specs are authentic
They truly are. Believe me.
Nice!
Lol. Thanks!
The phone producers dare not put up a spec that is not truly associated with thir device. that one is lying na.
Yes, you are right.
It is. Believe me.
Ok
The camera is amazing I must tell you. I used Camon C8 until yesterday when my pocket was picked.Went to do a little survey and I saw the phone; really amazing!!!
Wow, sorry to hear that.
hmm, wia dem pick ur pocket ??
Really. How sharp is the 13MP front camera? I want to buy the phone bcos of the camera
I finally got the phone. To be sincere, I’ve gotten more friends since I got the phone. I was at an event yesterday and people gladly took selfies with my Camon C9 and relegated their own cameras. I had to latter send the pictures to them through Xender. Some that couldn’t wait had to drop their watssapp numbers… I don’t like pics like that but I must say the front camera have made me take more selfies than I’ve ever done in d past days.
Best camera in the market you can get at that price
It awesome i tell you. i’ve seen a picture by it. It’s simply amazing
But the 13 mp is real shey>?
Yeah…it’s completely real!
That’s great news!
Yeah……and the camera’s amazing!
I saw some threads on Nairaland with the pictures. Love them
Yeah….you following the C9ja tour too?
Yes, I recently did. Stunning pictures.
jus breath taking
Yeah.
ikr
wish i was opportuned to have been with them on that tour
As in. The tour looked like it was complete fun!
Yeah…..really awesome pictures they took
Hopefully there’ll be another one
make we cool down wait
True.
This is a nice write up. Good work.
He’s a good writer..I like him
Are you having a crush already?…errmmm, on Camon C9 I mean….
hmmm, crushing tinz
LOl…..crusher!
Im sure you do
thank you
I wonder how much the phone would be.
I just know that it can’t cost a fortune
abi ooo
It’s tecno. they’re known for feeding us with affordable products!
50k is a fortune for some.
The device looks amazing I must confess..but I just don’t wanna see the price at 50k please,its nice but the price should be nice too..just hope so
LOL, but how much then would you want it to be or rather how much is worth it ?
I’m with @Oyindebrah. Let the price not be more tan 45k. shikina.
It might be less than that. If it is, then Tecno would have killed off its competitors in one fell swoop.
Straight death
lol. you sef. show mercy.
Lol. Don’t be too sure. But the fact remains that they tried. Really tried.
Yeah. It’s undisputable though.
I’m glad we are of same view on this.
I share most of your views. Good to see a tech savvy female.
Lol me I even said 50k,Kemi said 45k,let’s just wait for it
It’s 49,900. You win. Lol
TECNO decides
Clearly Tecno has decided to peg it at 50k.
e worth am tho’
Lol. Turns out it actually goes for 50k.
45k but not 50
Its a Tecno device and I trust TECNO that’s always giving us affordable things,with good features,they will still make it affordable,if its more than 50k,a student might find it hard to buy,the camon c8 was 25k that time nah..last year
I bought two,gave my mom one,and my dad 1
sis, I doubt this one will be anywhere near 35k
The phone is too gbaski joor
Aww, thats a nice father’s day gift!
sharp girl
45k is okay by me too.
45k isn’t bad
someone rumored 43k. They should make the prce available alreadyy. We can’t wait!
If it is pegged at 43-45, then it is utterly good to go. Tecno stepped up their game. They deserve some applause though.
No more referred to as chinko . Thank goodnes.
yea dats true .. i remember back then tho