TECNO has officially brought its latest smartphone lineup to Indonesia, and it’s gunning straight for the limelight. Meet the CAMON 20 Series: CAMON 20 Premier 5G, CAMON 20 Pro 5G, and CAMON 20 Pro. Kicking off the launch, the CAMON 20 Premier 5G and CAMON 20 Pro arrive first, aiming to shake up the local flagship scene with a clear headline act: powerful cameras.

Why all the buzz? As TECNO Indonesia’s PR Manager, Anthoni Roderick, puts it, the series doubles down on the brand’s “Steady Night Portrait Master” mantra while packing roomy memory options. The lineup stretches from a 64MP RGBW camera with 256GB storage on the standard model to the top-tier Premier 5G boasting Sensor-Shift OIS + RGBW Pro, a 108MP Ultra Wide & Macro camera, a massive 512GB of storage, and—making a local debut—the MediaTek Dimensity 8050 chipset. In short: a camera-first family with serious horsepower.

Big-camera tech, made mobile

• Sensor-Shift OIS: Borrowed from SLR cameras, this stabilization tech shifts the sensor (not the lens) to counter hand shake—up to 5,000 adjustments per second—so your shots and clips stay steady.
• RGBW Pro sensor: By bringing in a white sub-pixel to the usual RGB mix, the sensor captures more light and cleaner color, especially after dark.
• 108MP Ultra Wide & Macro: Go wide for sweeping landscapes or get up close for tiny textures—the details pop either way.

A design that doesn’t blend in

The CAMON 20 Series pairs a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate for slick scrolling and punchy visuals. Up front, a tidy punch-hole keeps the selfie camera out of the way. Flip it over and things get adventurous: TECNO’s CAMON Puzzle design carves diamond-like facets into a back cover wrapped in a tactile “magic skin” finish. The camera island switches things up too, opting for nano-crystalline ceramic that feels premium and looks even better. That bold formula has already turned heads, earning the lineup a 2023 MUSE Design Award.

Power where it counts

The CAMON 20 Premier 5G runs on MediaTek’s Dimensity 8050 (6nm), tuned for speed and boosted imaging performance. With 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage, it’s built for creators who stack apps, shoot often, and hate deleting files. Battery anxiety? A 5,000mAh cell teams up with a 45W Super Charger for quick top-ups and all-day confidence.

Selfie smarts and everyday muscle

For the CAMON 20 Pro, the headliner is a 64MP main camera with an RGBW sensor that pulls in up to 30% more light, backed by a 2MP depth sensor and a 32MP selfie camera for crisp portraits. The 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED stays, as does the in-display fingerprint scanner for fast, secure access. Under the hood, the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) keeps gaming and multitasking smooth, while 16GB RAM and 256GB storage provide generous headroom. Powering through the day is a 5,000mAh battery with 33W Flash Charge.

Slim, stylish, and pocket-happy

Beyond the spec sheet, CAMON 20 Pro leans into comfort with an ergonomic, slim build that’s easy to hold and effortlessly stylish—more lifestyle piece than tech slab.

Pricing and availability

• CAMON 20 Premier 5G (8+8GB/512GB): Rp5.999.000
• CAMON 20 Pro (8+8GB/256GB): Rp3.099.000
• CAMON 20 Pro 5G: slated for late August 2023

Pre-orders run at select Erafone stores from July 1–10, 2023, with perks up to Rp1,000,000 and 0% installments via credit card or cardless options. Extra savings of up to Rp300,000 are available for BCA and Mandiri credit card holders from July 1–16, also on eraspace.com.

Online, TECNO Official Shop kicks off with pre-sale vouchers on Shopee from June 26–July 5, 2023—grab Rp10,000–Rp30,000 vouchers to unlock up to Rp300,000 cashback during pre-order (July 7–10). Pre-orders also open on Akulaku, Lazada, and TikTok Shop, offering 0% Pay Later installments and screen protection worth Rp400,000.

Open Sale starts July 11, 2023, at Erafone, eraspace.com, and TECNO’s Official Shops on Shopee, Akulaku, Lazada, and TikTok Shop, complete with Rp400,000 screen protection and 0% installment options via credit card or cardless programs.

TECNO’s take

“TECNO is thrilled to bring the CAMON 20 Series to Indonesia. These devices elevate photography, display, and performance in a big way, and we’re confident they’ll be among the top picks for consumers who want cutting-edge tech in their hands,” Anthoni adds.

About TECNO

TECNO, under Transsion Holding, operates in 70+ countries across five continents. Since entering Indonesia in 2020, the brand has focused on marrying contemporary design with the latest technology at accessible prices. Notable accolades include:

• “Most Innovative Mobile Phone Manufacturing Brand, Asia” — Global Brands Awards 2022
• “Top 10 Global Brands Smartphone 2022–2023” — CES 2023
• “Most Valuable Gaming Smartphone” (TECNO POVA 4 Pro) — Selular Editor’s Choice 2022
• “Best Smartphone Rp 2 Jutaan” (TECNO POVA 4) — Selular Editor’s Choice 2022

TECNO’s portfolio spans smartphones, tablets, smart wearables, and AIoT devices, serving consumers across more than 70 emerging markets worldwide.

Writer: Aditya Wardhana