A lot of smartphones were, and still are, launched in the last quarter of this year. Infinix Zero 8 and Tecno Camon 16 Premier are two such smartphones launched in Q3 of 2020. Infinix Zero 8 was launched on the 31st of August 2020, while the Tecno Camon 16 Premier made its debut on the 4th of September 2020. Both brands by Transsion have served the African population with cheap, very affordable smartphones that have won the heart of many.
The Infinix Zero 8 is an octa-core MediaTek Helio G90T processor-powered smartphone with a 6.85-inch touchscreen display. It runs the Android 10 OS, with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Also has 4500mAh battery. It is not so different from Tecno Camon 16 Premier, which also runs Android 10 OS; powered by octa-core MediaTek Helio G90T processor; 6.9-inches display; 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, with 4500mAh battery.
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The similarities are glaring in the basic specifications of both devices. Getting confused on which to purchase is possible if you are stuck with both options as a choice. Both brands are unique, but with similar specifications, who did it better? Taking a deeper look at other specifications might enlighten us as to which might have the edge.
Infinix Zero 8 vs. Tecno Camon 16 Premier specs comparison
| Specifications | Infinix Zero 8 | Tecno Camon 16 Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 27, 2020 | September 4, 2020. |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Display | 6.85-inches capacitive touch screen 1080 x 2460 pixels 90Hz refresh rate | 6.9-inches capacitive touch screen 1080 x 2460 pixels 90Hz refresh rate |
| Dimension | 168.7 x 76.1 x 9.1 mm | 170.6 X 77.2 X 9.1 mm |
| OS Chipset CPU GPU | Android 10 (XOS) MediaTek MT6785 Helio G90T 2.05 Hz Octa-core Processor Mali-G76 MC4 | Android 10 (HIOS 6.0) MediaTek MT6785 Helio G90T 2.05 Hz Octa-core Processor Mali-G76 MC4 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM, 128GB internal storage Expandable via microSD card | 8GB RAM, 128GB internal storage Expandable via microSD card |
| Camera | (Rear Camera )Quad – 64MP f/1.9 wide + 8MP f/2.3 ultrawide + 2MP f/2.4 video camera + 2MP f/2.4 depth With Panaroma, HDR, QUAD LED flash and 4K shoot. Front camera: Dual – 48MP f/2.2 wide + 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide. With HDR. | (Rear Camera )Quad – 64MP f/1.9 wide + 8MP f/2.3 ultrawide + 2MP f/2.4 video camera + 2MP f/2.4 depth With Panaroma, HDR, PENTA LED flash and 4K shoot. Front camera: Dual – 48MP f/2.2 wide + 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide. With Dual-LED flash and HDR. |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, fingerprint, gyro. | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, fingerprint. |
| WI-FI, BLUETOOTH, GPS, USB-C, Radio | YES | YES |
| Battery | Li-Po 4500mAh 33W fast charging | Li-Po 4500mAh 33W fast charging |
| Colour options | Green Diamond, Silver Diamond, Black Diamond | Glacial Silver |
| Price | $248 USD | $271 USD |
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The differences between the Infinix Zero 8 and the Tecno Camon 16 Premier are of very little significant value. The Infinix Zero 8 has more colour options, a gyro sensor, and a very unnoticeable display size difference of 0.05 inches.
The Tecno Camon 16 Premier is also more expensive than the Zero 8. So if you’re considering purchasing either of the phones, the decision should be based on overall phone design or preferred brand-because both the Camon 16 Premier and the Zero 8 have the same technical specifications.
