Tecno Camon 50 Ultra Review: AI Features Overwhelm Decent Camera Hardware
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, a mid-range smartphone, offers a versatile camera system but is heavily reliant on AI features. The device features a 50MP main camera with Sony LYT-700C sensor, 50MP telephoto with OmniVision OV50M, and an 8MP ultra-wide with GalaxyCore GC08A8. The front camera is 50MP using Samsung Isocell JN1. AI-driven modes include AIGC Portrait, AI Art Gallery (with styles like Monet, Picasso, Van Gogh), and cloud-based generative editing. The phone runs on MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chip, has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display (144Hz), and a 6500mAh battery. It lacks RAW capture and Pro video mode. The review notes that AI assists in composition but may not appeal to photography purists. Alternatives include Motorola RAZR 2026, Oppo Reno15 Pro, Vivo V70, Xiaomi 15T, Honor 600, Samsung Galaxy A57, Google Pixel 10a, iPhone 17e, and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro.
Key facts
- Tecno Camon 50 Ultra reviewed by PetaPixel on April 30, 2026.
- Triple rear camera: 50MP main (Sony LYT-700C), 50MP telephoto (OmniVision OV50M), 8MP ultra-wide (GalaxyCore GC08A8).
- Front camera: 50MP (Samsung Isocell JN1).
- AI features include AIGC Portrait, AI Art Gallery with artistic styles, and cloud-based generative editing.
- Phone uses MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chip, 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate.
- Battery: 6500mAh silicon-carbon, 45W charging (0-100% in 80 minutes).
- No RAW capture or Pro video mode; shutter sound cannot be turned off.
- Alternatives mentioned: Motorola RAZR 2026, Oppo Reno15 Pro, Vivo V70, Xiaomi 15T, Honor 600, Samsung Galaxy A57, Google Pixel 10a, iPhone 17e, Nothing Phone (4a) Pro.
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- Tecno
- PetaPixel
- Sony
- OmniVision
- GalaxyCore
- Samsung
- MediaTek
- Motorola
- Oppo
- Vivo
- Xiaomi
- Honor
- Apple
- Nothing