Tecno Pop 8

Tecno Pop 8

The Tecno Pop 8 price in Kenya is 11,5500 shillings. It has a 6.6-inch display with an IPS LCD HD+ resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels. The Tecno Pop 8 features an Octa-core Unisoc T606 (12 nm) processor with 64GB 3GB RAM / 64GB 4GB RAM / 128GB 4GB RAM of storage. For more storage, it has a microSD card slot. The Pop 8 packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging and runs on Android 13 (Go edition). The display notch houses an 8-megapixel selfie camera. There is an LED flash on the device’s top bezel for snapping brighter selfies in dim-light conditions. Its back panel has a 13MP + 0.08MP primary camera with dual-LED flash. The Tecno Pop 8 comes in Mystery White, Alpenglow Gold, Magic Skin, and Gravity Black. Buy it in Kenya today at Phone Yard Kenya

Tecno Pop 8 Price And Technical Specifications

General Body Build

The handset measures 163.7 x 75.6 x 8.6 mm. The Square Shape 2.0 of Pop 7 is a breakthrough in the phone’s unibody design.  The 8.6 mm thickness is impressive on a budget phone, slimmer than 8.9mm on Pop 7. Prep for a posh texture and design overhaul! The slim body comes in two styles: Rainbow Ring for a pop of color burst And Magic Skin 2.0 for a luxury sensation that feels like premium leather – crafted from 100% Hazard-free high-polymer silicone! Tecno Pop 8 comes in Trendy Colours. The fashionable bright colors of the Pop 7 series have captured the latest color trends. The colors available on the Pop 7 model are:

• Mystery White
• Alpenglow Gold,
• Magic Skin
• Gravity Black

The body and frame are made of plastic, while the front is made of glass. The handset needs to be waterproof and have a display protector. At least it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Display

Enjoy chatting, playing games, and watching movies on the large and bright 6.6-inch IPS LCD on the Tecno Pop 8. With the big screen, enjoy a visual world of delight. The screen provides an average visual experience, and AI brightness dimming and eye protection mode also help minimize eye fatigue. 720 x 1612 pixels resolution and 480 nits peak brightness are enough for the required functionalities.

Self-developed Dynamic Port

Welcome aboard TECNO’s ingenious Dynamic Port, seamlessly integrated into the screen display. Intuitive UI brings efficient notifications – Stay in the know without frequent unlocking, checking, or app switching. Traditional mode is also available for your flexibility.

Camera Specifications

Main Camera.

The primary camera comprises a dual camera set-up made up of the following:

• 13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1.12µm, AF primary camera
• 08 MP (auxiliary lens) supporting lens

Dual Flash Selfie Camera

Dusk to dawn, in or out, the selfie master on the front is always here to deliver! 8MP camera for sharp clarity, with light-sensitive pixel, dual flash, and screen fill light for your radiant glow. Plus, battle-tested beauty enhancements for every skin tone! Step into the spotlight and let your inner star shine doubly.

13MP HDR Portrait Camera

Super-Wide aperture + Super-Large pixel unit. Let the SUPER DUO on the back supercharge your portraits in all lighting. Undimmed even in the backlight! HDR merges frames for clarity to outshine, while background blur crafts a stage for you to star. Capture beauty whenever, wherever.

AR Shot

Express your vibrant self with playful cartoon avatars, lively backgrounds, and various AR elements.
Stand out and steal the show!

Platform And Processing Capacity

Tecno Pop 8 runs on Android 13 (Go edition). You are assured of above-average performance with the Pop 8, powered by a Unisoc T606 (12 nm) chipset, Octa-core (2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU, and Mali-G57 MP1. Enjoy upgraded applications and Tecno’s friendly UI when you switch on and use the device. You will undoubtedly enjoy multi-tasking, playing low-setting games, and consuming multimedia on your device.

64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, and 128GB 4GB RAM inbuilt memory space are sufficient, besides the MicroSDXC, which gives you options for additional memory for your applications and media content. Download music and videos, and save photos without worrying about storage. 1GB RAM expansion by default and up to 2GB RAM Extended RAM 2.0 allows up to 2GB of storage memory to be used as RAM to keep the phone running smoothly and fast.

Communication, Sensors, and Connectivity

Tecno Pop 8 is a 4 G-enabled smartphone.

It supports 4G Bands and utilizes HSPA, LTE network speeds.

The handset supports Bluetooth pairing, GPS, OTG (MicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go), FM Radio with a 3.5mm Jack, and WLAN (Wi-Fi, Hotspot).

Several sensors are installed on the device. They include Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, and proximity.

Battery

Powering the handset is a massive 5000mAh non-removable lithium battery. Enjoy a visual world of delight with long-lasting battery life so you can use your phone without worrying about low battery. It has a 10W fast charger, making it convenient to recharge the device quickly and avoid low-power disappointments.

Three battery modes come along with the phone to help you manage the power, depending on your situation and preferences. The modes are:

• Long battery life
• Super power saving
• Smart power saving mode.

Pros And Cons of Tecno Pop 8

Pros

• 5mm Jack
• Supports FM Radio
• Side-mounted Fingerprint scanner
• MicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go Support
• Massive battery
• Supports fast charging
• Stereo dual speaker sound by DTS 400% Big Volume
• Extendable RAM
• Supports additional memory, up to 1TB
• 90Hz refresh rate
• Very affordable.

Cons

• Not good for high-end gaming
• Not suitable for multitasking
• No display glass protection
• Low camera resolution set-up
• Low display resolution.

Verdict

Tecno 8 is a cost-effective entry smartphone. You will find value for that price when using it for essential communications, browsing the internet, and entertainment. The RAM and sufficient ROM, but the display quality could be a bit higher; hence, expect less enjoyment than 1080p displays on other handsets.