Tecno Spark 8 is one of the base model of the Tecno Spark 8 Series. It sits below more premium models like the Tecno Spark 8P and Spark 8 Pro. The Tecno Spark 8 features a 16MP dual AI camera, a 6.52-inch display, and a 5000 mAh Li-Po battery.
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Tecno Spark 8 Key Specs & Features
- 6.52 inches IPS LCD, 720 x 1600 pixels (~269 ppi density), ~81.8% screen-to-body ratio
- 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
- rear-mounted Fingerprint Sensor
- 5000 mAh non-removable Li-Po Battery
Design and Display
Like the rest of the Spark 8 Series, this smartphones features an all plastic back and sides with an all glass front. It also features a notch in the front for the selfie camera.
In the back, you see a similar bump on the top left on which the two rear cameras, LED flash, and fingerprint sensor are mounted like on the Spark 8C and Spark 8T. The smartphone is available in three colours Turquoise Cyan, Atlantic Blue, Iris Purple.
Tecno Spark 8 features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD Display with HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, and 480 nits brightness.
The Camera
Tecno Spark 8 offers two cameras on the back. You get a 16 megapixels camera and another camera whose sensor details is not provided. The camera is AI powered to delivers decent photography and videos.
The camera supports features like Bokeh effect for blurring out the background as well as Panoramic shooting, 1080p time lapse photography, and HDR. Like other members of the Spark 8 series, the affordable android phone features an 8 megapixels camera.
Hardware and Software
Tecno Spark 8 packs a octa-core Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 chipset. The smartphone features 2GB, 3GB, or 4GB RAM with 32Gb or 64GB built-in storage.
Tecno Spark 8 runs on Android 11 (Go Edition) with HiOS 7.6 interface. You get a clean UI design and smart switch to Dark mode. You also get 5000 mAh battery, which offers a solid battery life. The smartphone can offer a full day use without needing to charge.
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Connectivity
The android phone packs dual-SIM with 4G LTE support. You also get microUSB (USB 2.0) with Bluetooth. Wi-Fi is also supported.
Tecno Spark 8 Price and Availability
Tecno Spark 8 price in Nigeria starts at around 63,500 Naira. The Spark 8 costs around 655 GHS in Ghana, 15,000 KES in Kenya, 8,700 INR in India.
The affordable android phone was announced on September 3, 2021, and was available for purchase from September 3, 2021.
Tecno Spark 8 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Tecno Spark 8:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11 (Go Edition), HIOS 7.6
- Processor: Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
- GPU: PowerVR GE8320
- Memory: 2GB, 3GB, 4GB RAM
- Colours: Turquoise Cyan, Atlantic Blue, Iris Purple
- Dimension: 164.8 x76.1 x 9.2 mm
- Weight: 200 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM
Display
- Display: 6.52 inches IPS LCD, 720 x 1600 pixels (~269 ppi density), ~81.8% screen-to-body ratio
- Screen Protection: Yes (Glass)
- Foldable Display: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 16 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), AutoFocus + Secondary unknown Camera
- Rear Camera Features: Dual-LED Flash, 120 fps
- Front Camera: 8 MP Camera, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB, 64GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: –
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, 42.2 Mbps (download), 5.76 Mbps (upload)
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, 150 Mbps (download), 50 Mbps (upload)
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Yes
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes, DTS Stereo Sound Effect
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: –
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: –
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (rear-mounted)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Stylus Pen: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: –
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 5000 mAh non-removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
