Modern smartphones have become the ultimate Swiss knife, from banking on the go and multitasking effortlessly to capturing every little moment in high def or enjoying movies in an immersive manner. Thus, the onus is upon smartphone makers to offer devices that offer it all — powerful cameras, efficient processors, capacious RAM, and a strong battery, all packed inside a stylish design.
Brands like Tecno and Realme have quickly realised this — the newly-launched Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G and Realme 11 Pro 5G are a testament to the same. The former comes with an India-first Dimensity 8050 SoC, 64MP triple cameras, and a stunning geometrical design. On the other hand, Realme’s latest features a 100MP camera, Dimensity 7050, and a Matteo Menotto design.
Now if you need clarification about which one deserves the share of your wallet, you are at the right place. TLDR; we believe that the Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G is a clear choice. But if you want more details, read on to see how the Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G fares against the Realme 11 Pro 5G.
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Capture Every Moment in HD with 64MP Triple Cameras
The Tecno Camon series is known for offering high-specced smartphones with powerful AI-driven camera setups. The latest in the series — the Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G — takes that a notch above. The phone features triple cameras led by a 64GB RGBW (G+P) primary shooter with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) support. A 2MP macro and 2MP bokeh lens accompany it. A quad-LED ring flash promises ample lighting even in dim environments.
The 100MP OmniVision 1/1.8″ OIS sensor backed by a 2MP portrait camera on the Realme 11 Pro 5G sounds superior on paper. However, the file size of images and videos shot on Realme 11 Pro 5G is expected to be large and could occupy a good chunk of the onboard storage.
In contrast, the 64MP primary camera on Camon 20 Pro 5G is an RGBW sensor with a 5P + 1G lens. The RGBW sensor replaces the green with a white in the conventional RGGB pixel, while the G+P lens is a high-grade 6-layer crystal glass lens. The combination improves the light intake by up to 200%, resulting in a brighter output. Rest assured; pictures clicked with the Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G will preserve all details of your favourite life moments.
The Camon 20 Pro 5G can also click stellar selfies and group selfies with its 32MP AI front camera. Thanks to the micro-slit dual flash, the output will come out clear and detailed, no matter the time of day. The Realme 11 Pro 5G has a 16MP selfie camera without the selfie flash. In a nutshell, if you like documenting special moments in your life, the Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G will serve you better in every situation.
If your phone’s performance isn’t up to mark, it’ll result in a jarring experience that you must put up with daily.
Tecno has handled this aspect as the Camon 20 Pro 5G draws power from the MediaTek Dimensity 8050 chipset. It’s India’s first phone with the flagship-grade SoC, which is evident by its AnTuTu score of 6,87,000 too. The 6nm octa-core processor has a cluster of four powerful Cortex A78 cores and four efficient Cortex-A55 cores, offering an excellent balance between battery efficiency and power.
The Realme 11 Pro 5G is equipped with the Dimensity 7050 SoC, which scored 5,50,000 on the AnTuTu benchmark. This is also a 6nm octa-core chipset with a cluster of two powerful Cortex A78 cores and six efficient Cortex-A55 cores.
If you want a smartphone that offers a buttery smooth user experience while still firing on all cylinders, the MediaTek Dimensity 8050 SoC-powered Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G is a logical pick.
A Design That Gets Everyone’s Attention
The Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G has stunning aesthetics, which the brand calls Camon Puzzle Deconstructionist Design. It comes in Dark Welkin and Serenity Blue colours. The textured polygon design on the back features a unique polygonic diamond-shaped camera island. Moreover, the smartphone is just 7.8mm thin, making it quite ergonomic. The design stands out from the crowd, so it’s no wonder it received the Gold Award at the prestigious Muse Design Award 2023.
Compared to that, the Realme 11 Pro 5G features a design which has already been done to death by many phones. There’s a massive circular camera island on the back panel, which isn’t unique either.
Coming to the front, the Realme 11 Pro 5G and Camon 20 Pro 5G have a 120Hz AMOLED display measuring 6.7 and 6.67 inches, respectively. The display on the Realme offering is a curved panel, which is prone to mistouch and damage. The flat display on Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G lacks these issues while still delivering gorgeous visuals.
Once again, in the design and display department, you’d agree that the Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G edges ahead of the Realme 11 Pro 5G.
Future-Proof With Assured Early Android 14 Update
One major grievance Indian users have with phone makers is the delay in rolling out the latest Android updates. However, that won’t be the case for Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G since the company has listed the Tecno Camon 20 series in its eligible devices list for Android 14 Beta. In contrast, Realme 11 Pro 5G is not an Android 14 Beta-eligible device, and there’s no word on when it will get the next update. Hence, the Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G is the best choice for those who want timely Android updates.
A Price Tag That Doesn’t Make You Think Twice
The Realme 11 Pro 5G is available in 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB variants, priced at Rs 23,999 and Rs 24,999, respectively. On the other hand, the Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G comes with similar specifications at an attractive price tag that’s a good Rs 4,000 lesser for the base model. This proves that you don’t have to compromise on specifications and don’t need to break the bank either.
The base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant of the Camon 20 Pro 5G can be purchased for Rs 19,999. The top-end 8GB + 256GB variant is Rs 2,000 less than the Realme 11 Pro 5G at Rs 21,999. Now that’s a steal deal, isn’t it?
Bottomline
It’s apparent that the Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G is among the best smartphone that money can buy under Rs 20,000 in India. From a better processor and powerful cameras to the latest Android 14 beta compatibility and head-turning aesthetics at an aggressive price tag, the Camon 20 Pro 5G is a much better pick. To sum up, if you are looking for a future-proof, all-rounder smartphone, Tecno Camon 20 Pro 5G has the upper hand compared to the Realme 11 Pro 5G.
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