Tecno’s latest Camon 40 series was introduced at MWC 2025 in Barcelona, featuring multiple AI-powered enhancements and high-speed performance capabilities. The lineup consists of Camon 40, Camon 40 Pro, Camon 40 Pro 5G, and Camon 40 Premier 5G, all running on Android 15 with HiOS 15 out of the box. Tecno has now officially announced that these devices will receive three major Android OS upgrades up to Android 18 and five years of security patches to ensure long-term software support.
Software Support: Long-Term Android Upgrades and Security Updates
Tecno confirmed via an X (formerly Twitter) post that the Camon 40 series will receive Android updates for three generations, reaching Android 18. In addition, the company guarantees five years of OTA security patches, ensuring extended software protection and performance optimization.
Tecno Camon 40 Series: Key Features and Specifications
The Tecno Camon 40 series introduces a One-Tap Button, which provides instant access to the Ella AI personal assistant and FlashSnap mode for rapid photography. The lineup is packed with advanced AI features, including:
- Circle to Search by Google
- AI Eraser 2.0
- AI Writing and AI Translate
- AI Image Extender and AIGC Portrait 2.0
- Call Translation and Call Summary
Display and Camera Capabilities
The Camon 40 and Camon 40 Pro come with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display supporting a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Pro 5G and Premier 5G variants feature an enhanced 144Hz refresh rate. The Premier 5G model has a slightly smaller 6.67-inch AMOLED panel.
For photography, the lineup includes high-resolution camera sensors:
- Camon 40 & 40 Pro: 50MP primary sensor + 8MP ultra-wide lens, 50MP selfie camera (Pro variant), 32MP front camera (standard model)
- Camon 40 Premier 5G: Triple 50MP sensors (main, telephoto, ultra-wide) + 50MP selfie camera
Performance and Battery
The Camon 40 and Camon 40 Pro 4G run on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate chipset, while the Pro 5G and Premier 5G models are powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate and Dimensity 8350 Ultimate chipsets, respectively.
The devices feature long-lasting battery support:
- Camon 40 & 40 Pro: 5,200mAh battery with 45W fast charging
- Camon 40 Premier 5G: 5,100mAh battery with 70W fast charging
Durability and Resistance
Tecno ensures high durability across its lineup with varying levels of water and dust resistance:
- Camon 40: IP66-rated protection
- Camon 40 Pro & Premier 5G: IP68 & IP69 certification
With powerful AI-driven features, strong performance, and extended software support, the Tecno Camon 40 series stands out as a future-proof smartphone lineup for users looking for cutting-edge technology and long-term reliability.
