The Tecno Camon 30S Pro is about to make waves as the first smartphone to feature the new MediaTek Helio G100 chipset, an upgrade from the Helio G99 used in the vanilla Tecno Camon 30 but with one major difference — support for a 200MP camera.
What’s new with the Helio G100?
200MP camera support:
The headline feature of the Helio G100 is its support for 200MP cameras, a significant leap from the Helio G99. However, this doesn’t mean the Camon 30S Pro will have a 200MP sensor. Just like the Camon 30 Pro, the Camon 30S Pro ships with a 50MP main sensor, so don’t expect any dramatic upgrades.
Performance and efficiency:
The G100 shares the same core architecture as the G99, with 2x Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2GHz, 6x Cortex-A55 cores at 2GHz, and a Mali G57 MC2 GPU. While these specs remain unchanged, the G100’s power efficiency is significantly improved thanks to its 6nm manufacturing process, enabling longer battery life and better performance.
Enhanced gaming and display:
MediaTek’s Intelligent Display Sync allows for dynamic refresh rate adjustments on Full HD+ 120Hz displays, saving power. Meanwhile, the MediaTek HyperEngine promises smooth, uninterrupted gaming with intelligent resource management.
Advanced 4G connectivity:
The G100 also includes Cat-13 4G LTE with enhanced features like ‘Elevator Mode’ for faster reconnections and dual 4G SIM support, making it a versatile choice for global markets. It’s quite unfortunate if you ask me, but most target markets for Tecno phones are still struggling with 5G connectivity.
With the Helio G100, the Tecno Camon 30S Pro is set to deliver not just robust performance but also exceptional camera capabilities, making it an ideal choice for users who want the best of both worlds in a budget-friendly package.
There’s still no word on when the Camon 30S Pro will launch in Kenya, but you can drool over the phone and even check out the specs as we wait for the official confirmation.
