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Hello from the other side, CJ here. And
when it comes to smartphones with really
capable cameras in the mid-range
segment, Technos Cammon series has been
proven to be among the good ones. And
today, we just got our hands on the new
Technocon 50 Ultra 5G. Spoiler alert,
it’s shaping up to be a daily driver
aimed at users who spend a lot of time
on their phones. Whether that be
scrolling through social media, watching
videos, doing mobile photography, or
even jumping into games during breaks.
But in real world use, does this new
ultra phone deliver a balanced
experience? Let’s find out in this
review. Roll that intro.
Starting with design, the Kon 50 Ultra
5G does have that familiar look, yet
some unique touches here and there. In
the hand, it feels balanced and
comfortable even during extended gaming
sessions, mainly thanks to its subtle
curved edges. The phone never felt
awkward to hold even after gaming or
watching videos on it for a while. The
phone also gets extra, and I mean extra
layers of protection. For starters, the
Canon 50 Ultra carries IP66, IP68, and
even IP69K ratings. Before, that level
of dust and water resistance was usually
reserved for the flagships. It’s quite
nice to see that phone makers nowadays
are making it more common for mid-range
to have that kind of ingress protection.
So, thumbs up for that. For buttons and
ports, found on the right side are the
power and volume buttons, the IR
blaster, and one of the mics on top,
while the bottom has the main
loudspeaker, USBC, another mic, and the
SIM card tray. It does have dual stereo
audio, but the second speaker is
integrated with the earpiece. And you’ll
notice here on the left side, there’s
this dedicated button for Technos AI
assistant called Ella. This placement
here is far enough from Edge that it
won’t cause any accidental press when
gaming, for example. Overall, the design
looks and feels premium in our [music]
opinion. It does look like a Galaxy
phone with those vertically aligned
camera lenses, but give credit where
credit is due. Techno with its own
touches makes this phone rather unique
than looking like a cheap copy. Not to
mention, included in the box is a case
following the same design as the phone’s
rear panel, but with some kind of
jumbled text markings. That’s something
you don’t usually see from other phones,
so that’s a plus. Flipping the phone
over, the Kon 50 Ultra sports a 6.78 in
AMOLED panel with a 1.5K resolution and
a 144 Herz refresh rate. It feels smooth
and responsive in daily use, as
expected. Scrolling through social media
feels fluid, and the colors pop without
looking oversaturated. Although 144
hertz refresh rate is a bit overboard
for most apps. So checking out device
info, we can see that the phone has
variable refresh rate, meaning it can
automatically adjust to as low as 30,
60, 90, and up to 120 fps and 144 hertz.
Meanwhile, [music] its stereo speakers
provide decent volume and clarity. The
audio is loud enough to fill a small
room. For a mid-range phone, it won’t
replace a Bluetooth speaker for deep,
punchy bass, but it handles highs and
mids well. And the stereo setup also
adds a layer of immersion to that
viewing experience. For biometric
security, the indisplay fingerprint
sensor is quick and [music] accurate.
Face unlock works reliably even under
low lighting. So that’s a nice touch.
That said, I don’t really have
complaints about its screen. The
multimedia experience is decently good.
Now, let’s talk about one of its main
highlights, the camera. The Canon 50
Ultra features a triple rear camera
setup consisting of a 50 megapixel main
shooter, an 8 megapix ultrawide, and
surprisingly a 50 megapixel telephoto
sensor with three times optical zoom.
Both the main telephoto sensors support
OIS. By the way, on the front is another
50 megapixel sensor camera with
autofocus. Zoom levels here range from 6
times and up to three times optical
zoom. You can crank it up to 60 times
digital zoom, but as expected, the image
quality drastically drops at that point.
Not to mention, there’s already a live
photo feature available, so that’s a
neat addition. In well-lit environments,
all the cameras perform well. Photos are
detailed, colors are pleasing, and
dynamic range is decent. With the main
camera, the image quality is usually
superb. However, if there’s ever tricky
lighting, the phone tends to brighten up
the image more than it needs to be. So,
I mostly had to adjust the exposure
lower. But for anything else, especially
daylight shots, the main camera remains
more than capable. Ultra wide shots are
decent at best. than 8 megapixel sensor.
We can only do so much anyway. [music]
Still, the quality is respectable enough
for casual social media uploads. As for
the telephoto shots, they look
surprisingly good. At three time zoom,
the details remain sharp, mainly thanks
to OIS support. It also covers nice
colors, and the dynamic range here is
quite good. Selfies are generally good.
However, even with the beautify options
turned off, there seems to be a filter
that smoons my face. The skin tones look
accurate for the most part, though.
Moving on to video capture, both the
rear and the front can shoot up to 4K at
30 frames per second. And just like with
the image quality, the video quality
also looks great. There’s minimal shake
even at 4K, at least for the rear
camera. And the overall look is above
average in my opinion. There are times
that focus tends to struggle, especially
when zoomed in, but the overall shooting
experience has been hassle-free.
Moving
on, let’s talk about performance.
Equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity
7400 and up to 8 GB of RAM, the phone
handles multitasking and gaming well.
Apps launch quickly and switching apps
is generally smooth. The 8 GB memory is
also good enough to keep multiple apps
running in the background without
causing any slowdowns. Checking out our
benchmark results, the phone managed to
pump out over 800,000 points in Antutu.
Then 3D Mark Wildlife, it has an average
frame rate of 23 FPS. Lighter games such
as Pokemon Unite ran smoothly at high
graphics settings with stable frame
rates even during clashes. For graphic
intensive games like Withering Waves,
however, this is where the mid-range
chipset shows its limits. Even at the
ultra performance preset, which is
already a lower graphic settings than
the default one, the [music] game still
struggled slightly with occasional frame
drops during intense moments. For casual
gameplay or less demanding games, it
does perform admirably and lowering
graphics can improve stability. Thermal
management is decent with the back
warming up slightly under extended
gaming sessions. Thankfully, it didn’t
go up to a point where it was alarmingly
hot. Software-wise, the Kon 50 Ultra
ships with Android 16 and Techno’s iOS
16 on top. The very first thing I
noticed is the refreshed UI. It’s almost
as if I’m holding an Apple device
because of how the app icons look. Even
some navigational UI elements look like
it’s inspired from Apple’s iOS 26. It’s
not that we’re complaining, though. It
still looks good in our opinion. That
said, there is bloatware present out of
the box. The phone comes preloaded with
several third-party apps and techno
services that I don’t use. While this
does make the initial setup feel a bit
cluttered, most of these apps can be
uninstalled or disabled anyway. So,
after spending some time removing the
stuff we don’t need, the UI becomes
cleaner and easier to manage. Going back
to the AI button here on the side, like
I said earlier, it’s a dedicated button
for Techno’s AI chatbot called Ella.
Ella offers several tools such as Ella
Voice, which is essentially its version
of Google Gemini. Ella briefing provides
text summaries and Ella Smart Touch
offers contextual assistance. Beyond
Ella, the phone also supports Android
features like circle to search. While Hi
OS isn’t the cleanest Android skin
available, it still offers a lot of
functionality and flexibility. In terms
of connectivity, the phone gets all the
essentials here. Dual SIM with 5G,
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and USB with
OTG support. There’s also an IR blaster
here, which is helpful for convenient
universal control for home appliances.
Battery wise, it packs a 6,500 mAh unit
paired with 45 watts of charging. The
bump in capacity shows in our video loop
test where the phone passed 18 hours
[music] and 13 minutes of playback.
Gaming does not drain the battery
excessively fast and with typical usage,
the phone can easily last a full day.
The supplied 45 watt charger refills the
battery relatively fast, taking about
over an hour. So, with everything that’s
said and done, what’s going to be our
verdict about the Technocon 50 Ultra?
Well, it’s certainly looking to be a
decent all-rounder that offers a nice
balance between overall performance,
multimedia experience, and capable
cameras. The Dimensity 7400 Ultra
chipset, while not being the fastest,
was still able to provide enough
processing power for important stuff
like gaming, productivity, and everyday
use. The multimedia experience is great,
and its flexible camera setup makes
mobile photography a tad [music] bit
easier to do. Sadly, as of making this
video, we don’t have the official
pricing yet for the Technocon 50 Ultra.
So, that’s kind of hard to say how this
unit will stack up against the
competition. But, if it’s going to be
priced similarly to last year’s K150
Premiere, which retailed for 21,999
pesos, then the Canon 50 Ultra would
become a very compelling option
considering the amount of camera
hardware you’d get at this price point.
Setting aside the price though, the Kon
50 Ultra is a good pickup, especially
for those looking for a phone that does
a ton of photography features without
spending a ton of money. But hey, what
about you? What do you think of the
Technoc [music] 50 Ultra? Will you get
us anytime soon? We’d love to hear it
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has been CJ and I’ll see you guys in the
next video. [music] Bye. See you later.
⚠️ This transcription is auto-generated from YouTube captions. Some text may not be 100% accurate.
Hey there, tech fam! CJ here, and we’ve got something special fresh out of the box. You know how we’re always on the hunt for that perfect mid-range daily driver. The one that doesn’t make you choose between a great camera, solid performance, and battery life that actually lasts through your endless TikTok scrolls and YouTube binges. Well, we just got our hands on the new TECNO CAMON 50 Ultra 5G, and let’s just say it’s making some pretty bold promises. We’ve been putting it through its paces, and the big question is: does this ‘Ultra’ phone deliver a truly balanced experience for Filipino users who practically live on their phones? From its surprisingly rugged build to that dedicated AI button, we’re diving deep in our latest video review. You won’t want to miss the real-world camera samples and how it handles our local heat during a gaming session.
What You’ll See in This Video
- We explore the unique design with its comfortable curved edges and extra layers of protection, including IP66, IP68, and IP69K ratings you don’t always see in this price range.
- Watch as we test the camera capabilities TECNO is known for, putting it through scenarios you’d actually encounter, from social media snaps to more detailed photography.
- We jump into real-world performance, checking how it handles extended gaming sessions, video streaming, and daily multitasking without breaking a sweat (or your budget).
- Get a close look at the dedicated Ella AI assistant button and how this unique feature integrates into the daily user experience.
Curious to see if the CAMON 50 Ultra 5G lives up to the hype and could be your next phone? Hit play on our full video review above for all the details, samples, and our final verdict!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TECNO CAMON 50 Ultra 5G available in the Philippines?
Yes. TECNO smartphones are officially available in the Philippines through various retailers and official stores.
What’s the price range for the CAMON 50 Ultra 5G?
Official Philippine pricing is usually announced at launch. For the most accurate and updated price, check out our full article on YugaTech or visit official TECNO channels.
How good is the water resistance with those IP ratings?
The IP66, IP68, and IP69K ratings are impressive for a mid-ranger. It offers strong protection against dust and powerful water jets, making it more durable against accidental spills and rain. It’s a great feature for our climate.
What is the Ella AI button for?
It’s a dedicated physical button to quickly activate TECNO’s AI assistant, Ella. This allows for fast voice commands for tasks like setting reminders, opening apps, or getting information without unlocking the phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What IP ratings does the TECNO CAMON 50 Ultra 5G have?
The TECNO CAMON 50 Ultra 5G carries IP66, IP68, and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance.
How does the phone feel during extended use?
The phone feels balanced and comfortable in the hand thanks to its subtle curved edges.
What type of users is the CAMON 50 Ultra 5G aimed at?
The phone is aimed at users who spend a lot of time scrolling social media, watching videos, doing mobile photography, or gaming.
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