Quick Read
- TECNO Camon 50 Ultra 5G launched globally at MWC 2026 in Barcelona.
- Features a design collaboration with luxury Italian brand Tonino Lamborghini.
- Equipped with a 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C main camera and 3x telephoto lens, alongside advanced AI imaging.
- Boasts IP69K dust and water resistance and a 6,500mAh battery with 45W fast charging.
- Runs on a 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chipset and Android 16 with HiOS 16.
BARCELONA (Azat TV) – TECNO has globally launched its new flagship imaging smartphone, the Camon 50 Ultra 5G, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. The device stands out with a significant design collaboration with luxury Italian brand Tonino Lamborghini, positioning it as a premium offering in the competitive smartphone market and advancing TECNO’s vision of “Pioneering the Connection of Intelligence.”
The launch event, themed “TECNO AI Ecosystem Products,” brought together key figures including TECNO Chief Marketing Officer Laury Bai and Global Product Launch Officer Olivier Mas, alongside Frédéric Guichard, CEO of DXOMARK, and Ginevra Lamborghini, Vice President of Tonino Lamborghini S.p.A. The collaboration with Tonino Lamborghini emphasizes a new chapter for TECNO in integrating premium industrial design with cutting-edge technology, aiming to offer consumers devices that reflect individuality and deliver practical AI value in daily life.
Camon 50 Ultra 5G: Imaging Prowess and AI Innovation
The TECNO Camon 50 Ultra 5G is engineered as an imaging-focused smartphone, featuring a robust camera system designed for exceptional performance. It boasts a 50-megapixel f/1.8 main camera equipped with a 1/1.56-inch Sony LYTIA 700C sensor, complemented by a 50-megapixel f/2.4 3x telephoto camera and an 8-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide camera with a flicker sensor and LED flash. For selfies, the device includes a 50-megapixel f/2.4 front-facing camera.
Beyond hardware, the Camon 50 Ultra 5G integrates advanced AI features into its camera app, offering up to 100x Smooth Zoom with AI Tele Zoom and a specialized Aqua Mode for underwater photography. This mode allows users to capture images even when submerged, with intuitive controls via the volume buttons. The device also features an AI Studio for enhanced image editing, including AI Light Master 2.0 and an AI Remover, ensuring professional-grade results.
Premium Design, Durability, and Performance
The design of the TECNO Camon 50 Ultra 5G underscores its premium aspirations. It features a sleek metal frame, metal buttons, and a polished vertical pill-shaped metal camera module. Both the front and rear curved glass panels are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, contributing to a solid and premium feel. The phone measures 7.75mm thin and weighs 181 grams, designed for comfortable handling.
Durability is a key highlight, with the Camon 50 Ultra 5G boasting IP66, IP68, IP69, and an impressive IP69K dust and water resistance rating. The IP69K rating signifies its ability to withstand high-temperature and high-pressure water jets, making it exceptionally resilient. Internally, the device is powered by a 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate octa-core processor, paired with 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of internal storage. A substantial 6,500mAh silicon-carbon battery supports 45W fast charging.
Immersive Display and Comprehensive AI Ecosystem
The smartphone features a vibrant 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with a 2644 x 1208 resolution and a smooth 144Hz refresh rate, protected by Gorilla Glass. For audio, it includes stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. Running on Android 16 with TECNO’s HiOS 16, the Camon 50 Ultra 5G offers a suite of practical AI features beyond imaging. These include an AI Image-to-Video Generator, AI Art Gallery, Health Indicator Measurement, and an “Ella” assistant with functionalities like “Dust & Water Clean” and “Voice Find Phone” (activated by saying, “Where are you?”). Educational AI tools such as AI Problem Solving and AI YouTube Note (for video summarization) further enhance its utility.
The strategic collaboration with Tonino Lamborghini and the emphasis on advanced AI imaging at MWC 2026 underscore TECNO’s clear intent to elevate its brand perception and compete in the upper echelons of the smartphone market, moving beyond its traditional value-for-money segment to offer a more distinct and premium user experience.