Tecno Spark 8T looks very similar to Spark 8C, but is a more premium device. The affordable android phone features a 6.6-inch display and a 50MP AI dual camera. Tecno Spark 8T also offers a good battery stamina with a 5000 mAh battery built- in.
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Tecno Spark 8T Key Specs and Features
- 6.6 inches IPS LCD 104.9 cm2, 1080 x 2408 pixels (~400 ppi density), (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio), 20:9 ratio
- Android 11, HIOS 7.6
- 4GB RAM
- MediaTek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm) Octa-core Processor
- 50 MP + QVGA AI Dual Rear Camera
- 8 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Sensor (rear-mounted)
- Nano-SIM, Dual-SIM
- 4G LTE
- 5000 mAh Li-Po non-removable Battery
Design and Display
The body is all plastic with the front covered in glass. You can buy the smartphone in four colours: Atlantic Blue, Turquoise Cyan, Iris Purple, Cocoa Gold.
Like in the 8C, you have a bump housing two cameras on the back with the LED flash and fingerprint sensor. In the front, there is a Dot-Notch for the selfie camera.
Tecno Spark 8T features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD Display that offers 1080 x 2408 pixels resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. This is a good quality display that promises superb viewing experience when watching movies and browsing the web.
The Camera
Tecno Spark 8T sports an impressive 50 megapixels AI dual camera. The camera steup consists of a 50MP sensor and a QVGA sensor.
The camera supports features like Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF), Bokeh effect for blurring out the background as well as Panoramic shooting and HDR. You can record full HD videos with the camera.
This Tecno smartphone packs an 8 megapixels camera in the front, which is similar to the front camera in all the Tecno Spark 8 series like the Tecno Spark 8, Spark 8 Pro, and Spark 8P.
Hardware and Software
Tecno Spark 8T is powered by the MediaTek MT6765G Helio G35. The octa-core processor offers two clusters consisting of a quad-core Cortex-A53 clocked at 2.3GHz and a quad-core Cortex-A53 clocked at 1.8GHz.
The android phone is loaded with 4GB RAM built-in. However, like the Spark 8C, it offers the Memory Fusion feature which can expand memory capacity by up to 3GB giving you 7GB. Note the physical RAM remains the same but Memory Fusion doubles your virtual RAM to create a more smooth experience. Also note that this may require an OTA update.
The affordable android phone features 64GB built-in storage with support for memory cards. You also get 5000 mAh battery, which offers a solid battery life. You can be sure of a full day use without needing to charge.
Tecno Spark 8T runs on Android 11 out of the box. It comes loaded with HiOS 7.6 interface with a clean design and smart switch to Dark mode.
Connectivity
The smartphone packs dual-SIM with 4G LTE support. You also get microUSB (USB 2.0) with Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC. Wi-Fi is also supported.
Tecno Spark 8T Price and Availability
Tecno Spark 8T price in India starts at around 9,299 INR. The Tecno Spark 8T costs around 655 GHS in Ghana, 14,600 KES in Kenya, and 70,000 Naira in Nigeria.
The 4G phone was announced on December 15, 2021, and was launched same day at stores.
Tecno Spark 8T Specs
Here are a few specs of the Tecno Spark 8T:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11, HIOS 7.6
- Processor: MediaTek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm) Octa-core Processor (2.3 GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 and 1.8 GHz quad-core Cortex-A53)
- GPU: PowerVR GE8320
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Atlantic Blue, Turquoise Cyan, Iris Purple, Cocoa Gold
- Dimension: 164.3 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM
Display
- Display: 6.6 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2408 pixels (~400 ppi density), (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio), 20:9 aspect ratio
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), PDAF + QVGA AI Camera
- Rear Camera Features: Dual-LED Flash, 1080p@30fps, 120fps Slow Motion
- Front Camera: 8 MP Camera, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 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: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, 150 Mbps (download), 50 Mbps (upload)
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Yes
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 5.0
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: Yes,
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: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 5000 mAh Li-Po Non-Removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
