The Tecno Pop 5 is an entry-level smartphone and also the direct successor of the Pop 4 device. The smartphone comes in a nice body design and also falls under $90. In this post, we will be looking at the Tecno Pop 5 full specification, price, and availability.
Where to Buy Tecno Pop 5
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Tecno Pop 5 Key Specs & Features
- 6.1 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~272 ppi)
- Android 10 (Go Edition)
- Quad-core Spreadtrum SC7721E
- 1GB RAM
- 16GB Built-in Storage, up to 32GB Memory Card
- 5 MP + 0.3 MP Dual Rear Cameras
- 5 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Scanner
- 3G Network Support
- 4000 mAh Non-Removable Li-ion Battery
Design and Display
The Tecno Pop 5 has a nice body design that is built and wrapped with premium plastic. This Tecno handset packs a compact body that is pocket-friendly just like the Pop 4.
The android phone has a rear-mounted fingerprint reader on the back with a combo camera and an LED flash. It arrives in multiple color shades.
On the front, it has a dewdrop notch overhead that comes with a display size of 6.1-inch HD+ that provides 720 x 1560 pixels resolutions.
Cameras
The rear cameras on the Pop 5 include a 5 MP main shooter plus 0.3 MP and an LED flash. The front area has a single front camera of 5 MP for selfies and video calls.
The Pop 5 camera is paired with an LED flash for brighter photos under a dim light environment. The camera can record 720p videos.
Hardware and Software
On the specification, the Tecno Pop 5 is powered by a Spreadtrum SC7731E chipset that has a quad-core processor clocking at a speed of 1.3GHz.
There is an ARM Mali Mali-400MP2 MP1, accompanied with 1GB of RAM and an inbuilt memory of 16GB expandable up to 64 GB via microSD card. Booting the phone is Android 10 based on Go Edition.
Battery and Network
The Tecno Pop 5 has a non-removable battery of 4000 mAh. It lacks fast charging but comes with a Face ID as an added security feature.
It has dual SIMs with 3G internet support for browsing. If you want 4G support, go for the Tecno Pop 5 Pro, Pop 5P, or Pop 5 LTE. It also features other regulars like FM radio, GPS, Bluetooth, and Micro USB 2.0.
Tecno Pop 5 Price and Availability
Tecno Pop 5 price in Nigeria starts at around 43,500 Naira (around $80). The Pop 5 costs around 680 Ghs in Ghana and 11,150 Ksh in Kenya. You can order it in Obsidian Black, Cosmic Glow, and Ice Blue colors.
Compare Prices
If you are looking for a more affordable model in the Tecno Pop Series, consider the Tecno Pop 5 Go.
Tecno Pop 5 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Tecno Pop 5:
General Features
- Platform: Android 10 (Go Edition)
- Processor: Spreadtrum SC7721E, Quad-core CPU (4×1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)
- GPU: Mali-400MP2
- Memory: 1GB or 2GB RAM
- Colours: Obsidian Black, Cosmic Glow and Ice Blue
- Dimension: 157.7 x 75.7 x 9.6 mm
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.1 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~272 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 5 MP + 0.3 MP Dual Camera, 720p@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: LED Flash, Autofocus
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB or 32GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 32GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 40(2300)
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Micro USB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: No
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
