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TECNO Unveils CAMON Slim 5G With 6.39mm Body and 6,000mAh Battery

The midrange phone pairs artist-inspired finishes with a 50MP Sony sensor and multi-year software support to lean on design, imaging, and on-device AI as selling points.

Overview

  • TECNO launched the CAMON Slim 5G on Monday, September 7, 2026, announcing a 6.39mm-thin handset that the company says houses a 6,000mAh battery for full-day use.
  • The phone uses a 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C main sensor plus a triple stabilization system and Super‑Zoom FlashSnap automatic capture to target action and low-light photography.
  • TECNO emphasizes durability with IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K water and dust ratings and MIL‑STD‑810 shock/drop certification for the slim chassis.
  • The device runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7300e chipset, ships with HiOS 16 based on Android 16, and carries a company promise of three major OS upgrades and five years of security updates backed by TÜV SÜD certification.
  • TECNO is highlighting on-device AI tools and an optional Mag Badge accessory that offers a 1.73″ AMOLED preview screen and remote shutter control, and the company says market-by-market pricing and availability will be announced later.