Highlights

• TECNO unveils PolarAce Imaging System with Sony’s CXD5622GG chip.
• Features include 6TFLOPS@FP16 computing and four-engine configuration for superior image quality.
• CAMON 30 Premier 5G to debut with a 6.77-inch OLED LTPO display and 70mm periscope lens.
• Powered by Dimensity 8200 Ultra, running Android 14 with up to 12GB RAM.

In an exciting development at the MWC 2024, TECNO has introduced its groundbreaking PolarAce Imaging System, set to redefine mobile photography.

Making its debut in the Tecno CAMON 30 Premier 5G, this advanced imaging system is powered by the Sony Imaging Chip CXD5622GG.

Commenting on the launch, Jack Guo, General Manager of TECNO, said: Our commitment and goal have always been to provide TECNO users worldwide with the finest mobile imaging experience, catering to diverse imaging needs. In the past, we revolutionized smartphone imaging with innovations like the advanced RGBW Ultra-Sensitive Sensor and the world’s premier retractable portrait lens.

Now, TECNO PolarAce, our inaugural imaging system featuring an independent imaging chip, signifies the onset of an unprecedented era in smartphone video imaging, driven by our collaboration with Sony.

“Our competitors have focused on one or two skin tones. But we will accurately represent every skin tone in the world,” Olivier Mas, Global Launch Officer, TECNO. said during the launch.

Revolutionizing Mobile Imaging with PolarAce

The PolarAce Imaging System is at the heart of TECNO’s latest innovation, integrating the company’s Universal Tone technology with cutting-edge AI imaging advancements.

This integration ensures exceptional image quality and represents a leap forward in mobile photography, offering capabilities such as 4K 30fps full-scene AI-NR HDR video, a first in the mobile industry.

PolarAce’s Pioneering Features

The PolarAce Imaging System boasts several key features that set it apart:

• End-Side FP16 Computing: With 6TFLOPS@FP16, this feature provides unmatched computing power, ensuring smooth and efficient processing.
• Four Engine Configuration: Comprising NeuroNR Turbo, NeuroColor Turbo, NeuroHDR Turbo, and NeuroFPS Turbo, this configuration enhances color restoration, noise reduction, HDR enhancement, and video smoothness.
• RAW Domain Processing: This feature significantly improves the signal-to-noise ratio by 30.3dB, offering almost lossless image quality.
• Energy Efficiency: PolarAce stands out for its superior energy efficiency, especially during 4K@30fps video recording, setting a new standard for image signal processors.

CAMON 30 Premier 5G: Craftsmanship Meets Innovation

The Tecno CAMON 30 Premier is scheduled for release in the second quarter of 2024 alongside three additional variants.

The CAMON 30 Premier 5G not only showcases the PolarAce Imaging System but also features a design inspired by traditional rangefinder cameras.

It includes a zoom ring design lens frame and a metal mid-frame for enhanced cooling, alongside an “Action Dot” breathing light that adds a touch of elegance and functionality.

The device boasts a 6.77-inch OLED LTPO panel display, offering a resolution of 1,264 x 2,780px and a peak brightness of 1,400 nits.

It also features a 50MP front camera with autofocus, a 70mm golden portrait focal length periscope lens for remarkable micro shots and up to 60x hybrid zoom.

Powered by the Dimensity 8200 Ultra chipset and running Android 14, the CAMON 30 Premier 5G is equipped with up to 12GB of RAM (plus up to 12GB virtual RAM) and up to 512GB of storage.

Its 5,000mAh battery supports 70W fast charging, and the device includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity, an IR blaster, FM radio receiver, and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, but no 3.5mm headphone jack.

FAQs

What is the PolarAce Imaging System by TECNO?

The PolarAce Imaging System is TECNO’s latest innovation, powered by the Sony Imaging Chip CXD5622GG. It offers advanced mobile photography capabilities, including 4K 30fps full-scene AI-NR HDR video.

Which devices will feature the PolarAce Imaging System?

The PolarAce Imaging System will make its debut in the TECNO CAMON 30 Premier 5G, which is set for release in the second quarter of 2024.

What are the key features of the CAMON 30 Premier 5G?

The CAMON 30 Premier 5G features a 6.77-inch OLED LTPO display, a 70mm golden portrait focal length periscope lens, and is powered by the Dimensity 8200 Ultra chipset. It also includes a 5,000mAh battery with 70W fast charging.

How does the PolarAce Imaging System enhance mobile photography?

The PolarAce Imaging System integrates TECNO’s Universal Tone technology and AI imaging advancements, providing unparalleled computing power, color restoration, noise reduction, HDR enhancement, and energy efficiency for exceptional mobile imaging.

What makes the CAMON 30 Premier 5G unique?

The CAMON 30 Premier 5G stands out with its rangefinder camera-inspired design, “Action Dot” breathing light for functionality and aesthetics, and advanced connectivity features including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, an IR blaster, and FM radio receiver.

Has TECNO Dynamic 1 been unveiled at MWC 2024?

TECNO has also unveiled the Dynamic 1, its foray into robotics, promising to enhance daily life with advanced AI. Resembling a German Shepherd, it boasts a lifelike design and can climb stairs and respond to voice commands via its AI-driven system.

Equipped with an AI HyperSense Fusion System, it ensures stable movement with components like an Intel RealSense D430 depth camera and a robust ARM CPU.

Featuring onboard storage, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and a 15000mAh battery, the Dynamic 1 offers seamless interaction and extended usage.

Has TECNO Pocket Go been unveiled at MWC2024?

The Pocket Go by TECNO redefines gaming with a compact Windows AR gaming set, merging AR glasses and a handheld device for immersive gameplay, says the company.

The AR Pocket Vision headset provides a cinematic gaming experience with a Micro-OLED screen and advanced features like N’BASS acoustic materials.

Meanwhile, the Pocket Windows Handheld, smaller and lighter than standard devices, houses a high-performance processor for professional gaming. Seamlessly transitioning between gaming and work, the Pocket Go is further enhanced by the TECNO Smart Box.

What are the specs of Tecno Camon 30 5G & Camon 30 (4G)?

The Tecno Camon 30 5G has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a full HD+ resolution.

It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7020 SoC and a 5000mAh battery with 70W fast charging support.

The Camon 30 5G further has a triple-rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary shooter with 1/1.57-inch sensor size, OIS, a 2MP depth shooter and an AI lens as well.

The handset features a 50MP shooter with dual-LED flash on the front. It further gets you a stereo speaker setup and an IR blaster. There’s dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth v5.2 for wireless connectivity.

The Camon 30 4G sports the same specs as its 5G counterpart, with the only exception being the processor, a MediaTek Helio G99 on the 4G model.