Top smartphone brands like Infinix and Tecno have always made their dominance in the African market known for a while with the smartphones they usually release.
These brands top the list of must-haves for smartphones in most Nigerian houses.
Today, we will compare two of their latest devices: the Tecno Camon 15 Air and the Infinix Note 7 Lite.
The Tecno Camon series is the Camera flagship of the Transsion-owned brand Tecno Mobile. This series usually packs cameras that bring good photography to life in smartphones.
The Camon 15 Air was first launched in India in February, and the Nigerian version was announced in March.
The Infinix Note, on the other hand, has been the top-of-the-line smartphone for Infinix Mobility. Also a Transsion-owned company, the Note series contains almost the best of everything Infinix has to offer. This is the first time the Note series is getting a Lite version.
The Infinix Lite series was created to compete with the Tecno Air series for more market share. The Infinix Note 7 Lite was listed in April 2020.
Here are the similarities and differences between both phones and how they may outperform each other.
Specifications Summary
| OS | Android 10.0 Q | Android 10.0 Q |
| Display | 6.6 inch Dot In Display | 6.6 inch Infinity O Display |
| Camera | 48 MP main + 2MP 115° ultra-wide-angle lens + 2MP camera for macro, +Ultra Night Lens supported by DSP chip rear, 8 MP selfie | 48 MP main + 2MP 115° ultra-wide-angle lens + 2MP camera for macro, +Ultra Night Lens supported by DSP chip rear, 8 MP selfie |
| RAM | 3 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB Expandable to 256 GB | 128 GB Expandable to 2 TB |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22, Octa Core, 2 GHz | MediaTek Helio P22, Octa Core, 2 GHz |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Security | Face ID and Fingerprint ID | Face ID and Fingerprint ID |
Tecno Camon 15 Air Vs Infinix Note 7 Lite: Design and Display
In terms of design, it may be that both phones shared the same templates with minor changes. The Tecno Camon 15 Air features a 6.6-inch display panel with a hole punch at the top left for the selfie camera. The top frame holds a speaker and dual LED flash.
The phone has a thin chin, making it almost bezel-less. The back houses a quad camera setup and quad-LED flash. The fingerprint sensor is in its usual position.
The Infinix Note 7 Lite is almost the same. The phone also has a 6.6-inch display panel. The camera placements and rear camera setup are the same as those on the Camon 15 Air. The only differences are the lack of a front-facing LED flash and the fingerprint being moved to the side (side-mounted).
The displays of both phones are also the same: 720p x 1600p, IPS LCD, 20:9 aspect ratio. In terms of design, there isn’t much to separate them.
Camera Specifications
The camera specifications of both devices are also pretty much the same. It seems like Transsion didn’t want to spend much this time. Both devices have an 8MP selfie camera, and the rear camera specifications are 48MP + 2MP + 2MP + QVGA.
The Indian version of the Camon 15 Air would have defeated the Infinix Note 7 Lite since its selfie camera is 16MP. But since we will mostly get local content, the battle in this field ends in a draw.
When the device comes out, we will test it fully, though I am positive the Camon 15 Air will come out on top due to its camera software.
Tecno Camon 15 Air Vs Infinix Note 7 Lite: Hardware Specifications
Most battles are won in the hardware specifications. The Camon 15 Air returns with the 2.0GHz Helio P22 chip, which is also used in the Infinix Note 7 Lite.
The Infinix Note 7 did prevail in the memory department, though. The Infinix smartphone has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage space, compared to the 3GB of RAM and 64GB storage available on the Tecno device.
Software, Battery
Both devices run Android 10 under their skin. There is a 5000 mAh battery available on both devices. There aren’t many differences.
PS: This comparison should not be used as a buying guide when shopping for new phones. Please only use it to supplement your knowledge when making your choice.
