Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Tecno Camon 40 original?
Copies of the Camon 40 look right and even say Camon 40 in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 7 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- Be the first to check one here
Real Camon 40 vs a copy
| A real Camon 40 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓TECNO CM5 | ✕A different code, or "CAMON 40" typed in its place |
| Processor | ✓Helio G100 Ultimate | ✕A cheaper processor, whatever Settings names |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G57 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓8 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓15 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓What Settings shows matches what fits | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
The Camon 40's figures come from its launch specs and are confirmed as genuine ones are checked here.
Check one in 20 seconds
- Open the site on the phone you're buying. Type ogphonechecker.com into its browser, or scan our code with its camera.
- Tap "Check this phone". Keep the screen on while it reads the hardware.
- Read the verdict. Original, or exactly what doesn't match a real Camon 40. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Camon 40 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 15 and up
A Camon 40 showing Android older than 15 isn't what it says.
Camon 40 or Camon 40 5G?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Camon 40 | Camon 40 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | TECNO CM5 | TECNO CM7 |
| Processor | Helio G100 Ultimate | – |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G57 | Mali-G615 or Mali-G57 |
| RAM | 8 GB+ | 8 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 15 | Android 15 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Camon 40?
A real Tecno Camon 40 reports TECNO CM5. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
What processor does the Camon 40 have?
The Tecno Camon 40 runs on the Helio G100 Ultimate. A copy usually has a much cheaper chip inside, whatever Settings says. Phone Checker reads the graphics chip, which is part of the processor, so it tells them apart.
How much RAM does the Camon 40 have?
At least 8 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Camon 40 run?
It came with Android 15. A version older than 15 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Camon 40 is original?
Open ogphonechecker.com on the phone itself and tap Check this phone. In about 20 seconds it compares the model code, graphics chip, RAM and screen with a real Camon 40, for free.