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Tecno Spark 8P

Tecno Spark 8P
$149.00
Brand: Tecno
Category: Phones
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  • Display: 6.6-inches HD+ screen
  • Camera: 50MP Triple camera / 8 MP front
  • Memory: 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM
  • Platform: Helio G70 CPU / Android 11

Our Rating

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8.5
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 9 / 10
  • Camera Quality 9 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 10 / 10

Overview

The Tecno Spark 8P is the direct successor to the Spark 7P announced earlier, offering both upgraded and downgraded specs here and there. For example, the screen is now more compact at 6.6-inches, and the display resolution is now 1080 x 2408 pixels, but the 90Hz refresh rating on the older model is now removed.

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One of the most interesting feature of the Spark 8P, is the presence of a 50-megapixel AI main camera. The sensor is paired with 2-megapixel portrait lens and a third AI depth sensor along with four LED flashes. For selfie, the model is offering a single 8-megapixel main lens on the front.

Spark 8P camera specs

As for the hardware department, the Spark 8P has two different CPUs; Helio G70 for the main (Asian version, KG7), and Helio G35 for the African version (KG7h). Both versions are given 4GB RAM with either 64/128 Gigs of internal storage, and both has option for the inclusion of external SD-card.

Tecno Spark 8p colors

The model is available in Turquoise Cyan, Atlantic Blue, Iris Purple and Cocoa Gold. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, support dual Nano-SIM with 4G LTE network on both SIMs, offer 5000mAh battery, and runs Google Android 11 with HiOS 7.6 out of the box. The table below contains the full specs of Tecno Spark 8P.

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Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2
3G Network Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network Bands LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500)
5G Network Bands Does not support 5G network
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps

LAUNCH

Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries Tecno Spark 8P
Announced 2021, October 11th
Status Available. Released 2021, October

BODY

Dimensions 164.5 x 76 x 8.8 mm
Weight ---
Build <strong>Build</strong> refers to the built quality of the device Glass front,
- Plastic back
- Plastic frame
SIM <strong>SIM</strong> (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type <strong>Display Technology => </strong> A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.6 inches, 108.7 cm2 (~84.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~387 PPI density)
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PLATFORM

Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 11
- HiOS v7.6
Chipset <strong>Chipset</strong> is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Asian Model (KG7): = Mediatek Helio G70 (12 nm).
- African Model (KG7h): MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm).
CPU <strong>CPU</strong> (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Asian Model (KG7): = Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55).
- African Model (KG7h): Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53).
GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Asian Model (KG7): = Mali-G52 2EEMC2.
- African Model (KG7h) = PowerVR GE8320 GPU.

MEMORY

RAM + ROM <strong>RAM</strong> (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. 4 GB
Card Slot <strong>Memory Card Slot</strong> is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot)

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Triple Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) Main: 50 MP, f/1.6, PDAF
Depth: 2MP, F/2.4
Depth: QVGA AI lens
Camera Features Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
5-element lens
Video Resolution [email protected]

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 8-megapixel
Camera Features FaceID,
HDR,
6-level AI face Beauty
Video Resolution [email protected]
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SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes, with dual Dirac speakers
Speaker Location Chin, below display
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack
Sound Enhancements Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
- Dual Speakers
- Dirac sound

CONNECTIVITY

USB microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth <strong>Bluetooth</strong> is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
NFC <strong>NFC</strong> (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
GPS <strong>GPS</strong> The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
FM Radio Yes, FM Radio

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors <strong>Sensors</strong> are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Colors Turquoise Cyan, Atlantic Blue, Iris Purple and Cocoa Gold
Java Support <strong>Java</strong> for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications. No
Box Contents What is in the box, What is the box content, What accessories is in the box - Spark 8P
- Charging Brick
- USB cable
- User Manual
- Protective Cover

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User Reviews and Opinions

9 COMMENTS

    • I bought the phone because I was expecting mediatek G70 …didn’t know African version is mediatek GET chipset…. anyways it’s a lovely device …

  7. I bought the phone because I was expecting mediatek G70… didn’t know African version is mediatek G35…chipset… anyways it’s a lovely device….

  8. I am having issues with the video recording. It always shows temperature too hot and after that you can video record again. I’m feeling disappointed because I bought the phone strictly for video recordiing

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