With a name that reminds you of an Intel processor, the Tecno i3 (the ‘i’ probably stands for India, the target market of the device) is an affordable smartphone that promises decent value for money. Tecno i3 offers 2GB RAM, a quad-core processor, an HD display, LTE (VoLTE), and a high capacity battery.
Where to Buy Tecno i3
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Tecno i3 Key Specs & Features
- 5-inch Touch Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294ppi)
- 1.3GHz quad-core CPU with 2GB RAM
- Android 7.0 (Nougat)
- 16GB Storage with support up to 32GB memory card
- 8MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
- Front and Rear Flash
- Fingerprint Sensor (Front)
- 4G LTE Data
- 3050 mAh Battery
Build and screen
The quality of the phone’s construction is just about what you will expect for the price. Tecno i3 parades a somewhat slim profile at 7.9 mm. You can have it in elegant champagne gold finish, amongst other options.
The 5-inch display uses an IPS display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. Wide angle viewing should be impressive – well, for the price.
Camera and Storage
Tecno i3 packs in 8 megapixel sensors both on the front and back. It promises impressive images in low-light conditions, with the rear camera said to offer quad LED flash. You also get LED flash for selfie shots.
Inbuilt storage of 16 GB looks enough to suffice for some users. There is a dedicated microSD card slot for expansion in case you are not one of such.
Performance and OS
A quad-core MediaTek MT6737 processor is onboard to get things running on the Tecno i3. This clocks in at 1.3 GHz. The 64-bit CPU is paired with 2 GB of RAM, so you may expect decent performance. Tecno i3 boots Android 7.0 (Nougat) operating system, which is the best you can ask for.
Other Specs and Features
This one looks to offer impressive battery runtime, with a 3,050mAh unit under the hood. The dual SIM Tecno i3 supports 4G LTE with Voice over LTE (VoLTE) feature. This promises theoretical download speeds of up to 300 Mbps.
Connectivity features also include Bluetooth 4.2 with A2DP and LE, MicroUSB 2.0, and USB On-the-Go (OTG). There is also Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with Wi-Fi Direct and hotspot functionality. For location needs, the Tecno i3 offers GLONASS and BDS, in addition to GPS with Assisted GPS.
Pricing and availability
The Tecno i3 is targeted at the Indian market and is expected at a price of 7,999 INR. Tecno i3 is not yet available in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. When available, you can buy the affordable smartphone at leading online stores in Nigeria and Kenya. Tecno i3 Price in Nigeria ranges from 40,000 Naira to 55,000 Naira depending on your location in the country. Price in Kenya starts at around KSh 10,499.
Tecno i3 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Tecno i3 Smartphone:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
- Processor: 1.3GHz quad-core Processor
- GPU: –
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Colours: Glacier Gray, Champagne Gold
- Dimension: 142.75 x 70.5 x 7.9 mm
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Micro-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM, Dual Standby
Display
- Display: 5.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (293ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8 MP Camera, HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: Quad-LED Flash, Autofocus
- Front Camera: 8 MP Camera, LED Flash & Screen Flash
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB Storage
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 32GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 900 / 1800 MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: 2100MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes (VoLTE)
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: –
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Front)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: No
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
- Voice Control: No
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: No
- Wireless Charging: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: No (download at store)
- Video Editor: No (download at store)
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No (download at store)
Battery
- Battery: 3050 mAh Li-ion Battery
- Standby Time: –
- Use Time: up to 72 hours (average)
