The Tecno Spark series of smartphones are mid-range smartphones that are specifically designed to target young people, and so far it has worked. They are also noted for their sleek and elegant design and an inside that includes powerful and user-friendly software. The new Tecno spark 8 Series is another good addition to this line.
The Tecno Spark 8 is one of the entry-level models in the Tecno Spark 8 Series. It is priced below more expensive variants such as the Tecno Spark 8P and Spark 8 Pro. The Tecno Spark 8 has a 16MP dual AI camera, a 6.52-inch display, and a 5000 mAh Li-Po battery.
Tecno Spark 8 Overview
- 6.52 inches IPS LCD, 720 x 1600 pixels (~269 ppi density)
- Android 11 (Go edition), HIOS 7.6
- 2GB, 3GB, 4GB RAM
- 16 MP Dual Rear camera
- 8 MP Front Camera
- 32GB, 64GB Built-in Storage
- SUPER BOOST System Optimization
- Soplay Music MIxer
- rear-mounted Fingerprint Sensor
- 5000 mAh non-removable Li-Po Battery
Design and Display
This smartphone, like the rest of the Spark 8 Series, has an all-plastic back and sides with an all-glass front. It also has a front-facing notch for the selfie camera.
In the back, the two rear cameras, LED flash, and fingerprint sensor are mounted on a similar bulge on the top left, as seen on the Spark 8C and Spark 8P. The smartphone comes in three colours: turquoise cyan, Atlantic blue, and iris purple. The Tecno Spark 8 comes with a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
Camera
The back camera has 16 MP high pixel dual-camera 1.8 aperture lenses with a Quad-LED flash. Unfortunately, the detail of the second lens of this camera arrangement was not provided. The AI-powered camera has features such as the Bokeh effect for blurring out the backdrop, as well as Panoramic shooting, 1080p time-lapse photography, and HDR. The inexpensive Android phone, like other Spark 8 series members, has an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with a twin led flash.
Hardware and Software
The smartphone is powered by a Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 Octa-core processor and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU, making it an entry-level smartphone. The Tecno Spark 8 comes with 2GB, 3GB, or 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of internal storage.
The phone is powered by Android 11 (Go Edition) with HiOS 7.6. You get a simple UI and a smart Dark mode switch. A 5000 mAh battery is also included, providing long battery life. The smartphone may be used for a whole day without needing to be charged.
Tecno Spark 8 Price and Availability
The Smartphone is currently on the market, with a starting price of 64,200 Naira in Nigeria. In Ghana, the Tecno Spark 8 costs 655 GHS, 14,600 KES in Kenya, and 8,700 INR in India.
Tecno Spark 8 Full Specifictaion
DESIGN | |
| Dimension: | 164.8 x 76.1 x 9.2 mm |
| Weight: | - |
DISPLAY | |
| Size: | 6.52 inches |
| Type: | IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ) |
| Resolution: | 720 x 1600 pixels |
PLATFORM | |
| OS: | Android 11 (Go edition), HIOS 7.6 |
| Chipset: | Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) |
| CPU: | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU: | PowerVR GE8320 |
MEMORY | |
| Card slot: | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal: | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM eMMC 5.1 |
CAMERA | |
| Main Camera: | 16 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), AF Secondary unknown camera |
| Selfie Camera: | 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) |
NETWORK AND COMMUNICATION | |
| GPRS: | Yes |
| EDGE: | Yes |
| 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: | Yes |
| HSPA+: | Yes |
| 4G LTE: | Yes (up to 150 Mbps downloads) |
| WLAN: | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth : | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS: | Yes, with A-GPS |
| USB: | micro USB , USB On-The-Go |
BATTERY | |
| Capacity: | 5000mAh |
| Talk time : | 31.37h |
| Standby Time: | 29.44days |
OTHERS | |
| Colors: | Turquoise Cyan, Atlantic Blue, Iris Purple |
| Model Name: | |
| Security: | Fingerprint (rear-mounted) |
